Not That I can really comment on Panteras in particular, but cars in general.
If the paint is old and shows signs of rust, then usually that is ALL it has, and is more honest, yet the truth can sometimes hurts.
Where if the paint is NEW , and 'rust free' you have no idea what is really under there, untill it all comes back in 6 months.then it will kill you !From what I can tell they all rust,'cope with it' at least if you know what it has you can sort it out properly, not a quick fix and splash of paint to sell.
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