Reply to "Barn Pantera worth?"

You say you want to restore this car to a $30-35K level, which as Cuvee says gives you quite a lot of Pantera on the open market at the moment.

In my humble opinion this car needs a complete and total tear down and reassembly. That is the only way you are going to be sure to get a roadworthy Pantera at the end of you quest. The pictures paint a sad story of neglect and don't tell what's underneath, but I see a lot of rust issues lurking in there, especially after being locked up in MA for 25 yrs. The brakes will be shot as will many other parts. All bushings and hoses should be automatically replaced.

The question I would ask is do you truly want a project Pantera for what it is? i.e. a hobby with the satisfaction of rebuilding a piece of history. Do you have the inclination, time, patience and space to rebuild this car? If the answers above are all a resounding 'YES' then go for it and good luck, but don't spend time counting the $$ you spend, because it is a hobby and not an investment for financial gain.

If on the other hand you are the type that is itching to get in and drive a Pantera, then despite the family connection and whether or not you get a good deal I would recommend you just pass it up no matter what the price, take your $$ and buy that 30-35KK Pantera that you can jump in and drive today.

Good luck, whatever you decide.