I'm really new to this board and I don't own a Pantera (yet). I've been following cars for sale on auction sites, PIM, Provamo, etc. etc. for about a year now. There aren't too many Panteras in Utah where I live, so I rarely get to see one that's for sale up close.
My questions are:
1. What price range should I be looking at if I want a decent car, not too many problems, decent engine & ZF, decent interior and limited rust problems? In other words, a good car to drive to work once a week or to just go for a drive. I've read many of the websites, and I'm really looking for some different opinions that I know are out there.
2. What price range should I be looking at if I want a decent project car? I really like the "journey" of completing a car, and I realize that a project car will cost more long-term than buying a decent car. I like that I can rebuild it my way. What should I be looking for?
I don't mind doing repairs, etc. and I'm definitely a do-it-yourself kinda guy. I've met Brooke Pitt and talked thru what to look for many times. Brooke has been very helpful, and his project car was the first Pantera I've ever seen up close (Utah has very few P-cars running around, and I hardly ever see them. Someone had a blue one on the back of a roll-back on the freeway a year or so ago). I've since seen others.
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
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