I think it may be a fact of a) prices moving upward and people realizing what they have stashed away in their garage and b) more publicity for the Pantera of late and sellers hoping theer is more demand.
Of course both factors actually mean these people should be hanging on to what they have, but there seems to be so many Panteras that just never get driven. If they don't drive it then yes they should sell it to someone who will. Around here (Reno-Tahoe) there are aroud 25 P cars and I only ever see 6-8 of those on a regular basis.
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