Reply to "Controversial Goose"

Well, you've got to say that the serial number font and size looks correct. Yes, it is definitely missing the star, but then again, DeTomaso did things his way.....

As far as value goes, this is the eleventh Mangusta built, so it is very early. If the seller is claiming all these special things that the car has, then for someone to come up with this kind of money, he had better have some sort of proof. He is asking the amount for an extremely nice, finished, no stories Mangusta -- and this one is missing some pretty expensive stuff, like the steering wheel and rims; and that is off the top of my head. So again, to ask $100 large for a car that needs a total restoration with missing parts and no documentation -- it really does not add up and I would be extremely surprised if anyone raised their hand for that amount. To me, this car is worth all that a Mangusta with needs is worth. Again, a finished beautiful example is worth $100K at this time; so if that is true, then what is this one worth.........

I say it is a "fright pig" that will consume lots of money and not be worth one's time, or money, of a nice one for $100K when all is said and done (unless one wants to work for free doing the work yourself and still will have a large bill for all the parts that are missing; let alone the cost of paint, chrome work, and other costs like interior, etc....).

Food for thought.

Mark