This car was on Ebay and the guy that was to clean it up decided to take it for a joy ride. He quickly "ran out of talent" and spun the car. I did a little cosmetic repair with just 5 hours left on the auction, and then it was my turn. It needed some fuel so I figure I would "do the right thing" and drive to the station. The little 4 cyl Toyota motor has a Lotus valve cover on it. It has a power band that comes in around 6000 rpm and pulls hard to 8000. The car is light and you can feel that. At speed in exess of 100 mph it is a bit twitchy and light in front. Fun, cute, 30 mpg must be nice. You think getting in a Pantera is tight. You almost need a prostetic left leg to get in and out. The car handled great and feels like a go cart. I did a seat of the pants comparison using local land mark for a 0 to 100 sprint and I feel the Pantera would get there first, at least by a little. I feel much more confident in the Pantera at higher speeds than the Lotus. Priced on Ebay about equal......The Pantera wins again!
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