quote:Originally posted by 1Rocketship:quote:Originally posted by 1Rocketship:Nothing could be further from the truth as your statement.quote:Originally posted by Pantera 4134:
To each their own I guess, but these body mods along with non Ford motors are just wrong. And best left to kit cars.
If anyone wonders why Pantera values have never been close to what they should be, you only have to look at Garth's pictures.Sadly our cars are often not taken seriously by collectors and enthusiasts because of these examples. This will continue to diminish overall Pantera values. The exceptions being stock or easily returned to stock.
That said I did not buy my Panteras as investments. And I enjoy the modifications I made that have improved performance and reliability.
Every altered Pantera only INCREASES the value of stock Panteras, as a "True" enthusiast/collector is NOT swayed by, nor is their appreciation diminished by the modifications of other Panteras.
There has NEVER been a car produced that has NOT suffered at the hands of various Modders, it hasn't negatively affected their collective values, NOR will it affect Pantera values, as EVIDENCED by the current sale of this Pantera at auction for $112,000.00!!!!.
https://www.facebook.com/AZPOC...9841/?type=1&theater...
and OBVIOUSLY the market for modded Panteras is also quite LUCRATIVE!!! as evidenced by the Ring Brothers $300,000.00 DeTomaso Pantera.
https://autos.yahoo.com/news/r...drnln-152252707.html
So patiently obvious that "Stock" Panteras are very HIGHLY valued, as are certain "Modded" Panteras, which certainly fills your assertions...FULL of HOLES!!!...Mark
Well Mark,
You "OBVIOUSLY" did not carefully read my post. I clearly stated that
"The exceptions being stock or easily returned to stock.". Which "OBVIOUSLY" are now bringing top dollars.
You also selectively choose the Ring Bros Pantera as an example of a highly modded Pantera bringing what appears(if not a Gas Monkey shill stunt) crazy money. Do you honestly think that the cars that Garth posted would bring anything close to the dollars of a more standard Pantera ?
And how much are the bastardized "E" types with GM engines bringing compared to original motors ? How many "F" cars or Lambos have hideous body changes. If they did their market value would be far less with almost no demand.
And yes Mars for every sickly modified Pantera it helps escalate the value of stock/near stock Panteras. But Panteras as a whole should be worth far greater amounts.
My point is that Panteras that were produced in small numbers, with arguably(biased) unmatched styling and performance are still highly under valued. With investors (Not enthusiasts) driving values of most any collectible car to pre recession dollars and beyond Panteras should all be six figure cars.
But "OBVIOUSLY" this is just my opinion.