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Originally posted by Wataboutbob:
During the last 30 years I've also been a Porsche owner and have witnessed many Porsche conversions which are comparable to our very own Pantera conversions. Many Pantera conversions are to GP4, GT-5 and GT5S specifications and are similar to the conversions many Porsche owners undertake to Turbo look w/flares and slant nose with pop-up lights etc. etc.
When done correctly a Porsche conversion not only enhances the beauty and desirability of the car but also increases its value. The same can be said about our Pantera as long as the conversion is done correctly and along the lines of what the de Tomaso factory offered...a Gp4, GT-5 or GT-5S.
It is when a conversion turns into a custom job and is not along the lines of factory offerings that things can go wrong. The car is then modified to your tastes (not the factory's) which may or may not be appropriate for this Italian beauty.
What I find interesting is that in the Porsche community you don't hear any of the belittling and badgering and "my car is better than yours because it has pedigree" BS that's posted by a select one, two, or three folks on this board. I actually feel sorry for this unregistered lister and hope he's able to find some other way to expend his negative energy. So long.
Bob Eaton
1987 GT-5S
True also about the Koenig Ferraris. Highly modified and sought after.