quote:Originally posted by Otis:
Can't we just agree that Pantera's seem to be on the way up in value and the GT5S are leading the pack?
I am quite pleased our cars are finally getting some recognition from original, to modified, narrow bodies to wide. Maybe the next time I am at a show or out for a drive people will actually know what the hell I am driving, or even have read up on Detomaso or Panteras. The last thing I want to see is people carving owners and buyers over values like on certain Shelby forums where anything that isn't concourse or has an improper $1.30 caution fan sticker on the shroud is labelled worthless and the owner belittled.
I don't think anyone is just dropping off a truck load of cash for Sharkey to go spend recklessly. Any interested buyer is still going to have a budget/price limit, so even if Sharkey is purchasing them they obviously trust his experience/expertise and are willing to pay up for the car they want.
Congratulations on the recent deals, Sharkey.
Otis is without question "on the money" here.
in 2013 I was told that my 3840GTS, that I had bought from Gullwing for $41k was a $25K car
at the time that was a correct assessment, but I can only say that I am pleased that the values have increased, and I consider myself very fortunate to now not having lost money I can't afford to. That said, I do feel for those who always wanted a DTPantera but find the prices now prevent a purchase. Its a Bugger!