I have only seen a few Mangustas. Certainly less then ten.
I don't know what was original or not.
All had functional lourvres.
Considering that it is very unlikely that one will be driven as regular everyday transportation, if it were mine the louvres would be made functional. The engine compartment is just a we bit tighter then a Pantera.
It can use the air.
As a matter of fact I saw one with plexiglass louvres in place of the glass windows. I thought that was "very interesting".
I love Mangustas. I wish I could fit.
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