Reply to "mangusta"

Dead players like this are a tough nut to crack. I can buy a complete but neglected '72 Pantera here in town for $15K tomorrow, but it has sat for 15-18 years, needs new interior carpets, seats, full repaint, and that is just the major problems. I haven't bought it, and am sure I won't.

You need LOTS of inspection on this find. You also need to take a Pantera guy with you to inspect it, as there is a learning curve to evaluate these cars. Being as they only made 401 of those things, just about any condition has its value - if priced right. Sadly, many times the 'older guy' thinks he is sitting on a retirement nest egg that will finance yearly trips to Europe AND pay the mortgage on the new home in Vail.

Give this thread some time, you'll probably find someone close to your home to help you inspect the Goose, and then you'll be armed to know what a decent price is.

Mangustas seem to command a better premium than Panteras, but are still low-priced for low production exotics. Thus, unless you are planning on the restoration work with your own hands, and sourcing any missing/broken parts with the patience of a saint, writing checks for a restoration will leave you with negative cash flow.

But the cars are beautiful, rare and would be a dream to own.

Good luck.

More info (photos) when you get it would certainly be a plus for our evaluation.

Larry