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Reply to "More Updates to the De Tomaso Registry"

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Originally posted by SP:
...George, thanks for the feedback regarding the build dates of De Tomaso cars. It's something I do try and find out wherever possible but most people just seem to know the first registration date (which in some cases can be a completely different year as I'm sure you know Smiler)


The first 1974 Pantera bears chassis #5900. My Pantera, chassis 6018, is an early 1974 model (built in July 1973). It was sold in California during the 1974 model year (commencing Sept 1973). But Ford delayed having the cleveland engine certified for smog in California for that model year, so the early 1974 Panteras delivered to California were recertified by Ford and sold as 1973 models!

So yes, I understand how confusing it can be. lol....

keep up the good work Ben, your friend on the DTBB
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