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246GT Dino ... Yes

When I was shopping for a sports car 1986 through 1990, the 3 cars I had on my short list were: Dino 246GT, Maserati Bora, 74 DeTomaso Pantera. All were about the same price at the time

Of the three, the Dino 246GT appreciated the most and the DeTomaso the least.

However, the 206/246 Dino was/is a DOG in performance no matter how beautiful it is. I knew it then and I know it now. (DOG - Check the numbers). A beautiful/gorgeous car to look at but a slug on the road. (Still love the way it looks though)

The Maserati Bora one step better in performance than the Dino and one of the most comfortable and luxurious mid-engine GTs ... Even by todays standards.

Finally, the DeTomaso Pantera. Beautiful, Quick, great performance (even by todays standards), A huge trunk, Fun .. Fun .. Fun. I drove over 100K miles on it. Have to rebuild/replace the engine/transaxle. Beautiful to look at and a smile for every time I drove it.

I chose wisely.

Investment? Example In 1990 through 1999 gold was $280ish per ounce. ($28,000 for a good Pantera in the early 90's) Now it is around $1600. 100oz bar is beautiful to look at but will not get you very far if you sit on it !!!

I bought a car to drive; An airplane to fly; and I married a girl to .... well you fill in the rest.

Still, I think the best investment Pantera is the factory Targa GT5S. Best DeTomaso investment ... Valelunga or one of their race cars. Best automobile investment ? ... Who knows? and ultimately it is a question that cannot be intelligently answered with foresight. If it could, I would not be the poor mug I am.

BG
Last edited by andriyko
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