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John,

I met Al Oppie at his shop around 1989. From your pictures it appears the car hasn’t changed much since then. So as far as “suggestions”, I would recommend changing out those Goodyear rain race tires (and any other rubber)! I don’t expect they were the most enjoyable tires for street driving, even back when they were ~30 years newer.

If you’re looking to maximize the market value, the trend seems to be toward keeping, or returning, our Panteras to mostly “stock”, or at least "stock appearing". But your car is certainly a time capsule that represents a different thinking about Panteras that was probably more “accepted” in the 80’s.

Chevy’s in Panteras will produce the predictable range of opinions and suggestions, but I thought it was a great car when I saw in in '89 … and as one man’s unique vision of the ultimate Pantera back in the 1980’s, I think it still stands up as an amazing car.

Congratulations on the purchase.

Dave

BTW, the Hewland wasn’t needed to fit the rear tires, but the suspension components and pick-up points were completely re-engineered by Mr. Oppie. It had (has?) much shorter upper a-arms and higher pick-up points.