Reply to "New member (considering a purchase) with lots of questions......"

Tim, NOTHING beats actually seeing and hearing the beasts in action in their own habitat- the street, from stone-stock to fire-breathing 650+-bhp engine swaps. So before you write a check, consider attending the upcoming 33rd National Pantera Fun Rally in San Diego CA at the end of May (28-June 1). There will be over 125 Panteras of all models in attendance- none identical- and your eyes will be opened wide all the time!
Bring a camera; most owners will let you sit in their pride & joy, and some will either take you for a ride or let you drive their toys! There are also some cars that show up for sale and every owner will gladly talk about them. All the major DeTomaso parts vendors will be there as well. Did I mention the free bar? Bench-racing will be everywhere.

If you join the Pantera Owners Club of America (car ownership NOT required), you may even hook up with an owner driving in from your area or beyond and help with driving; we have crazy people everywhere who think nothing of a 3-day romp across the U.S or Canada for a 4-day party!
Contact [JPOCA2@hotmail.com] in CA for details on joining POCA and/or attending the 33rd Annual Fun Rally; again, membership or ownership NOT required- just enthusiasm!