Reply to "new member intro"

Holy cow, what a nice welcome, thanks. Great advice and it is really no different than the approach I took to buying the 442. 12 years ago I had a '70 Wildcat that was at the point it needed to be redone and I felt it wasn't worth it because it wasn't my dream car. I started looking at Pantera's and 442s, took me 6 months to realize at that point I'd have more opportunities to enjoy a 5 seater than a two seater (even today) and I bought the 442 after 6- 8 months of looking.

Seems half the fun is the research and the search. Being 100% Italian and owning all American cars (I know 2 of 'em built up north) The Pantera fits the bill perfectly. I also think as expensive as they are, they are still cheaper than they should be and most likely will be increasing in value - no matter I have always wanted one. I guess I should sit back be patient and learn while I search - I am certainly in no hurry - though they are probably better in the snow than my Marauder

Saying all of this is there typical years I should be looking at or is that personal preference too?