quote:Originally posted by No Quarter:quote:to further a design which was begging to be added on or built from.
That's what I call an interesting comment. Begging for being cut with a grinder?
I don't think so. I think the only reason that Panteras are so modified is that compared to other supercars they're cheap and simple. If you really want a challenge, buy a Ferrari 308, modify it including double horsepower, in a way that the Ferrari community would applaud. Now, that's a challenge!
Panteras are a bit like E-Types. Mistreated because you can get away it. In the 70s on shows like Colombo and several movies, the expensive sportscar being smashed was always an E-Type. Why? Cheap and plentiful. Or maybe it begged to be smashed? In the movie Herbie, it was even worse. Herbie got upset at a red Ferrari, and starts smashing it by driving into it. Next scene is a smashed red sportscar. You guessed it it's an E-Type, but smashed so most people couldn't see the difference.
About value, something I didn't think about in my 6 categories, I don't think it matters much. But if I owned a genuine wide body, I would be a little annoyed at all the clones. And don't get me wrong, many of the clones are beautiful. Phillipe's silver and black, Blaine's as well.
Oh I beg to differ. The Pantera is in many ways like a clean slate. Many people have added and built from this clean slate to many cars which are breathtaking. Consider the design time of the Pantera was extremely short. It is a fantastic base to launch from. Many Many excellent modified elegant examples; and some turds too!
How many Hall Pantera conversions are there? And they were doing that years ago!
When people see a stock Pantera they kind of got an idea of the age it comes from although the base is still a timeless design.
When you see a well modified Pantera, it's not like a modified 67 Mustang, a 55 Chevy, people come up to it and say What is it? Wow, Is it a new car?