Reply to "Pantera #1006 - Help"

eric,

Do you have any paperwork when the car was originally purchased? If not, do you or your dad know the people that maybe did purchase the car? Possible to get that paperwork if at all possible from them if you do not have it already. I would look through the paperwork and see if you have the original bill of sale, order sheet, window sticker, or warranty card. Any of these things would be great to have with the car.

Sounds like you have a solid car and if you can locate some paperwork I would say your dad's car is a strong one. Being the first always brings more $$$ -- just ask Carol Shelby. The only problem is, the Pantera is not in that same realm as Shelby's cars; but who knows, someday they might be and the car may really take off in value. I know that your car would have a better chance to take off as it is so early than my 74.

If you are able to obtain the car, enjoy it; but don't change it as that will be a detriment to the value. If you've ever watched Antiques Roadshow they always like original finishes over "redone" ones. There is a reason for this, as they are truly, only original once. Original, kept up cars are coming into vogue and I think that this will be the new big money cars of the future if our economy does not melt down.

Again, best of luck with the car. Sounds like a nice one.

Mark