Reply to "Pantera #1448 - on Ebay *HELP~looking for ADVICE!"

To me the car looks pretty nice, but like Kelly, I suspect the HP and the weight (almost certainly) are being "enhanced" which always causes one to be suspect about what else may be less than accurate.

From the photos it appears to be a very nice and straight car with virtually all of the sensible and needed upgrades already done. It is a bit puzzling that such an early car would have a later deck and bumpers (late vs. early pre-L fronts and "L" CF replacement rear). EDIT: I just realized both hoods are CF which explains the presence of a late rear deck lid — sorry, my oversight. Also, the gas fill neck is REALLY short and might provide for some scary fill-ups when the headers are hot (mine scares me and it is longer).

If I was in the market, I would certainly give this car a closer look and a drive. I would bring a paint gauge and/or a paint magnet to ensure no huge issues hide under that nice paint job. If the price is in your range (and you fit the seats) then you could end up a happy camper with a very sweet looking car.

God luck!
Mark