Reply to "Pantera GT5-S factory or Amerisport car"

I am paraphrasing what I know of the Amerisport Pantera - (most info taken from Provo Registry & this forum & personal articles): The vehicle was, as you say, completely finished without engine, transaxle & exhaust. An Australian 351C (as reported) & transaxle purchased from Ford was installed with exhaust made by Kirk Evans with small catalytic converters to pass the present day emissions. A special carburetor air box was also manufactured to pass the current emissions of the day. Additionally, two serial numbers were associated with the vehicle, the original Detomaso Pantera serial number and an Amerisport serial number to be in compliance with the DOT requirement of serializing vehicles. With a few other smaller cosmetic changes, to the best of my knowledge, the Amerisport Pantera would be no different than other Pantera's of today.