quote:Originally posted by ZR1 Pantera:quote:DeTomaso 1973 model year was cut short, it was only 6 months
So the value of 73's just went up because of the rarity????? (in comparison to 71, 72 and 74 models)
I would like to think that the 1973 models are worth more than the others, but I think they are just somewhat different. There are some of the early production 1973 cars with the old style two pod dash and others that have the later 1974 dash. I am not sure about there being any 1973 models without the "L" front rubber bumper, but it is possible. I seem to recall there was an estimate of about 580 Panteras that were actually 1973 models. This figure may be incorrect, so don't hold me to it. My 1973 serial number 5169 was built in March 1973 and has the "L" front bumper, but has the old style two pod dash. I also recall another 1973 Pantera serial number 5139? that had the same dash and bumper combination.