Just a reminder that there is also a registry for 9000 series Maggiora and Embo carrozzeria Panteras. It has been endorsed by the UK De Tomaso Drivers Club, Svenska DeTomaso Klubben and POCA. The index is posted on the members-only side of the POCA web site, and the raw data will be amalgamated into the planned POCA registry. The current 9000 series registry has 429 entries, and well over 10,000 photos along with whatever factory documents I am able to find (without having to buy them) . There were 604 Panteras built in the 9000 series, meaning the registry is 71% complete. I have also started gathering what little information there is on the handful of 8000 series cars.
I agree that the privateer registries should ultimately go to POCA, and I hope Chuck has made the appropriate provisions in his will for this. However, for maximum credibility and utility, a De Tomaso Registry should be an international partnership between the various national clubs. Let's hope the POCA registry becomes the foundation and catalyst for that.
If you own a post-Ford 1976 or newer Pantera (eg. GTS, GT5, GT5-S, 90 Si) and have not sent me your information, please do so. If you come across any factory records, ads for sale, etc pertaining to these late model cars, please me electronic copies or links whether they pertain to your car or not. If you come across 8 or 9000 series cars at car shows or other events, please send photos, the VIN and contact info for the owner if possible.
I can be reached at peterhavlik[at]me.com
Thanks!