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Just a quick note in case we dont connect...I bought the car from california just before it got crushed. It was without motor. I spent a LOT of time getting the original spec engine remade including the W2 aluminium heads, dual cenreforce clutch and the Gale Banks turbo set up from his powerboat range. The turbos intercooler used the aircon rad to circulate keep the water cool. The aircon was obviously non existant.. The legendary Herb Mcandless did all the work and sent the finished beauty to me in North Carolina where we were finishing the filming of a Ninja Turtle film. At that time I was Project Supervisor for Jim Hensons Creature Shop in London..
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Originally posted by WP:
Hi All, I was the owner of this vehicle and can fill in some of the blanks about the UK importation and engine build.. I lost the car due to the failings of Jim Gordon the "expert" from East Anglia who assembled it "badly" for me. He got into an argument with the garage owner where he was working due to non payment of storage fees etc. That person took the gearbox out and it took me a long time to get the remaining car back.. Paul I would be happy to tell you what I know if you want.. cheers all.
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Originally posted by Dondy:
Hello Gentlemen
This is my first posting being only new to the forum, I was prompted by CJ who informed me of chatter on the Shelby Pantera.
My knowledge on the subject is as follows,
There were two Pantera's were part of Mopar project, one of which was fitted with a 340 "A" series engine complete with aluminium cylinder heads and a twin turbo set up with assistance from Gale Banks Engineering. Induction is a draw through system via a Holley Carb through to the two turbo chargers to a water cooled intercooler mounted onto the manifold. The intercooler water is fan cooled in what was the a/c condenser.
Pending a decision on the future of the project, which was eventually shelved, the car was put into storage whilst the mountain of corporate paperwork was being filed, in the mean time Jim Hensen had spotted and acquired the car, some parts were removed and the car was shipped to England just prior to the order for it to be scrapped. The car was reassembled in a workshop in East Anglia, which is where purely by chance I first came across and drove it in the early 90's. In fact I was racing a mangusta at Snetterton and was in search of parts.
fast forward several years, the car reappeared less its transmission and some induction parts, however it did come with an almighty pile of paperwork on its life journey, I bought the car and went about reassembling it, I now reside in New Zealand and and still have the car in my possession.
The other car was in fact crushed as per government of the day requirements.
During the rebuild phase I was put in contact with Mr Shelby, who made time for me at a Coys Historic festival during the mid 90's, he generously filled in the gaps.
The car is currently in storage due to business commitments, however having recently assisted CJ in tuning his freshly rebuilt Pantera, fantastic job mate,
the itch has begun to return!
If anyone else has more to add I would be grateful to hear your input.
Great forum (and site in general) keep up the good work.
Cheers
Paul
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