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That thing was "Born to be Wild!"
Here's what Chuck Melton's registry says about the car.
Build Details
This is likely a 1/73 build date, USA Pantera L model.
History
The following was added on 7/1/2014 when offered for sale with these details and photos:
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 874THPNMT04998
Year: 1973
Engine: 351-C 383 Stroker
Drive Type: Z-F 5 speed
Model: Pantera
Trim: Group 5
This 73 Pantera under went an extensive restoration about 10 years ago. Five years ago it was up graded to a 393 stroker motor. Unfortunately I do not have an engine build sheet. She starts right up no smoke noises or leaks. The performance clutch, forward and reverse gears engage smooth. When the engine was rebuilt all of the bolt on accessories were replaced as well.
Water pump, electric fuel pump/ filter, alternator, starter, motor mounts, belts hoses. There are lots of up grades on this car like the aluminum duel fan radiator, cooling tubes and over flow tanks. Big boar headers with Ansa exhaust. Edelbrock intake manifold with a 750 Holley carb. Mallory electronic ignition system. Wilwood calipers/ brakes, master and brake booster up grade, tapered bearing rear hub assembles, Koni coil over shocks, Gotti wheels Pirelli P-7 and Dunlop tires. Group 5 body kit installed and looks great, no cracks or separation.
She is Black so she shows everything and the drivers fender is a little wavy up towards the windshield. There are a couple of chips and scratches but no rust popping through. The under carriage is solid no signs of collision or rust repair and has her origonal floor pans and frame rails. The engine bay spring/ shock towers are fine and show no rust or decay.
Everything works, headlights/ windows go up and down, wipers, brake/ turn lights, am fm cd stereo, all new gauges and upholstery. I have had this car up to speed and more on the highway. You can get in a lot of trouble in this car!
Be sure to click on this link below and watch the youtube video. It will show you so much more than pictures will!
Youtube Video