Hello all!
It appears the time has come for me to part with my amazing Pantera. I don't drive it as much as I'd like to, and my interests are moving in other directions.
It is a 1986 GT5-S Pavesi Targa. GT5-S Panteras are rare in their own right, with only about 40 making it to our shores. This is one of a half dozen to dozen Targa Panteras ever made by Pavesi for deTomaso, and the ONLY one in North America! I've had this particular Pantera for about 12 years now. In the past 3 or so years, it's only been driven a handful of times just to keep things circulating.
It has about 26k miles on it. It is basically stock, except really for just the wheels, which are Kinesis 18x11 front and 19x13 rear. The tires are Michelin Pilot Sports, 285/30 front, and 345/30 rear. I think they really set the car off and compliment it perfectly! Those who don't know Panteras think it's a much newer car, only a few years old. Most are shocked when I reveal it's true age.
This Pantera never ceases to bring a smile to my face! Having a topless Pantera really transforms the experience into one of unique delight! I will miss it dearly and will likely regret selling it, but for me, the times they are a changing, and so I'm ready to embark on a new adventure.
I don't think this Pavesi Targa Pantera is for the person who wants the best of it's kind, I think it's for the person who wants the ONLY one of it's kind! If this is the type of car you seek, it is your only option on our continent. Regular GT5-S Panteras are fast approaching the 200k mark, and one just sold in the UK for 240k! With that being said, I'm reluctantly offering my beloved Pantera for sale at 250k.
I can be contacted here on this forum, or at cyboman(at)rocketmail.com.
Enjoy your day!
Michael
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