I need original Ghia logos for wheel centers and front bumper.
Original steering wheel.
Original seats, black.
Original fog lights.
All new rubber for windows & doors
All must be in excellent condition.
schwamy@gmail.com
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The Ghia crest is on the fenders. I assume you mean the DeTomaso emblem for the wheel centers and front bumpers.
This car came with the Ghia logos on the front bumperand wheel centers so i am trying to restore it to original.
quote:Originally posted by schwamiii:
This car came with the Ghia logos on the front bumperand wheel centers so i am trying to restore it to original.
Do you have a photo of what you're referencing? Most of us here are familiar with the deTomaso emblems in the places you mention. There were 'GTS' emblems for wheel centers if you're restoring one of those.
The weatherstrippping bits are readily available from the board sponsors here (PI motorsports) and others.
Knowing what the VIN # is would be a great help in sorting out what "Should" be on this car..........
Although the photo's posted of the car appear period, it has obviously been modified.... sunroof, driving lights & mirrors to start with, so what is to say the remainder is original? Maybe the modifier swapped out the bumper emblem as well?
Is there specific documentation to suggest the car was factory supplied with different emblems?
Is there specific documentation to suggest the car was factory supplied with different emblems?
The car was actually done by the factory for the VP of Design of Ford as a one off. I'm hoping I can find all the parts shown in the car show photos taken of the car in the 70's.
The particular car shown is one of the "mid-era" prototypes.
DeTomaso built the car as shown, although I suspect the mirror is from a Mustang, like many cars received from the dealer when new.
(Mirrors were not on the Pantera when they left Italy.)
It would seem that the bumper badge is the same as used on the (USA) GTS variant.
As to the wheel centers, perhaps one can source them from other cars that Ghia built.
With one-off cars like this, finding parts can be very challenging.
Good Hunting!
Chuck
DeTomaso built the car as shown, although I suspect the mirror is from a Mustang, like many cars received from the dealer when new.
(Mirrors were not on the Pantera when they left Italy.)
It would seem that the bumper badge is the same as used on the (USA) GTS variant.
As to the wheel centers, perhaps one can source them from other cars that Ghia built.
With one-off cars like this, finding parts can be very challenging.
Good Hunting!
Chuck
For previous poster, it is car # 07295
Schwamiii, Can you post a pict of the rear of the car? It appears the deck lid is missing? Very interesting. The side gills are also filled in.
I recall that car being on Ebay for a while, it was yellow at that point.
Julian
Julian
FWIW, I believe the hood and decklid were first used on the Pantera 270 and Pantera 290 show cars. Their s/ns were 02306 and 02363. These so-called 'entry level' Panteras were powered by Capri V-6 engines, and after lukewarm reception at the Turin cars show, the cars were returned to DeTomaso, the non-stock parts stripped off and the machines rebuilt and sold as 'normal' Panteras. The 270 is now in England with a 351C in it.
My guess is, when the factory dissolved and the parts all were sold off, someone bought them and reconstructed a 'custom' Pantera. For more on such one-offs within the production cars, see the Nov.2010 POCA Newsletter.
My guess is, when the factory dissolved and the parts all were sold off, someone bought them and reconstructed a 'custom' Pantera. For more on such one-offs within the production cars, see the Nov.2010 POCA Newsletter.
quote:My guess is, when the factory dissolved and the parts all were sold off, someone bought them and reconstructed a 'custom' Pantera.
I doubt it the photos are period, long before the factory closed... This car was documented as being produced for a Ford Executive IIRC.
Julian
Schwamaii
I have both original seats from my Pantera. They do not fold forward and are in good condition. No rips, tears, fraying, or fading. Make me an offer.
70 stang
I have both original seats from my Pantera. They do not fold forward and are in good condition. No rips, tears, fraying, or fading. Make me an offer.
70 stang
...Yes! I've seen that decklid before, on one of the first prototypes! In an 'Article' Posted Where? I Forget! As Jack said it had the V-6 AND it Was a 3-Seater!! Imagine That! A Seat in the Center!...
Pete,
(schwamiii) I just received your direct e-mail, and replied, but your e-mail bounced see:
"This message was created automatically by mail delivery software.
A message that you sent could not be delivered to one or more of its recipients. The following addresses failed:
<SCHWAMIII@aol.com>"
This is REAL common with crappy AOL (O'hell).
If you can contact me from another e-mail address, I can help with your questions.
Chuck
(schwamiii) I just received your direct e-mail, and replied, but your e-mail bounced see:
"This message was created automatically by mail delivery software.
A message that you sent could not be delivered to one or more of its recipients. The following addresses failed:
<SCHWAMIII@aol.com>"
This is REAL common with crappy AOL (O'hell).
If you can contact me from another e-mail address, I can help with your questions.
Chuck
It is different than mine. Differesnt venting and lip spoiler. Photo attached.
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