What do you guys think about the 83 conversion listed on the PI site?? Any opinions you guys can share? I've started to seriously consider this car and will probably be making the call sometime next week.
Thanks guys
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100k is a lot of cash but I am not at all up on the value of the 80s cars. I see that you are in nyc, I assume that is New York city. Are the emissions laws ok on that car? I know in Indiana it would be ok but I would think that NY would be more strict.
But it looks like a hell of a car. I was at PI's showroom a couple of months ago but I don’t think it was there.
Good luck
Greg
But it looks like a hell of a car. I was at PI's showroom a couple of months ago but I don’t think it was there.
Good luck
Greg
That is a sweet ride. Sure 100K is pricey, but it would be nearly impossible to duplicate that car for less. Definately a top notch Pantera, and worth every penny of the 100K.
I just looked and I don't see it, just the '85 for $79.
I'm in Westchester. The five lower counties and NYC test the car for emissions.
I'm quite sure that there is no Pantera that will pass. If the car is 25 model years old, it is no longer tested. An '83 would be subject to it.
The car would need to be registered in a NY county not subject to emissions testing.
The registration and the insurance would have to be in that county as well.
I'm in Westchester. The five lower counties and NYC test the car for emissions.
I'm quite sure that there is no Pantera that will pass. If the car is 25 model years old, it is no longer tested. An '83 would be subject to it.
The car would need to be registered in a NY county not subject to emissions testing.
The registration and the insurance would have to be in that county as well.
Hey don't get me wrong if I had an extra 100k I might check it out. It does apear to be one sweet ride. Just to much for my blood.
Greg
Greg
It's an awesome car. A little touch-up paint on the lower front edge of the air dam, a bit of wax and you're done! Everything looks bullet-proof and new. How much fun can that be? 
The Adlers brought this car to Vegas and it was on display at the track. I have to say the pictures don't do it justice, it's one sweet ride.
OK, found it.
Very nice, but pictures are already showing indications of difficulty of keeping a black car. In person, look for small scratches in the clear coat. They are going to look like small white cat hairs sticking to the paint.
The engine is nice but is likely to run very hot, temp wise. Find out what rpm it idles at.
It is close to a Hall Super Pantera, if not technically one, it is essentially one.
It is much too low for NY roads and curbs.
The lower nose sheet metal is around $5000 for replacement plus installation.
Sorry to say it will never pass emmissions in NY, CT, MA, NJ.
"Upper NY" is your only hope. It's a tail pipe idle sniff test there.
The state hydrocarbons have been lowered to under 500. I personally couldn't even get that to pass without an air pump and dual cats and it has to idle under 1000rpm's.
I presume it does not have any emmissions equipment.
It's probably a bargain at the current price. It couldn't be built for anywhere near that.
Go look at it and drive it. If it's what you want, go for it.
Best of luck with it. It is a beautiful car.
Very nice, but pictures are already showing indications of difficulty of keeping a black car. In person, look for small scratches in the clear coat. They are going to look like small white cat hairs sticking to the paint.
The engine is nice but is likely to run very hot, temp wise. Find out what rpm it idles at.
It is close to a Hall Super Pantera, if not technically one, it is essentially one.
It is much too low for NY roads and curbs.
The lower nose sheet metal is around $5000 for replacement plus installation.
Sorry to say it will never pass emmissions in NY, CT, MA, NJ.
"Upper NY" is your only hope. It's a tail pipe idle sniff test there.
The state hydrocarbons have been lowered to under 500. I personally couldn't even get that to pass without an air pump and dual cats and it has to idle under 1000rpm's.
I presume it does not have any emmissions equipment.
It's probably a bargain at the current price. It couldn't be built for anywhere near that.
Go look at it and drive it. If it's what you want, go for it.
Best of luck with it. It is a beautiful car.
Im presently dealing with some creative financing, although Im considering selling my concours car to help this out. Emmisions arent a concern for me if you can see what Im saying. Im taking my other car to concours in a few weeks in Chicago so if it goes well perhaps I can squeeze some more out of it
I looked at this car at Vegas. It is AMAZING! very well done .Paint looks great.The damage to the front looks easily repairable.Definately would not have to replace any sheet metal.
Can I twist the arm of any of you CA guys to check this car out sometime???