Cool picture. I take it this was at the "unveiling"?
quote:Originally posted by Husker:
Cool picture. I take it this was at the "unveiling"?
Yes.
So glad to see the interest in the " Pro-builders " ranks, but I have seen much better builds from other owners, the Pantera is the most under appreciated mid engine Italian sports car ever panned by the media. It has been a long and winding 44 years for it's resurrection. The vindication of one of the most beautiful sports car ever created is evidenced by the reaction at ANY car show you might have ever participated in, and if we don't win first place at any show, we always win the trampled grass award.
I think the Pantera's are into the same category as the Porsche 911 , from the first to the last build you see the original design.
Simon
Simon
quote:we always win the trampled grass award.
Indeed.
After the Historics a few years ago, a fellow PCNC member said he had returned to our corral parking area mid-day and as he approached he noticed a group standing by a car in our corral. As he got closer, he noticed an F-40 had parked right next to my Pantera.
Guess what the group was looking at?
Larry
As a mater of fact, the Pantera with a production run of 25 years terminating in 1996, was only surpassed by the 911 for longevity of the original design. A vindication of the timeless design.
quote:Originally posted by Simon:
I think the Pantera's are into the same category as the Porsche 911 , from the first to the last build you see the original design.
Simon
More SEMA pics.
John
John
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Air cleaner snorkel was removed. Original slave cylinder red plastic tubing was retained.
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Right front with Euro type side marker (front only). Rears were removed completely.
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Note rounded lower edge of deck lid, similar to the stock front deck lid.
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The mufflers (sorry, I don't have a pic) were custom made by MagnaFlow, and tips don't extend as far aft as stock (might be a problem if the car is driven much)
Other noted items are the scripts on the rear of the car are chromed.
The license plate light assembly is chromed.
The deck lid opening is trimmed in metal (like the early 71's) and is chromed.
No exterior mirrors.
Door window frame is one piece (like the PB and a few early rectangular door handle cars).
Two spoke steering wheel.
John
Other noted items are the scripts on the rear of the car are chromed.
The license plate light assembly is chromed.
The deck lid opening is trimmed in metal (like the early 71's) and is chromed.
No exterior mirrors.
Door window frame is one piece (like the PB and a few early rectangular door handle cars).
Two spoke steering wheel.
John
The Foose wheels are 18" front and 19" rear. The Pirelli P-Zero tires are 245/35-18 front and 325/30-19 rear.
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Originally posted by David_Nunn:
The Foose wheels are 18" front and 19" rear. The Pirelli P-Zero tires are 245/35-18 front and 325/30-19 rear.
David understands why I'm smiling.
Welcome to 2015 folks.
David,
Thanks for tire sizes and brand/model. I appreciate it.
And George - are you smiling because Chip Foose took a page out of your playbook for recommended tire sizes when running staggered 18" & 19" rims. I wonder if he used your offset recommendations too? If that is not why you are smiling - don't keep us in the dark.
Thanks again to the both of you for the information.
Devin
Thanks for tire sizes and brand/model. I appreciate it.
And George - are you smiling because Chip Foose took a page out of your playbook for recommended tire sizes when running staggered 18" & 19" rims. I wonder if he used your offset recommendations too? If that is not why you are smiling - don't keep us in the dark.
Thanks again to the both of you for the information.
Devin
quote:He utilized the stylistic elements of the POCA logo on his license plate.....
Huh?
Explain?
Larry
I think it's obvious what Skip was shooting for, " What the Pantera should of looked like on it's release in 1971". This is achieved by Creating subtle changes
that add up to a slight change in the fit and finish of the final product. This understated approach is the goal on many of his projects. Skip's " orange diamond" interpretation would have had a much better "fit" at the Lincoln Mercury dealerships, due to it's elevated overall elegant look. That said, how about a "Shelby" edition?
that add up to a slight change in the fit and finish of the final product. This understated approach is the goal on many of his projects. Skip's " orange diamond" interpretation would have had a much better "fit" at the Lincoln Mercury dealerships, due to it's elevated overall elegant look. That said, how about a "Shelby" edition?
That logo is a long time Foose trademark, I don't think it being a Pantera or POCA came into it.