Finally, pics of #1965

As most of you will probably notice, the exhaust hangs down much lower than it should. The hangers are broken, and some of the piping is bent from the weight. Previous owner just left it like this for a long time. It drives me crazy. As soon as I have the money, the whole exhaust is going to be replaced.

kats,

Your Pantera looks really nice in these pictures! I'm not sure if you know this, but the engine screen is on backwards. Let us know what other upgrades you plan and how you fare with them (and of course, if you need help with them).

Michael

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Originally posted by Cyboman:
kats,

Your Pantera looks really nice in these pictures! I'm not sure if you know this, but the engine screen is on backwards. Let us know what other upgrades you plan and how you fare with them (and of course, if you need help with them).

Michael

No, I didn't realize that it was on backwards

Thanks for the help!

I have a lot of plans for her. I will post all about them later.


kats

You have a very nice platform here and you can prepare this car to your exact tastes. Get ready to have a lot of fun with her. I like the original look a lot in your car. Do you know what the history is of this car, such as who owned it, what part of the country, etc.? Did you look at a lot of cars before you selected this one? If so, why did you purchase this one and how much did you pay? Are you satisfied thus far with the car? What advice would you offer to other people on how to buy a car? Thanks for any advice. Dave Adler, Director, Pantera International

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Originally posted by Whiplash:
You have a very nice platform here and you can prepare this car to your exact tastes. Get ready to have a lot of fun with her. I like the original look a lot in your car. Do you know what the history is of this car, such as who owned it, what part of the country, etc.? Did you look at a lot of cars before you selected this one? If so, why did you purchase this one and how much did you pay? Are you satisfied thus far with the car? What advice would you offer to other people on how to buy a car? Thanks for any advice. Dave Adler, Director, Pantera International

Thanks for the compliments Dave, they are appreciated.

As for the history of the car, I do know a little bit of it. While I was living with my father here in Tucson Arizona he purchased #1965 from a gentlemen in Phoenix Arizona in the summer of 1992. Soon after the purchase, my father was diagnosed with cancer. Sadly, he died in October of 1992. I was only 17, and thus could not afford to maintain a car like this. We had to sell it. We had a local shop that sold exotic/classic cars on consignment sell her for us. We sold it for $25k. She had a little under 15k miles then.

I never knew who had purchased her. My sister took care of most of that stuff back then and she unfortunately didn't keep any of the paperwork (was too sad to look at I guess).

Well, about 2 years ago I decided I was going to find the car no matter what it took. The only thing I had to go on was a few pictures I had of her, and the fact that is was a '71. Thats it! After years of searching (and some illegal access to a DMV website ) I found the owner.

I got a hold of the owner a few months ago. He was the person who bought it from us in 1992. He had it in Lousiana, right outside New Orleans. The car was rarely driven, and was not very well taken care of. Not abused, but neglected. We made a deal, and I purchased her back for $25k, the same amount he paid us in 1992

As for plans for the car, I will be moving to Phoenix Arizona as soon as I find a home there. Already informed my work and they are going to transfer me. I have been in touch with Coz from this board who lives close to where I will be moving. He has been an ENORMOUS help to me and is going to help me with some updates/repairs on the car.

I LOVE the stock narrow body look. I will probably get the "Heritage" wheels from PIM to keep the factory look. I am going to have the cars paint totally stripped down and some minor body work performed to fix some problem areas, and then repainted the original red. The usual replacement of hoses, fluids, etc will be done as well. The engine I will keep as stock as I can.

Most of this would not be possible if it wasn't for people such as yourself and all the board members here who have given me great support and even better information.

Thanks to everyone.

kats

Wow Kats, I'm glad you found 1965! Who's knows what could have happen over the years. Man, she looks great as is but I can't wait to see her when she's done!

Good luck with 1965 --- 3382's older sister


Plankton #3382

This is the kind of story I like to hear. Please keep pictures because I would like to do a feature story on this car when it is ready for that type of publicity. As for moving to Phoenix, you are moving into great DeTomaso enthusiast territory. Their club, leaders and members are some of the finest and most active owners we have ever come into contact with. I saw that it will be 113 degrees today, so, make sure that cooling system is in great shape. Forza, Dave and Linda

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Originally posted by Whiplash:
This is the kind of story I like to hear. Please keep pictures because I would like to do a feature story on this car when it is ready for that type of publicity. As for moving to Phoenix, you are moving into great DeTomaso enthusiast territory. Their club, leaders and members are some of the finest and most active owners we have ever come into contact with. I saw that it will be 113 degrees today, so, make sure that cooling system is in great shape. Forza, Dave and Linda

That sounds great Dave, Linda. I would be honored to have you do a story about #1965.

It has been almost 2 months since I got her back, and I still find myself peeking into the garage when I walk by it and looking at her in amazement thinking, "wow, she is really here".

Take care,

kats

kats,

I have my '86 Pantera for almost 2 years now (I had my '74 since '98, and both for a year). I could be out staring at my car for an hour or so appreciating owning it, and it in itself as a work of art. I can't get enough of it. (I know I'm not the only one!)

Michael

What a great story!

I'm sure your dad is grinning ear-to-ear proudly pointing you out to the rest of his buds in Pantera heaven!

Kevin