Offered for sale is a GT5-S replica based upon a 1972 Pre-L Pantera; Chassis 3520
COACHWORK
Starting with a stock 1972 Pantera, the owner spared no expense in creating this car to his own demanding tastes. The all-steel bodywork was hand-formed, taking hundreds of hours. Blending design statements from the Pantera Si and the GT5-S, the owner made bold changes to make his car truly unique as evidenced by the pleasing shapes of the bulging fenders.
Note the special rear wing, mirrors, turn lamps, exhaust pipes and headlights.
The impressive bodywork was painted by famed artist, Eddie Meeks using a specially mixed House of Kolors candy blue with white stripes perfectly blended in. The overall result is matchless. Over $60,000.00 was invested in the paint and bodywork alone.
INTERIOR
Hand-sewn leather interior features the highest quality hides, carpets and materials. The specially fabricated dash inserts have machine-turned surfaces. White faced gauges are set in a custom secondary gauge panel. Even the switchgear has been updated.
The interior is fitted with a custom fabricated roll-bar.
The car features an incredible sound system composed of high-end power amps, high-end speakers, a CD player and a flat screen display.
DRIVETRAIN
The engine is a 427 cubic inch “stroker” built around a 351W block. It was supplied by PI Motorsports who refers to it as "The Hammer". It has been built to premium standards with special parts including aluminum heads, a specially ground camshaft, and a dual 4-barrel intake manifold. Power is further enhanced by a unique nitrous system. Basic horsepower is over 600 naturally aspirated (before the NOS is applied).
Thanks to the custom built cooling system, this car can be driven without drama.
The ZF gearbox has been rebuilt and polished.
Every surface of the engine compartment has been polished, chrome-plated, painted or powder-coated. We contend the presentation of the power-train is world-class.
CHASSIS
Massive Group 5 brake system supplied by PI Motorsports, Inc.
Adjustable aluminum shock absorbers and specially tuned suspension system also supplied by PI Motorsports.
Custom-built wheels 17x8.5 front, 17x11 rear.
PRESENTATION
Spring 2003 Cover Car, Pantera International magazine #114
The Pantera is a multi-show winner including Best DeTomaso - Concorso Italiano.
We contend it is one of the finest modified Panteras in the world.
The asking price is $199,000 or best offer.
Interested parties please contact Casey Jones, representing the owner.
Casey's Cars Inc
840 Pacific Coast Highway
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310)372-2739 - Office
(310)798-1546 - Fax
www.caseyscars.com
This ad was posted on behalf of Casey Jones, who is acting as the selling agent for the owner. Mr. Jones is a professional auto dealer, and he paid a fee for the privilege to advertise on the forums - George
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