I know nothing about this car. I found it while browsing a bit today and thought I would share.
http://www.mecumauction.com/auctions/lot_detail.cfm?LOT_ID=CH1007-53787
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Is that the correct stering wheel? It reminds me of the one on my parents '77 LTD.
John
John
The steering wheel is not original - It even has a Ford logo on it!! Mind you the early ones had a different Fomoco wheel, but branded with the De Tomaso logo.
Have to say that the rear wheels on this Longchamp make me think of a drag racer..
Have to say that the rear wheels on this Longchamp make me think of a drag racer..
The car is located up the street from my house. I didn't know it was there. I'll try to have a look this week. These don't go for much, do they? Wasn't one for sale for $20,000 or so from PI this year? Vince
I emailed the seller with serious interest in this car. He wasn't particularly interested in facts or providing details about the car, just that it was worth $50K.
He was touting it as the rarest model of DeTomaso car (in fact, other than the Pantera, it's the LEAST rare). When I asked why it was "worth" so much more than others that had recently sold in the $20—$40K range, he told me that I should go buy another one. That the photos showed several missing trim bits was just me being picky.
I will be very interested to see what happens at the auction. I predict a no-sale as the reserve will likely not be met. I would love to hear your assesment of the car if you get a chance to see it Vince.
He was touting it as the rarest model of DeTomaso car (in fact, other than the Pantera, it's the LEAST rare). When I asked why it was "worth" so much more than others that had recently sold in the $20—$40K range, he told me that I should go buy another one. That the photos showed several missing trim bits was just me being picky.
I will be very interested to see what happens at the auction. I predict a no-sale as the reserve will likely not be met. I would love to hear your assesment of the car if you get a chance to see it Vince.
A real GTS is very rare, maybe 10-15 made. There is one down in San Antonio or Austin, but that's the only one I know of in the US.
Ever heard of noted chassis engineer "Dian Paola?"
Doesn't look like the rear seat inserts match the restored front seats?
Ever heard of noted chassis engineer "Dian Paola?"
Doesn't look like the rear seat inserts match the restored front seats?
quote:Originally posted by jeff6559:
A real GTS is very rare, maybe 10-15 made.
I don't know how many original GTS cars were made, but I do know that this car is not one of them.