Looking for Mangusta wheels....

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Cesare owns the molds, and I am trying to get a significant group order for Pantera GR4.

I'd be interested in at least knowing the price level of GP4 10 Spoke Campi's .

Julian

Julian, you should try to contact Cesare as I understand there may be a run of Group 4 wheels underway currently.

Mark

Love the look of the wheels but without decent rubber the Mangusta is an accident waiting to happen as I found out the hard way. It would be nice if we could also get the same look in a 17" or 18" wheel and still preserve the original look. Any way if they are available keep me on the list. I just checked out the ebay site and wow the starting price is $2,900. I guess my last purchase of $3,600 must have set a standard for future wheel prices. Ben

IMHO, the asking price for the single rear rim on ebay is insane.

Ben, you're a nut!

If I was offered that much for the rims that are currently on my car, I would seriously consider selling them! More will come along, or I update to a larger more modern wheel and with that, tires..... I like the Hallibrand look on a Goose!

Last front wheel I just sold was an aluminum version I believe, and sold for under $500.

As for the guy with the original molds......well.....there are probably more wheels around now than cars...... The trick is to re-acquaint the cars missing wheels with the extra ones......

As so many have stated, why produce rims for tires you cannot buy???? ...or don't really want what you can buy.....

Steve

That's my wheel that DIDN'T sell on eBay, I priced it based on what Ben paid a year ago...AND I put together a set over the past 1.5 yrs. I would have bought yours for sub $500. in a heartbeat! They are not that plentiful and easy to come by, and I paid pretty dearly myself to have a set.

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Originally posted by Mang:
That's my wheel that DIDN'T sell on eBay, I priced it based on what Ben paid a year ago...AND I put together a set over the past 1.5 yrs. I would have bought yours for sub $500. in a heartbeat! They are not that plentiful and easy to come by, and I paid pretty dearly myself to have a set.

now re-listed at a lower price

At the time that was the only wheel available anywhere. Insurance covered the purchase of the wheel at $3,600. If I had to pay out of pocket its doubtful I would pay that much for the wheel.

Having been watching Goose wheels for sale for a while....the sets that have sold in the past 5 years have been in the $1000-$2500 range for a set of 4. They don't come up that often, but often enough!

More often than air cleaners!

So to see the prices spike on the single rims like you guys have been doing, is pretty crazy!!!! ...buying or selling!

Fine with the 5 I have...
Steve

Steve, I sure wish you would have spoken up sooner about all these inexpensive Mangusta wheels you know of! I started this thread two years ago and was VERY 'public' with my search...and after a lot of $$ and search I ended up with a set, and NOW you are telling me they are inexpensive and abundant??....bad timing I guess :/ I suppose if you can find me another full set at $1,000 - $2,500., let me know as I would add a set in silver

Now that you mention it, about the time that there were sets selling, or in some cases not selling, you had just gotten your car and were dealing with other stuff IIRC.

Since then, sets have been non-existent...Murphy's Law??? I think Gerry may have gotten the last set...but brain is not real clear on that...

The extra wheel that I found actually was reunited with it's original car!! I had old pictures from the car passing through different hands, and the wheels had a distinctive paint scheme, AND I knew the geographic area from which both came!

That's not gonna happen very often!

Just gotta keep looking....or campaign for a set in 16 & 17 sizes???

I'd spring for some larger diameter rears....if you can still get the larger circumference rubber....to fill out the wheel wells. The small tire thing on the rear makes me think roller skate.....not to mention buggering up bellhousings and oil pans.....! ouch...

Ciao!
Steve

doh, that's my luck/way...when I need something = not available unless at a new higher price point! There are v-rated tires available for these 15" wheels, they are just REAL expensive, but reproduction racing tires from the likes of Dunlop, etc. are available, I acquired a set from Roger Kraus Racing, Brendan spent a great deal of time with me evaluating which tires would not only perform, but aesthetically fill those wheel wells, cost per tire can exceed $500. not for the price conscious, but ultimately the 'coolest' way to go. There was a VERY skinny version available to mount on to the 7" spare that will fit nicely in the engine compartment too. I also have socked away a set of 305/50/15 euro ta's for the rear tires if I am able to ultimately get a set of 10" wide rear Mangusta 'remakes'. Haven't heard from too many about wanting 10" wide Mangusta wheels made, anyone else interested? They would be 10" x 15" and a 295/50/15 or 305/50/15 tire would be just right!

I spoke with Steve Wilkinson today who said that he has been working on doing some repro wheels for the Mangusta. The plan is for 17" and 18" centers that can be set into hoops of various widths to suit various requests. Timing is still a couple months off. Since I'm in no rush, I'm eager for either or both scenarios to come through. 17's for street and 15" x 10 for show would be perfect! Now all I need is to restore the car...

Mark

Theres a wheel up for auction on Ebay right now.

Mang Wheel

I checked out the Roin Technology page and found they make many reproductions. They make a wheel for the Fiat Abarth that looks similar to the Mangusta. I'll find out if they can make it in a much larger configuration.

Just go a reply from Roin. They said they could make the similar wheel for the Mangusta. I have yet to get a reply of the cost. Will keep you posted.

I inquired about 9x18 front and 11x18 back. The cost for the front is 800 euros, back is 900 euros. If 5 people buy the cost is reduced by 10%. This does not include shipping. Ben

While I know this is a desired feature.....I wonder about the logic of getting too aggressive with width out front!

I know my 7" wheels already are rubbing (just a tad!) on full lock turns, I couldn't imagine adding another inch on the inside.... One inch on the outside up front would be about all I would want to go.... perhaps just one inch wider period!?

Out back, I think there is plenty of room forr wide. Important question is... are there any tires for 15" rims that will work for these rims!

I'm running the 275-60-15's out back, and if I go to a smaller diameter tire, that is putting my bellhousing and oil pan closer to bad things........$$$$$$$! Something to contemplate and keep in mind!

If you think finding a door window is hard....how about a new bellhousing and ZF -1 case??????

Steve

If you are in no hurry, I will soon come with original wheels fresh castings, from the original molds. The first Pantera GR4 wheels have been produced this week.
It might be a little late for Santa, but those will be casted from the original molds.....not 3 piece molds...
Pat
Candy 2862 - ADA 9628

Ben zeer benieuwd ( I am looking forward )for the grp 4 wheels.

Hi All,
I shall be visiting this week, the factory in Italy, which produces the new Campagnolo GR4 Pantera wheels, and eventual Mangusta wheels. They can also produce Bizzarini, Abarth, Lancia Stratos wheels and many others. They also own the molds of some other "no longer existing " wheels for Guzzi, MV Agusta, Ducati, Aprilia.... and other famous Italian icons of the 60's and 70's.
For those who could have interest in such, ( and who haven't contacted me directly yet ) please PM me.
Good w e !

Anyone know of a front wheel for a Goose. Just asking, pass the word, need just the one.



Denis

Here 2 pce 8 x 15

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAP...geName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Thanks, I know of location of 4 rears (8 in), need fronts (7 1/2).

Denis

Mangusta wheels f/s E-Bay Germany...4 hours left!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA...e=ADME:B:WNA:US:1123

Well, that was a nice price for two new wheels! $1585 or so!

All I'd like is one!

Ciao!
Steve

Ihttp://www.ebay.com/itm/DeTomaso-Mangusta-Billet-Aluminum-Wheel-Set-Four-Brand-New-Pantera-Ford-/250944709245?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item3a6d78627d check out this link on ebay

Looks like these are from PI Motorsports.
Try this link:

http://tinyurl.com/eBay-Mangusta-Wheels

John