Out of curiousity does anyone know how many Mangustas are still with us??
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A mangusta owner I spoke with at Monterey quoted 200 (400 were produced).
cowboy from hell
cowboy from hell
Wow...so 50% of Mangustas are gone.
How'd he come up with that figure?
How'd he come up with that figure?
He was quoting another person, a Mangusta authority, I recognized the fellows name at the time (August), but I can't recall who it was now. I have another source for Mangusta info, I'll shoot him an e-mail and post his reply when I get it.
cowboy from hell, suffering from CRS
cowboy from hell, suffering from CRS
quote:suffering from CRS
I resemble that remark!
A few years ago there were pictures of a wrecked Mangusta floating around the internet. It had overturned on a public road.
I suspect many fell victim to a similar fate.
Josh
a reply from Dana Hansen, the founder of Mangusta International:
"Regarding the remaining cars, I think we have to take an educated guess at this time until more owners come forward. I think that it is "safe" to say that 200 do exist, as this is very likely based on the cars I and others have knowledge of combined with the likelihood that half of the originals would still remain as driveable vehicles (not counting parts cars, wrecks, etc.) Mostly guessing, but I hope this helps somewhat."
"Regarding the remaining cars, I think we have to take an educated guess at this time until more owners come forward. I think that it is "safe" to say that 200 do exist, as this is very likely based on the cars I and others have knowledge of combined with the likelihood that half of the originals would still remain as driveable vehicles (not counting parts cars, wrecks, etc.) Mostly guessing, but I hope this helps somewhat."
I will bet you a nickle that when all is said and done that percentage wise there are more Mangusta survivors then Panteras.
Just think how many Panteras have been parted out recently because of a "fender bender" and they aren't worth what they will cost to fix.
How many Mangusta parts cars have we seen?
I tend to believe that people who buy them are not casual purchasers. They know that they have always been special.
They werem't looking for a pickup truck and wound up with a Goose.
I say that over 80% survive. I didn't say they are registered or are driven regularly. They just survive.
I wouldn't mind having a few more surviors around.
Just think how many Panteras have been parted out recently because of a "fender bender" and they aren't worth what they will cost to fix.
How many Mangusta parts cars have we seen?
I tend to believe that people who buy them are not casual purchasers. They know that they have always been special.
They werem't looking for a pickup truck and wound up with a Goose.
I say that over 80% survive. I didn't say they are registered or are driven regularly. They just survive.
I wouldn't mind having a few more surviors around.
quote:Originally posted by PanteraDoug:
I will bet you a nickle that when all is said and done that percentage wise there are more Mangusta survivors then Panteras.
Just think how many Panteras have been parted out recently because of a "fender bender" and they aren't worth what they will cost to fix.
How many Mangusta parts cars have we seen?
I tend to believe that people who buy them are not casual purchasers. They know that they have always been special.
They werem't looking for a pickup truck and wound up with a Goose.
I say that over 80% survive. I didn't say they are registered or are driven regularly. They just survive.
I wouldn't mind having a few more surviors around.
Rest assured Doug, some day, long after you and I are gone from this world, There will be a few hundred Panteras left and they will sit quitely in some carpeted air conditioned glass show case, where maybe once a year the owner will show it along with his hundreds of other cars in his collection, and he will lament the fact of how it is damn near impossible to find a Pantera that wasn't ruined by a previous owner. He will take a sip on his mint julip and say "Too bad these cars were not appreciated for what they were. They should not allow commoners to purchase classic cars."
quote:Originally posted by george pence:
a reply from Dana Hansen, the founder of Mangusta International:
"Regarding the remaining cars, I think we have to take an educated guess at this time until more owners come forward. I think that it is "safe" to say that 200 do exist, as this is very likely based on the cars I and others have knowledge of combined with the likelihood that half of the originals would still remain as driveable vehicles (not counting parts cars, wrecks, etc.) Mostly guessing, but I hope this helps somewhat."
What makes it difficult is that many Mangusta owners never drive their cars or keep them hidden and eternally parked as part of a larger collection of cars.
Also, unlike Panteras which were mass produced for the USA market, where did most Mangustas end up? Europe? I bet it's tough to account for these cars.
Josh
Let's face it Josh. The best view of the Mangusta is from the exterior, not the interior.
The fantasy or driving them is better then the reality.
I fit perfectly as a driver when I was 12.
Of course I may be getting at a basis of my own problems.
My reality can't possibly match my fantasies. There's a lot of that going around.
The fantasy or driving them is better then the reality.
I fit perfectly as a driver when I was 12.
Of course I may be getting at a basis of my own problems.
My reality can't possibly match my fantasies. There's a lot of that going around.
I tend to think there might be more than 200 around, just because most owners do not drive them or at least not much. I have a friend who has 3 of his own. I was surprised when I sat in one and felt like the wind shield was touching my forehead. And I am very average sized 5'9". but I do love the exotic profile (not as much as the Pantera of course)and the fact that you just do not see them on the road. I would love to own that Blue/ white race car that has been shown on the PIBB!
Oh and George, that CRS problem must be spreading and fast. I'm 48 and I swear my memory has gotten up and left the building. My wife says it is because of so much time on the cell phone (business), usually 3000-4000 minutes per month.
Old post...but why not!
I "may" have been one of those people talking a 50% survival rating. Back when I first got my Goose, just about the time the internet came online..., you could barely find a complete car or a parts car. In my adventure to chase down info and parts for my car, I learned of several cars that had been wrecked, rusted into the ground....and lately have heard of more....Oakland fire claimed one.... a few on eBay showed up in disgusting form.... but the GOOD NEWS is that so many more have surfaced that are actually drivable or are being returned to the road!!!!
Qvalle doc's tell us that 275 Gooses were imported to the US. There were probably another 25-30 that got dragged back by servicemen etc....
NOW, we are seeing a reverse trend, of cars going back to Europe!!! The exchange rate is killing our Goose population here!
I have amassed my own private mailing list and photo collection of probably 65ish owners, of which a couple own more than one car. I've documented as many serial numbers with pic's as owners will share. I probably have 58ish cars confirmed, with another half dozen photos of cars with no serial numbers associated.
A promise of privacy has kept me from broadcasting this information.....other than in my private scrap book which rides around with me in the car!
And to PanteraDoug, looking out of a Goose is WAY better than looking into one.........
In fact, I'm gonna go home and dig mine out very soon and look out of it while I enjoy a beautiful day here in the Valley!!!! PCNC meeting tonite.....
YEEEEHAAAAA!!!
Ciao!
Steve
I "may" have been one of those people talking a 50% survival rating. Back when I first got my Goose, just about the time the internet came online..., you could barely find a complete car or a parts car. In my adventure to chase down info and parts for my car, I learned of several cars that had been wrecked, rusted into the ground....and lately have heard of more....Oakland fire claimed one.... a few on eBay showed up in disgusting form.... but the GOOD NEWS is that so many more have surfaced that are actually drivable or are being returned to the road!!!!
Qvalle doc's tell us that 275 Gooses were imported to the US. There were probably another 25-30 that got dragged back by servicemen etc....
NOW, we are seeing a reverse trend, of cars going back to Europe!!! The exchange rate is killing our Goose population here!
I have amassed my own private mailing list and photo collection of probably 65ish owners, of which a couple own more than one car. I've documented as many serial numbers with pic's as owners will share. I probably have 58ish cars confirmed, with another half dozen photos of cars with no serial numbers associated.
A promise of privacy has kept me from broadcasting this information.....other than in my private scrap book which rides around with me in the car!
And to PanteraDoug, looking out of a Goose is WAY better than looking into one.........
In fact, I'm gonna go home and dig mine out very soon and look out of it while I enjoy a beautiful day here in the Valley!!!! PCNC meeting tonite.....
YEEEEHAAAAA!!!
Ciao!
Steve