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My baby's home and she's got a new sister...

markcharltonmarkcharltonOld enough to know better and still young enough not to care. My '71 Pantera
Finally (weeks after DEEB did) brought my cat out of hibernation and brought her home. The winter projects were minor this time. New water pump, all new liquids, braided lines and Porterfield pads all around, new Euro lenses and 2" more headroom thanks to re-gluing the headliner with new foam.

The big news (for me anyway) is her new stable-mate. I never thought I would ever own a car as nice as a Pantera and I was certain that I would never own a car that would make a Pantera seem like a civilized GT. But this is that car. There’s just something about big V8 thump right behind your back-side that’s just intoxicating.

If the weather holds for this Sunday, anyone who can get to Ottawa is welcome to join in on making my new next-door neighbours wish they’d bought a house elsewhere. Big Grin

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markcharltonmarkcharltonOld enough to know better and still young enough not to care. My '71 Pantera
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I'll bet it has a hot running stroked 302 in it, huh? He, he, he ...


Says the wise one who helped advise me that the engine was nicely built (what do I know?).

Its a stroked HiPo 289 (now 331) with all sorts of go-fast work done on it. The dyno says 410 HP and 393 lbs/ft of torque, and the seat-of-the-pants agrees! The noise out the back (no mufflers, just some scavengers) is earth-shattering!

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markcharltonmarkcharltonOld enough to know better and still young enough not to care. My '71 Pantera
I'd love to see you Richard, but if you want wheel time, you've got to bring something more enticing than an Escape! Big Grin

Emery, bring the bacon and I'll fry it up!

Weather is not looking great for Sunday, so we may postpone, but there are a growing bunch of us who are eager to disturb the peace en-mass.
markcharltonmarkcharltonOld enough to know better and still young enough not to care. My '71 Pantera
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Originally posted by deeb:
<<...a car that would make a Pantera seem like a civilized GT>>

I'm gettin' worried Mark. You're already starting to dis your Cat. Get that thing fired up so I can whomp your replicar ass with my very uncivilized and downright insane Pantera.

I need to give back the respect your white stablemate so deserves.


David, one has to be the responsible, civilized one, and has to be the hell-raiser. Sort of like me and you! Big Grin LOL

Rob, the weather's looking crappy, so you may want to rain-check this Sunday (although you're welcome anytime!)

Everyone else: Thanks for the kind words. Don't listen to David, I love my Pantera and she's always going to be top kitty in my garage (unless I can ever afford a Miura... Smiler )
mark5872mark5872Member
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Originally posted by Mark Charlton:
It's a GTD. One of the larger and earlier makers of the replicas. The car was built in the UK in 1988, so it has that nice weathered patina. There are some great kits to start from now (RCR, CAV, MDA, ERA, but bring a big wallet and lots of time...



Mark, I think the GT40 deserves a photo album here on the board. I've always loved the GT40, but until now, have never been really impressed with the kits that I've seen.

Looking good ! Cool
panteradougpanteradougMember
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Originally posted by Si Targa:
Hi Mark.
Congrats to your new car. Last summer I had the chance to try Gavin Hutton's GTD 40.
Not so easy to get in the car. From this day on, I am happy with the space of a Pantera cabin.
Franz


The Pantera cabin is on the spacious side as far as Comp GT cars go. Most of those drivers are the size of Jockeys. Must be a weight thing.

I think the GT is better in the snow but you need chains.

Congrats, that's some stable.
markcharltonmarkcharltonOld enough to know better and still young enough not to care. My '71 Pantera
Michael, the decision is easy - drive the Pantera unless I am REALLY paying (or wanting) attention. As Franz will no doubt attest, the GT40 is a car that requires a fair bit of attention to drive safely, and the less traffic around, the better. But DEEB assures me, that will get easier with time.

Mark, I’d love to do an album, but don’t want to clog the PBB with it, and I have a bunch of items to deal with before I want to show any detailed photos!

Franz, getting in is all about not stepping in sh*t before you stand on the seat to lower yourself in. Also, a removable steering wheel is an absolute must in this car (as opposed to a nice idea like it is in a Pantera).

Doug. I’ll let you know for sure next winter, but I’m pretty sure that the Pantera’s prodigious ground clearance will prove it is the better “winter driver”—although my 335 tires are not ideal unless your are dealing with soft-pack snow where a large footprint is essential. Smiler I do feel very fortunate to have the garage of my dreams.
markcharltonmarkcharltonOld enough to know better and still young enough not to care. My '71 Pantera
Bill, my wife loves cars as much as I (we) do, and we don't have kids. I have no doubt that if we did, there would be no Pantera and no GT40 (but also no mini-van either...). I bought her an RX-8, which she adores. I was cleaning out the garage yesterday and had the cars in the driveway and all my neighbours said to my face was how great my wife must be (she really is) and what a great job my cars do at slowing down traffic! Hey, who knew that these cars could do so much to enhance safety. Big Grin
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Well I had a big weekend showing off the new (to me, anyway) Pantera and as a special treat Mark took me for a ride in his GT40.

Words can't describe what that was like. There just aren't enough synonyms for 'speed'. I was smiling all day afterwards. A big thanks to Mark for the ride and the chat about Pantera info in general. Kingston should be a blast! Are there any more confirmed guests?
markcharltonmarkcharltonOld enough to know better and still young enough not to care. My '71 Pantera
Andy, it was great to see you again, especially along with your new baby. It was nice to go for the drives in all 3 cars and to experience yet another Pantera. Each one a bit different and each truly a blast! You've got years of fun ahead and a great groups of friends here on the board and within a couple of hours—all ready to help when you need. Here's a couple more pics of the GT40 after I repaired some previous damage (rear clip opened on previous owner...) and re-did the stripes (wider) etc.

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