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

markcharltonOld 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.

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4/20/066:40 PM

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George PAdmin.

Bitchen my friend,

and it's not white either!

I'll bet it has a hot running stroked 302 in it, huh? He, he, he ...

All joking aside, I'm happy for you, have a blast! Wish I could be there.

George

4/20/066:46 PM

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markcharltonOld 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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4/20/067:01 PM

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richardtMember

So Mark if we all drive to Ottawathis weekend do we get to take turns driving the GT 40? I'll let drive my Escape. It makes my corvette look like a family sedan. Looking forward to getting together with you guys up there. The Pantera comes home May 1, weather permitting.
Richard

4/20/067:21 PM

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davidbMember

Whoa! That is one sick garage. I will be there Sunday to moan all around it.

Oh yeah. Find a nice secluded road Mark and we'll see how the HP to weight ratio plays out.

4/20/067:47 PM

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Hawaii (Guest)

Way cool! Only wish we could hear it too! Looks like you can cook up some tasty bacon and eggs on that cool stainless steel platter!! with the 180's keeping it warm.

Very sweeettt!

4/20/068:27 PM

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markcharltonOld 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!

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.

4/20/068:40 PM

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Downunder (Guest)

Well done Mark!
You couldn't have found a better stable mate than the GT40, well maybe a Muira.
Dennis

4/20/0610:59 PM

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jwr2968 (Guest)

Whow Mark!!Great cars.Where's the cobra?

4/21/063:24 AM

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rapierMember

WOW.

And it makes the Pantera look tall.

Is the real thing or a replica?

4/21/064:08 AM

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markcharltonOld enough to know better and still young enough not to care. My '71 Pantera

Replica. If I had enough cash for a real one ($millions), I'd have a Miura as well! (and a Mangusta, a Bora, a Ghibli, an XKE, a 250 GTL and probably a nicely finished garage.

4/21/064:24 AM

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rapierMember

I with you there.
With unlimited cash I'd have a Miura too - one of the last ones.
And a Mustang Mach 1 too.

A replica GT40 is probably a more useable car.

4/21/066:42 AM

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rapierMember

And a replica Vanwall.

4/21/066:44 AM

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comp2Member

Very cool Mark, how does it handle?

Gary

4/21/066:49 AM

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huskerMember

Which of the replicas is it?

4/21/0610:27 AM

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garth66"When speed is the only thing that counts"

Yes, which replica is it? Inquiring minds want to know. I want to build one some day myself. Anyway, it's beautiful! Just wish it were in my garage!

Congrats!
Garth

4/21/0610:51 AM

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markcharltonOld enough to know better and still young enough not to care. My '71 Pantera

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...

4/21/0611:17 AM

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davidbMember

<<...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.

4/21/063:02 PM

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