New guy w Pantera inbound

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Congratulations & welcome aboard.

Love the color. Car looks nicely done!

Very, very nice!

Congrats!.....I think she's a real beauty without a "big honking wing"

Thanks

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Congrats!.....I think she's a real beauty without a "big honking wing"

I second that opinion!

Very nice.... Welcome..

Hi (again, from the FGT forum)

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Originally posted by desert_detomaso:

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Congrats!.....I think she's a real beauty without a "big honking wing"

I second that opinion!

3rd it.

Beautiful!!! But don't put a wing on her. She's not a wanna-be Countach. Her lines are perfect as is. Ok, that's my opinion. It's your car, so do what makes you happy, but I love the wingless widebody look. Just looks mean and badass!

Okay, I'll jump in too. The wing dates the car. Without it the car looks like it could be brand new. With it it screams '80s. Your car, your choice. Me, a sugar scoop at most.

Enjoy, it will change your life.

Steve

Guess I'm in the minority that I wouldn't own a pantera without a wing. Dosen't mean I don't like the ones without. Personal preference.

Maybe just as Tom intended?

I think if our new member wants his Pantera to have a wing ... it should have one.

I'll jump in too. In my opinion a wide body looks good with a wing and a narrow body without one.

I'll probably keep her wingless for a while

Is there a big brake kit for them ?

Few more pics, I'm excited
Panteras have great looking engine bays but where does the food go for the Hamster ?

Another

Underside

The previous owner paid a lot of attention to detail. I really like the engine bay with the lettering. Nice!!

that is a mechanical masterpiece!

Really beautiful cat - with or without the wing. Congrats!

Does anyone know what kind of mirrors those are and where to get them?

David those are Wilkinson's mirrors.

Thanks George! They look great, as does everything else on that blue car.

I have a Pantera I would never put a wing on. But this one with bulging fenders, front spoiler and not being original, I'd go with a wing.

Maybe own it for a month or two, if you still want the wing, get it.

Congrats on your first Pantera. Now, go get a Longchamp

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Originally posted by HUBBSTER:
Hello, I've always admired Panteras & now my time has finally arrived. Have a lovely 1972 modded to GT5S specs inbound. She's a real beauty. Just need to find a big honking wing for her rear & she'll b perfect. Will post pics soon.

I have a repro aluminum unpainted wing for sale.
located into The Netherlands.
Simon
simonvels@kpnmail.nl

Nice, photos pls

Just found this photo. I've never seen this car before. Any info on which team it was & when ?

Love the nose on it

Nice!!! and welcome to the neighborhood, I am 1 1/2 to 2 hours north in PSL.

PS I love my wing.

IMHO look at it for a while, check out the lines. Do what you want!

If you want to see mine with a wing pm me and I will give you my contact info. Wing or not it is beautiful! I am around this week.

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Originally posted by HUBBSTER:

Just found this photo. I've never seen this car before. Any info on which team it was & when ?

That's the Michangeli/Pietromarchi Pantera circa early 1979

This is a race car familiar to most Pantera enthusiasts from pictures of it in its original Group 5 livery such as in the picture you posted.

The car was never driven on the street or sold to the public, it was built from a uni-body acquired from the factory in 1977, it has no VIN/Chassis number, but has been referred to as chassis 001. The car was built to Group 5 specification by a race car constructor with ties to the DeTomaso factory, Sala/Marverti (William Sala and Giovanni Marverti) for the Maurizio Michangeli and Carlo Pietromarchi race team.

It was raced in Group 5 three seasons; 1979 - 1981. Some changes were made in late 1979, the design of the front spoiler changed, becoming more blunt but less attractive. The decal across the top of the windshield changed from reading Sala-Marverti to William Sala Racing.

The Group 5 class was cancelled after the 1981 season, so in late 1981 the car was modified to Group C specification by Auto Elite of Modena, in preparation for the 1982 season. From that time onward the car, having drastically altered livery, displayed an Auto Elite decal across the windshield.

Three things that never changed from 1979 to at least 1983 were the sponsorship "Guida Monaci", the team name "Michangeli/Pietromarchi " and the yellow/brown color scheme.

I have a few pictures of the car posted near the bottom of this Face Book photo albums, including the car as it appears today.

Pantera International Pantera Photo Album on Facebook

Thanks, here's the ad that went w my new car. She should b here Mon. Hope it stops raining here, feel like I'm living in Seattle


Beautiful, Award Winning '72 Pantera. Concours Restored, and Transformed into a GT5-S, utilizing the Hall Pantera Steel Conversion product that included Full Steel Fender Flares, Hood Cooling Vents, and Front Valance Panel. This remarkable example maintains its Original 351ci Cleveland Engine (Fully Rebuilt) featuring TRW Pistons, All New Internal Bearings, Polished Ford Motorsports Intake, Holley 850 CFM Racing Carburetor, and Jet-Hot Ceramic Coated Exhaust Headers. Other items of note include 10 quart Aviaid Oil Pan, External Oil Cooler & Fan, Stainless Steel Water Tube & Tank, Oversized Radiator (repositioned for Improved Cooling), Aluminum Water Pump, Ford Motorsports Electronic Ignition, 140 Amp Alternator, and High Torque Starter. The Original ZF Transaxle was Fully Rebuilt, and Safety Wired by Hall Pantera. Additional upgrades include Centerforce Aluminum Flywheel with Double Disk Clutch, Stainless Bulk Head & Gas Tank Covers, Polished Aluminum Camber Bar, Adjustable Coil Over Shocks, Wilwood 6-Piston Front Calipers & 4-Piston Rear Calipers with Stainless Brake Lines, and 3 Piece 17" Modular Wheels by Etoile. The Stunning 'Dark Sapphire Pearl' Show Finish surrounds a Luxurious Italian Ivory Leather Interior with Burl Wood Dash & Door Accents, LeCarra Steering Wheel with Quick-Disconnect Hub, Custom Marble Shift Knob, and Five Point Racing Harness Seat Belts. The Looks, Quality of Build, and Performance of this Pantera is Second to None. One of the Finest in the World!

What is a good EFI for Panteras ?

Not wild about carbs

Congrats on a great looking car

SWEEEEEET CAT!!!!
Where did you find her?

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Originally posted by UFO-LOW:
SWEEEEEET CAT!!!!
Where did you find her?

I say on the internet she is posted on a few web sight i would put a link but i am sure the owner would do that if he wanted

Thanks, she was on Autotraderclassic.com
I didn't waste any time snapping her up

Hubbster. Great looking car.
If you put a wing on it, I will drive down from the Great White North and remove it myself

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Originally posted by HUBBSTER:
What is a good EFI for Panteras ?

Not wild about carbs

I run a Mass-Flo system. I installed it... turn the key and it started, runs great. I told the guy it was going in a Pantera and he made the harness to fit. FYI with or without a wing car looks great.