Its a European model. The European models used instrumentation in Italian, hence the speedo is in kph and the odometer in kiolometers.
thats what i thought thank you
If you keep it for a year, you will have it for life. They grow on you, you will be one of us.
With a Whiskey in hand, You will sit for hours in your garage starring at the car, taking in the lines, like a Moanalissa, a beautiful work of art that few understand.
Then you will understand that you have a 1 of 1. Something truly unique, something not to be improved upon, but to be kept as close to orignal as possible.
When you have reached that point, your done. You will never let the car out of your sight.
You might as well design your avitar now
Good Luck.
With a Whiskey in hand, You will sit for hours in your garage starring at the car, taking in the lines, like a Moanalissa, a beautiful work of art that few understand.
Then you will understand that you have a 1 of 1. Something truly unique, something not to be improved upon, but to be kept as close to orignal as possible.
When you have reached that point, your done. You will never let the car out of your sight.
You might as well design your avitar now
Good Luck.
i know i have two lamborghini that i stare at now in my garage i have a feeling once i get im going to keep but who knows i thought id keep my wife and stare at her all day but i didnt i got rid of lol thanks take care iv learned so much the past months about panteras probably more then any car i had
quote:Originally posted by eric:
i know i have two lamborghini that i stare at now in my garage i have ... learned so much the past months about panteras probably more then any car i had
OK Eric,
Now that you're one of us, we need photos. Start with a few of the Pantera, then the Lamborghinis and if you have a good one of the ex, why not.
You will find these cars have an infectious aspect to them. Probably more than most exotics out there. My theory is that it's actually other owners that infect us because this is a group more eager and willing to help than you'll find with many marques. Have fun!Mark
I second (or is it third) the request for photos!
If you decide to keep the car, then, as folks have said, treasure it's unique place in DeTomaso history and maintain the originality as best you can - you could always get a second to modify and the first one won't get jealous.
If you decide to sell, then look around for a collector who would preserve the car to the same standards as your father has; and not someone who's going to try to flip it for a quick buck, or park it in a humid barn or a shed thinking it will take care of itself for 10-15 years while they wait for prices to rise (not that these are the only types of people out there ... I'm just suggesting that with this car, you may want to be more involved in choosing who should or shouldn't be allowed to be its next curator, that's not so easy to do with an auction).
Good luck, and I hope the car joins your stable soon!
If you decide to keep the car, then, as folks have said, treasure it's unique place in DeTomaso history and maintain the originality as best you can - you could always get a second to modify and the first one won't get jealous.
If you decide to sell, then look around for a collector who would preserve the car to the same standards as your father has; and not someone who's going to try to flip it for a quick buck, or park it in a humid barn or a shed thinking it will take care of itself for 10-15 years while they wait for prices to rise (not that these are the only types of people out there ... I'm just suggesting that with this car, you may want to be more involved in choosing who should or shouldn't be allowed to be its next curator, that's not so easy to do with an auction).
Good luck, and I hope the car joins your stable soon!
ass soon as i pick up from paint job i will put all pics up
can someone tell me why my wife hasnt spoke to me eversince i bought this pantera
quote:Originally posted by eric:
can someone tell me why my wife hasnt spoke to me eversince i bought this pantera
Are you asking this question as if it's a problem?
was joking everytime i buy something expensive she thinks im crazy and dont talk to me for weeks i love this i might buy one more
question does chromeing the rims make rims not original is this stupid should i leave stock they are flawless original rims but i think chrome would look better help is this a stupid idea does this hurt the orig flawless stock wheels and how can i tell if there original tires is it impossible to be original tires with 33 thousand kilometers
I seriously doubt they are the original tires. What brand and size are they? The original wheels are magnesium. If you like the original look several vendors sell wheels which mimic the orignal design but in nicely polished aluminum. Chroming magnesium requires special processes. Why not get aftermarket wheels and store the original ones? By the way, do you have a picture of the original wheels?
no but i can take picture i think im skipping chrome im leaving rims alone i guess im bored lol as soon as i get back car from paint shop im posting pics ill send u any pics u want rims etc
eric,
If they are the originals, I would not change the original finish. You would regret it later -- I am assuming that the rims are original to the car. If they are not then it's really no big deal -- but if they are in fact 4 early rims, it would be crazy to change the finish, IMHO.
Mark
If they are the originals, I would not change the original finish. You would regret it later -- I am assuming that the rims are original to the car. If they are not then it's really no big deal -- but if they are in fact 4 early rims, it would be crazy to change the finish, IMHO.
Mark
So what ever happened to this car? Back from paint yet?
I have a spare set of rims if you want to save the original tires and rims for shows, and put new rubber on the 1974 rims I have. You in Florida? pm me if you want to meet.
Happy New Year
Happy New Year