Does anyone in the forum know what number car he had? Or maybe someone I can contact to find out? My car is the same year an color. My kids thought it would be cool if we owned his car.
Thanks
George
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It was THPNESO1954
More information on the Elvis Pantera here;
http://www.panteracars.com/elvis1001.htm
Julian
More information on the Elvis Pantera here;
http://www.panteracars.com/elvis1001.htm
Julian
His car also had some distinguishing bullet holes from when he got angry and the car wouldn't start.
HI. Someone correct me if i'm wrong, but i seem to remember the ELVIS PANTERA selling some year's back for quite a lot of money.
Something like a MILLION dollar's if memory serves.
JOHN
Something like a MILLION dollar's if memory serves.
JOHN
I Know that it changed hands several times, and I saw it sell at auction in Phoenix quite a while back. And then I think it was at Barrett-Jackson one year. But I never heard that it ever sold for anywhere close to a million. anyone else know anything about the last time it sold?
According to the website Julian included a link for above ...
"The car also has the dubious distinction of having been sold for over $1 million. The previous owner said that a good deal of the million, though, was in gems which, when received by the seller appraised for far less than their stated value, so this part of the car’s claim to fame is on rocky ground."
However, at this site, it lists the prices paid for the car at a series of auctions and $450K is the highest shown (although there are a couple of other known sales without prices associated ...
https://www.qv500.com/detomasoregistrypan01954.php
"The car also has the dubious distinction of having been sold for over $1 million. The previous owner said that a good deal of the million, though, was in gems which, when received by the seller appraised for far less than their stated value, so this part of the car’s claim to fame is on rocky ground."
However, at this site, it lists the prices paid for the car at a series of auctions and $450K is the highest shown (although there are a couple of other known sales without prices associated ...
https://www.qv500.com/detomasoregistrypan01954.php
Still, even at a paltry 450K, that's got to make it the most valuable pantera on the planet.
Note bottom of photo - owned by Petersen Family
Displayed at the Los Angeles - just across the street from the La Brea Tar Pits - Petersen Automotive Museum.
This is a great museum, and not just for car nuts. It is VERY well done and can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Check out the fender-mounted bullet rear view mirrors.
Displayed at the Los Angeles - just across the street from the La Brea Tar Pits - Petersen Automotive Museum.
This is a great museum, and not just for car nuts. It is VERY well done and can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Check out the fender-mounted bullet rear view mirrors.
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Thanks for all the information everyone. We all still think that it is very cool to be owners of a car of distinction and to be associated with this group of lucky owners.
I'm taking mine out of storage SOON!!! Just as soon as we get some rain to wash all the nasty salt off the roads.
I can't wait!!!
George
I'm taking mine out of storage SOON!!! Just as soon as we get some rain to wash all the nasty salt off the roads.
I can't wait!!!
George