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deniscCaretaker of 8MA1244 '70 Euro Mangusta DRIVE THEM, THEY WERE MEANT TO BE DRIVEN, IF YOU WANT TO LOOK AT ONE, BUY A POSTER!
quote:Originally posted by Bosswrench:
Hi, Peter. From the serial #, your car is a late pre-L (chrome bumper model) from mid-1972 but is otherwise unknown in the Club. Since it was likely first sold in Europe/the Mid-East, the best source of info will be Santiago DeTomaso, son of the founder who still has all the records of Euro-sold Panteras. He can be reached at santiago@sdetomaso.it This is a side business for him so there will be a charge.
Incidently, nearly ALL '71-'75 Panteras sold in Europe were called 'GTS' models but many had features not seen on U.S models. Many had specific-country parts included.
quote:Originally posted by Joules5:
Hi Peter,
Contrary to what Jack has said your car is a true Euro GTS, black euro bumperettes, mouse hair L dash and other Euro only traits give it away. I suggest to get hold of Chuck at Provamo.com and have him get you access to his website and registry. The photos he has show a Euro front plate which might offer a route to tracing some history.
I purchased my first Pantera from Gullwing Motorcars, they are a high volume low profit outfit and. I wouldn't hold out much hope that they will have much if any history.
If your previous Pantera is the one I am thinking of that was abandoned in Saudi and rescued it was a late model GT5 as opposed to GTS. The later GT5 cars were made in limited numbers.
Santiago's new venture, RSCorse has all the old De Tomaso parts and records, the website is http://www.rscorse.com/ and e-mail contact chiara.rscorse@gmail.com
Good luck,
Julian
quote:Originally posted by Denis C:
Check with Chuck @ Provamo as your car is in the registry, also note the car was for sale at GUllwing motor car, they may have prior owner's info,
