I bought mine in 2016 in Italy from 2nd owner - #1173 - for 230.000,00€
It is an unmodified and highly original, very well restored, very well driving car !!! I did get a 2nd set of wheels. I think for this early PB Pantera, the price is still correct : you don't find them very often in original condition, most are molested (especially US cars, unfortunately).
My car IS NOT FOR SALE !!
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I am not sure if this is a general view, personal take when it comes to Panteras is that it's hard to use the term "molesting" - they're highly individualized cars and reflect the love of and commitment for long term ownership of those who care for them. Fashions through the years admittedly dictated some changes. If veering from original made for molesting the case, the factory was first in line to reflect this. I went often to the factory while growing up in Italy, there was a fair amount of modifications (upgrades) promoted through the years, the engines, the brakes, steering column, hood vents, etc. That they command a high price if fully original is true for Europe as of the last few years - may be here too, yours is truly stunningly done but a higher price should, I think, more reflect the great work done by the restoring artisans than anything else. I have a 3/ 71 built PB - US version, untouched from original and extensively gone through/ fastidiously maintained mechanically for dependability, but I agree with others that originality is not a sine qua non to consider when purchasing these cars - may add some but not that dramatically high a premium. It seems as I followed these cars through the years that it became a recent fashion more than mechanical culture to own original models for those who won't drive these cars only and will head into collecting.
For as much as you indicate cost, I will sale mine any day and buy a GTS.......
