Panteras Prices at Mecum Auction on Sat September 7th

Thanks for that. The second link on the 7600 mile car should be a standard bearer on Pantera values.

I just hope by 3:45 (estimated auction time) the bars have been open long enough to cause some 'instant appreciation'.

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Originally posted by A Hudson:
Thanks for that. The second link on the 7600 mile car should be a standard bearer on Pantera values.

I just hope by 3:45 (estimated auction time) the bars have been open long enough to cause some 'instant appreciation'.

Oh I know that saying all too well.
"IF YOU DRINK, DON'T BID... IF YOU BID YOU SHOULDN'T DRINK" Or maybe that was drinking and driving but either way it's a bad idea.

The black '72 went for $36,500.

The red '74 with 7500 miles went for $79K!

red one sold for $79,000

$79,000 + $5,530 for Mecum's fees.
Buyer paid $84,530

A few pictures and some information about the condition of the cars would make this information more relevant for future readers

-G

Lot S156 1974 DeTomaso Pantera
351/210 HP, 5-Speed



- Very rare Pantera L
- Original paint
- Original interior
- Original tires
- Just out of a 35 year ownership
- Two owner car
- 7,600 actual miles
- Unrestored and does not need restoration
- Factory air conditioning
- Power windows
- Original keys and owner manuals
- Original glass

If the rest of the car looks as clean and original as the picture and discription shows. I think even at that price, I would have to call that a nice buy.

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Originally posted by Quickitty:
If the rest of the car looks as clean and original as the picture and discription shows. I think even at that price, I would have to call that a nice buy.

I agree.

If you wind back the clock to 1974 and look at other performance cars of that era, I imagine a similar mileage/condition Pontiac Trans Am would've brought 50 grand or better. And that's for a pretty pedestrian car. A Ferrari 365BB would've pulled over 400k.

There is a 10k mile green 74 Pantera on ebay right now at 60k ish, reserve not met. These cars are still under the money, and it appears that stock and original (with sensible reliability improvements) are getting more attention, appreciation.