Record price

Wow looks like at least two bidders really wanted "this" car. I hope it brings up the prices for the rest of us owners. Then again, who knows.

Opinions wanted, what does everyone think about the main driver of this price. Looks to be a very clean original car but I've seen similar cars sell and not get to those numbers. Is being the last one to be imported to the US really that much of a driver? My car is identical, color, bumpers, numbers matching original motor and I can't imagine that number.

I can't see the increase in value just because this is the last car imported. Makes no sense to me whatsoever. Last car built, yes. Fist car built, yes. Last car imported with almost 0 miles, maybe.

Sometimes I think these big auction houses attract people with so much cash that they can afford to pay these prices for things they want.
I think the market for original-ish Panteras is growing stronger VS totally modded cars.
I have only had my car for short time, But have been obsessing on the P car market for years. It looks like cars with original or that have maintained original interior appearances and exteriors are starting to bring more cash then cars that have been updated to more modern interiors and components.. Just my .02- IMHO cars are not really an investment and should be built and made as the owner desires ..

I don't understand the logic. The motor needs to be pulled and freshen up, it's not representative of that value, not to mention all other systems, so more money. Then what are you going to do with it? Probably not drive it that's for sure. If it was bought for speculation, I find it hard to believe someone would think it's worth more than that, so it's not going to be flipped anytime soon. But then when does logic rule in the old car hobby?

Yeah it has a bit of uniqueness to it, being last import coupled with low miles. I agree, most likely bought for lookin at with story telling rather than driving a lot.

There's a science to this. I sell about 18 Pantera a year on average, have for a long long time. Average age of a purchaser is late 30's. Lot's of techies. Combination of things in play to 'ring the bell' at live auction. They include but not limited to, ~original~ paint cars in excellent condition, low miles, no stories, and clean. Now about the auction; pay up for the best spot that includes live coverage. You're on stage around the world, with silent internet bids as well as live phone bidders from all around the globe. While prime time spots are a premium you must go that way. These spots are sold out 90 days in advance. I always pay an ~additional~ 1600 at Dana Mecum to 3000 dollars [Craig Jackson]for such spots. Why? It works. In addition I also buy extra 'numbers' meaning several prime time spots. I lock 'em in their mine. If I don't use them I 'sell' the spots to friends, since none are available as time closes in. They can sell for a premium. Has to be a Friday prime or Saturday prime & not dinner time, not morning, not early afternoon. I sell at live auction. If your 'stars' are aligned, you're going to knock it out of the park. BUT... you have to 'work' the auction from the stage. Watching who's bidding, & not allowing the auction top stop until the numbers are in your arena. Last time at Barrett a car didn't do all the money on Friday prime, I had them re-run the car Saturday prime [for a fee] they'll do that. The car did 40% more. Stars were aligned. Takes a combination of talent, luck, work, & nerve.

Wow, all that makes a lot of sense, had no idea it was so involved. Thanks for the info.