Sunroof Panteras

That would eliminate the need for dropped floor pans for the taller owners to.

Doug, after Gary Hall did that purple passion car he said he would never again build a targa Pantera. There was way more work to it than what it was worth.

Back in 1980 I moved to Southern Cal to further my "graduate studies" and Malibu was on that list. I saw what was for me my first Mangusta so I wheeled the Old "Judge" around (I had a '69 GTO Judge then) and followed that car home. The owner was gracious to this babbling college kid and answered my many questions. He did tell me that his sunroof was not stock. I later learned that guy was Dino Martin who was tragically killed in a militray flying accident. (It was a flying accident, I beleive he was in the Air Guard). Anyway I think the car later burned in a fire. I am sure some will remember more of the facts and maybe who/where that sunroof was done.

It would probably be hard to seal with the chassis flex in the Pantera. I believe Ferrari never did get Dino's to seal properly due to that problem.

6661's sugar daddy Steve

I believe that having a sunroof on the Pantera DOES devalue it! When I purchased this Machine the seller knocked off $2000. I would never have had 'it' installed, myself; But, a Man named Kiell Quvale, did (whoever he was. LOL). Then, I became 'use' to it. The new views, both Out of and Into the Pantera are very unique, in the least. Especially looking, from outside the car, down into the cockpit, through the rear window and viewing the engine. It's just different, like seeing the interior through a 'Glass Case'. This SunRoof is mirrored, can be opened a couple of inches for much needed ventilation and is removable to produce (if you'll allow me) a 'Semi-Targa' roof. To correct the popular belief that a sunroof will add headroom; this is NOT the case as the interior 'trim ring' protrudes down from the headliner 1.0". I like having it a lot and would not want to do without it. Any questions!? Just plant them here and they'll be answered.

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Marlin

Any pics from inside the car?

madguy

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Marlin, I don't think it looks bad. Whoever did yours didn't lowball it. That one I think is an "American Sunfoof" unit.

Don't worry. I'm not about to run out and do one.
I'm just wondering what it is that seemingly eberyone objects to?

Is this the kind that Dino Martin had in the Mangusta? I never heard about him being a Detomaso owner.

I'd like to see the view from the interior too.

That quvalle guy he is talking about that did his car was one of the biggest DeTomaso importers ever. He is the one who tried to get DeTomaso to build a new Mongoose. What a dissaster that was for him. Business wise.

I only know of a couple of the importers, Stroupe, Staufer and Wilkins I think.
I'm not sure why the sunroof devalues the car. Maybe because it wasn't factory?
I'll bet you that Roland doesn't think that his Targa is worth less.

...The name is Quvale! He was going to import the mongusta into San Francisco. This Pantera was part of his collection, stored in a warehouse in SanFrancisco before it was auctioned off at Monterey to 'Fantasy Junction' in Emeryville, Ca. A Exoticar dealer. I purchased the car from them in Aug. 2001. In my Opinion adding a aftermarket SunRoof to your Pantera DeValues it (as far as a Purist or Collector is concerned), because you HACKED UP THE ROOF!!! There is a LOT of 'TALK' on this BB, but very few are awake and paying attention. For those who requested them; photos from inside the Pantera looking through the SunRoof, are on the way. And I would like to know why I was changed from 'Sustaining Pro' to 'Active Enthusiast'!!? I consider it a demotion...

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There is a LOT of 'TALK' on this BB, but very few are awake and paying attention

Marlin,

Paying attention would show that your change to 'Active Enthusiast' was an automatic - upgrade - due to your number of posts. However, with 994 posts you should be at the 'major contributor' level. In any case, we're glad to have you here.

But I suppose you can consider it a demotion if you wish.

Larry

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#6 Looking out from inside, Rearview Mirror Mount can be seen, the Sun is directly overhead and just to the left. Maybe these photos will answer your questions.

...Just added the flag decals of Our Great Nation!!