I just saw three mangustas for sale at this dealer. http://www.motorcargallery.com/inventory.html
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My eyes fell to the Maserati Bora, with a familiar name in the text:
What does Oro Longchamps mean, is it a Maserati colour?
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1977 Maserati Bora
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17,089 miles, Oro Longchamps with apricot
What does Oro Longchamps mean, is it a Maserati colour?
Looking at the prices, some of the F-cars prices seem ridiculous. But if people pay it, then fine. Compared to them and Maserati Boras and other, I think our Panteras are "half the price, half the problems" 
The Countach reminds me of when I had my first musclecar, a 68 Camaro. In my little town in this car-starved country, was a swimmingpool company owned by two brothers, really fast movers, wheelers and dealers, there was nothing they couldn't deliver. To enjoy their success and profile the company they bought a white Countach. Talk of the town as you can imagine.
I decided that I would make my Camaro faster. I knew it could be, but I was still studying, so new parts could only be bought when I had saved up for it, and I couldn't afford anything breaking. I moved it from approx 300HP to almost 500HP in two years including probably the first nitrous system in Denmark. 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. I was ready, that summer I would challenge those guys. But then I learned that their company went bust, and they and the car were not seen in my town again.
The Countach reminds me of when I had my first musclecar, a 68 Camaro. In my little town in this car-starved country, was a swimmingpool company owned by two brothers, really fast movers, wheelers and dealers, there was nothing they couldn't deliver. To enjoy their success and profile the company they bought a white Countach. Talk of the town as you can imagine.
I decided that I would make my Camaro faster. I knew it could be, but I was still studying, so new parts could only be bought when I had saved up for it, and I couldn't afford anything breaking. I moved it from approx 300HP to almost 500HP in two years including probably the first nitrous system in Denmark. 0-60 in 4.5 seconds. I was ready, that summer I would challenge those guys. But then I learned that their company went bust, and they and the car were not seen in my town again.
quote:What does Oro Longchamps mean, is it a Maserati colour?
Yes it is. Just did some research. It appears that color was also offered on other Maseratis of similar vintage.
The red and black cars were last owned here in Atlanta. Same owner who did trade them towards a Daytona.
The black car is virtually a survivor. The red car that they are asking the big bucks for is a fair repaint . But overall is not that nice. For the 110K they want IMHO it should be a perfect restoration. Which this car is not.
The black car is virtually a survivor. The red car that they are asking the big bucks for is a fair repaint . But overall is not that nice. For the 110K they want IMHO it should be a perfect restoration. Which this car is not.
Jeff, did he trade the Mangustas into Motorcar Gallery? And also buy the Daytona from Waterman too?
Yes, I did trade them in at Motorcar Gallery, on a red 1972 Ferrari Daytona, that was on it's way to the dealership.
Jeff, sounds like your still upset that you did not buy the red Mangusta that I offered to you, at a much lower price than listed.
Jack
Jeff, sounds like your still upset that you did not buy the red Mangusta that I offered to you, at a much lower price than listed.
Jack
quote:Originally posted by Jack Dowling:
Yes, I did trade them in at Motorcar Gallery, on a red 1972 Ferrari Daytona, that was on it's way to the dealership.
Jeff, sounds like your still upset that you did not buy the red Mangusta that I offered to you, at a much lower price than listed.
Jack
Far as driveability factor and - to me - lifetime cool factor, the Daytona was probably a good move.
Since the Motorcar Gallery description is a little lacking, would you consider one of the Mangustas a better driver (better sorted, more roadworthy) than the other?
The red one is the best car, with rebuilt engine, suspension, and repaint of the engine compartment. It is a screamer!
The black one is all original with some of the original stickers on the windows. It had less that 12K on it, and was just like it was when it came from the factory, including no radio.
And thanks, the Daytona was always on my "Bucket List" and was able to trade two cars that were my favorites for one of my all time favorites. Life is good!
Jack
The black one is all original with some of the original stickers on the windows. It had less that 12K on it, and was just like it was when it came from the factory, including no radio.
And thanks, the Daytona was always on my "Bucket List" and was able to trade two cars that were my favorites for one of my all time favorites. Life is good!
Jack
Hey thanks Jack. Just wandered back to the site, red car is unreal. Nice detailing under the hood.
Noticed a post of yours on the F-chat site regarding the trade as well. Interesting to find 'Goose fans there too, though the occasional snide remark, mostly in good fun.
OT: I have a car due for a belt service at FoA before long, if your Daytona ever ventures in that direction, would love to see it, meet you.
Noticed a post of yours on the F-chat site regarding the trade as well. Interesting to find 'Goose fans there too, though the occasional snide remark, mostly in good fun.
OT: I have a car due for a belt service at FoA before long, if your Daytona ever ventures in that direction, would love to see it, meet you.