Wanted 86 -91 GT5-S

@Sunpointair posted:

Still looking guys !
I even contacted the dealer with the blue Targa in Belgium. It’s the first Targa but not a GT5-S. I would even considered it but the windshield is delaminating, rubber around the top is partially gone and the car from pics looks like it could really use paint. 🙁

I am still looking for that GT5-S !!

Larry Sears

text or call 816- 506 - 3003

Larry,

I have seen this Targa in person, Paint is good, replacing the windshiled is a small isseu , the rubber on the targa top/body is a universal rubber . I know the dealer is open for offers.

it's the first Pantera Targa build , converted to GT5-S spec's. rebuild PIM Motorsport Hammer engine .

Simon

@Sunpointair posted:

I even contacted the dealer with the blue Targa in Belgium. It’s the first Targa but not a GT5-S. I would even considered it but the windshield is delaminating, rubber around the top is partially gone and the car from pics looks like it could really use paint. 🙁

I don’t know anything about the condition of the blue targa. But having had some experience with the seller of that car, I can confirm he’s very honest and easy to work with. I suspect he’d welcome a ‘3^rd party inspection’, if you wanted, to get another unbiased in person assessment of the paint condition (in addition to Simon’s).

That Targa conversion was done right to, all factory sheet metal, not like many of the US conversions that use the hand formed patch panels on the fenders. IMO with some OEM Campi's on, it would really start to look the part and still has the provenance of being the first Pavesi Targa.

Guys, I can tell you this, I have talked to them about the issues  I have with the car. For starters the windshield, I don’t know if you have ever installed a flush mounted windshield but I have. The windshield needs to be removed and the the new flush mount has to be fitted into that opening. The opening on this has probably been changed due to the fact that being a Targa and the post have been reworked and probably resized and reshaped. That means more reshaping of the opening and that can’t be done without metal work, filling and paint. That means painting completely around the windshield and hoping you can get a color match. Even in the pics I can see that the painted inner fender wells are scratched up up probably from seating the targa top on them.
I can also see some issues with paint chips around the car also. If I can see these in pictures I don’t need a third party inspection. That tells me I am looking at a complete paint job. By the way, where do you get on line to order the new rubber around the Targa opening ? The car is rare and has potential but  just doing that can involve a lot of work. I really wasn’t looking for a project but for a nice GT5-S !

Thanks but Iam looking for a nice GT5-S

Larry Sears  text or call

816 - 506 - 3003

Larry , I dont agree with you about the windshield , the opening is not been changed . Also not agree about your other comments.There are no new Targa rubbers availabel, I have owned a few Targa's and still has 2 , and all have different hand made rubbers.

The scratces on the rear inner fender came from the fiberglas trunk tube .

The Targa roof is hanging under the rear deck lid.

All Pantera's Targa's are converted by Pavesi by hand.

I respect your opinion , but please dont brake down a car or write BS about this Pantera  which you anyway dont want to buy.

Regards

Simon

Simon, Everything I said is fact.
has your windshield delaminated yet ? I’ve put those flush mounted windshields in and I know what’s involved! Do you ? That windshield hasn’t delaminated for no reason either.
I am not wanting to down grade the car but when it’s on a dealer showroom that stuff needs to be taken care of.

Larry, I know more about windshields than you think , delaminated winshields are all the time on Ferrari,s , Lamborghini's and othe car brands too.

For now I want to stop this discussion , there is already to much war on the planet.

Lets focus to find a nice GT5-S for you.

Regards

Simon

Surely someone has a nice GT5-S

here in the states for sale ???

I am still looking ! 😊

Larry Sears.   Text or call

816 - 506 - 3003.   Thanks !!!

Michael Shortt has a nice example for sale in Savannah, GA, listed on Facebook

Really ??? I can’t believe I haven’t got somebody that wants to sell one other than someone reselling one !
I’ve been looking for awhile. Had several other Panteras. Just wanting a GT5-S !

Thanks guys !

Have you talked to Dorsey Comeau in Colorado?

Larry, private message me and I will put you in touch with Dorsey. - Jim

I see you may be open to a GT5S build, this one with real 5S fenders:

Modified 1971 DeTomaso Pantera for sale on BaT Auctions - ending June 27 (Lot #111,831) | Bring a Trailer

Wow, Dorsey still has his car?

I still haven’t found what I am looking for ..

I am wanting a pretty much original, nice, individual owner GT5-S.

Speed 8 Classics , has a one (Italian owner ), original paint GT5-S for sale

Simon

Hi everyone, just joined with a view to buying a wide body Pantera. Sorry to hijack the thread, but what do people think about the light blue gt5s at Speed 8 Classics?

That car looks nice, not my color but it looks very well kept and clean.  Good luck, I own 9426 and they are great head turners.  Good luck with your search and purchase.

Larry - there's a GT5-S up for auction on Hemmings

https://www.hemmings.com/aucti...os-angeles-ca-880552

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