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I think I'm falling in love with the Pantera. Help me.

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  1. lashss

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    #251 lashss, Sep 30, 2010
    Green is a great color on the L model...beautiful car!
     
  2. Pantera1889

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    #252 Pantera1889, Oct 1, 2010
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    Not completely oriiginal but this car is for sale and is a great deal!


    Ron
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  3. gcmerak

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    #253 gcmerak, Oct 2, 2010
    Hi Emilio,

    PM sent.

    Ciao,
    George
     
  4. pantera1973

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    #254 pantera1973, Oct 5, 2010
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  5. Mr. Francesco

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    #255 Mr. Francesco, Oct 11, 2010
    My father used to have one. Great car, I miss it very much. Maybe someday I will get one.
     
  6. bounty

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    #256 bounty, Oct 12, 2010
    Gorgeous! How does it drive?
     
  7. pantera1973

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    #257 pantera1973, Oct 12, 2010
    Thanks!

    Like brand new. Everything works as new. Over the year's I've replaced belts, hoses, flushed fluids, etc. to keep it in great shape.

    Only Changes/upgrades from original are:
    1. Holley 650 doublepumper.
    2. Edelbrock Performer Intake
    3. Mallory Unilight Distributor with MSD-6A Ignition control and MSD Blaster Coil, MSD Sparkplug Wires.
    4. Ford Motorsport Air-cleaner
    5. DeTomaso Cast Aluminum Valvecovers.
    6. Upgraded twin pusher radiator fans w/shroud.
    7. Pantera Performance chin spoiler.

    I've still got all the original parts for it down to the original sparkplugs. :)

    The car runs like a dream, no problems with overheating, zero rust, she's a keeper. :)
     
  8. furnacerepair

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    #258 furnacerepair, Nov 12, 2010
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  9. lashss

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    #259 lashss, Nov 15, 2010
    Nice tires!

    Your car? Any other pics of it??

    LS
     
  10. AHudson

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    #260 AHudson, Dec 9, 2010
    Hey Fchatters, just did a Pantera article for Hagerty, the insurance magnates.

    It published today. If you CAN say something favorable about it, please post it on their comments.

    If you only want to tell me I'm a ding-dong, just reply here on Fchat.

    Anyway, here's the article...

    http://www.hagerty.com/lifestyle/hobby_article.aspx?id=75842
     
  11. Paul Vincent

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    #261 Paul Vincent, Dec 10, 2010
    Good read; thanks for the link.
     
  12. Mang

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    #262 Mang, Dec 10, 2010
    +1

    excellent review!
     
  13. hyenahf

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    #263 hyenahf, Dec 10, 2010
    hardly "The original “hybrid” concept" but never the less a great article. i particularly like the comparisons to the newer rides.

    many thanks for sharing.

    hf
     
  14. steveirl

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    #264 steveirl, Dec 13, 2010
    Well done Adams, nice article, captures the magic of the Pantera well and puts its shortcomings into proper perspective........now you need that GT to complete the garage.
     
  15. AHudson

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    #265 AHudson, Dec 13, 2010
    You're welcome!

    Thanks Mang.

    Yeah I know. You're a bad influence! Have you hit your head on the doors yet? Be honest!

    I think I said that American V8s in Euro bodies were the original 'hybrid' concept (half attempt at a joke) not Panteras. But no matter.

    You're welcome; thanks for reading.

    Hope you Pantera fans have (or will) put a positve comment on the Hagerty site, right under the article.
     
  16. steveirl

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    #266 steveirl, Dec 13, 2010
    LOL, no Adams, I have not hit my head off the door, but a few friends have done so.
    The GT is at Revolve Engineering in the UK now, having a few performance upgrades done, and I also bought a full exhaust system from Stainless Works in Ohio, I cant wait to hear it. It will give the Pantera some competition now for favourite sound.
     
  17. AHudson

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    #267 AHudson, Dec 13, 2010
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    Is that because you've never exited?

    You just can't leave well enough alone can you?!? I know that'll sound unreal. One of these days...
     
  18. lashss

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    #268 lashss, Jan 1, 2011
    Didn't Lambo take inspiration from the Pantera for the wide body look? The Group 4 and GTS models had the wide flares before the Countach even existed. Both are legendary cars in their own right.

    Great thread and pictures! More please!
     
  19. lashss

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    #269 lashss, Jan 11, 2011
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  20. Paul Vincent

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    #270 Paul Vincent, Jan 12, 2011
    I think so, and the reaction it got whenever I drove my brother's Pantera tells me that I am right.
     
  21. Mang

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    #271 Mang, Jan 12, 2011
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    PURR GOLD....that particular car went so cheap at auction last year, wish I was there with cash :(

    ...and although an amazing shape, it is Detomaso's 2nd best! :D Mangusta and Pantera = TWO great shapes!
     
  22. Mang

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    #273 EarlyCat, Jan 12, 2011
    I really like the door buttons on your car Mike :)
     
  24. Mang

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    #274 Mang, Jan 12, 2011
    'early cat's' had 'em too...but then YOU are all too familiar with that :)
     
  25. open roads

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    #275 open roads, Jan 12, 2011
    Very nice write up.

    I'm gonna scratch that itch. I just have to. ;)
     
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