I have often regretted not buying a Pantera during the '80's, when they could be had for a pretty reasonable price. From what I have seen, they are very easy to work on and upgrade. Such a beautiful example of '70's Italian styling.
But you have to put that into perspective, a Brand new Chevy Impala was $3750 in 73. So in todays market that would be a $30k family car vs an $80k sports car in an environment where very few had that disposable income and most families had 1 car.Road & Track and Car & Driver mags ran full page ads for $9995 every month during early 70's.
Vintage 1973 de Tomaso Pantera original color Ad | eBay
The actual ad you are buying is the one pictured above.www.ebay.com
The years with the Cleveland got my attention
Totally agree & this car may not have been on the road today if it had been some flavor of Italian engine.
I thought a 427 or 428 high output version would have been awesome. It's always a gamble when you use a mishmash of parts drivetrains etc. From my reading these are starting to appreciate.My mailman had one. I saw it at the post office often. Once I asked him who owned it and he told me it was his. So naturally I had a million questions. He said he'd bring it around some day. Well he did and took me for a ride. It was crampted inside and rode rough but went like a banshee on speed. Had the 351 Cleveland engine.
Great guy.
My mailman had one. I saw it at the post office often. Once I asked him who owned it and he told me it was his. So naturally I had a million questions. He said he'd bring it around some day. Well he did and took me for a ride. It was crampted inside and rode rough but went like a banshee on speed. Had the 351 Cleveland engine.
Great guy.
You could buy lots of Italian exotica for reasonable money back in the eighties, including cars from Brands F and L with real Italian V-12s and five speed gated shifters. There were also some gorgeous Brand M V-8s.I have often regretted not buying a Pantera during the '80's, when they could be had for a pretty reasonable price. From what I have seen, they are very easy to work on and upgrade. Such a beautiful example of '70's Italian styling.
76.8F I just mulched up the grass & leaf's the day before yesterday for the first time this mowing season.Leaves and grass in March?! It's snowing here and 10*!
Leaves and grass in March?! It's snowing here and 10*!
Beautiful and very original example. He is taking a huge risk parking that thing in the Home Depot lot!!!
Way too hot! No thanks!Yesterday I saw a few classic cars on the road including a mint Porsche 944.
This time of the year is sunny, breezy and 75 degrees.
Haulin' the mail!