DeTomaso Mailing List: May 1997, Message #13
     



From: "DiFatta, Andy" <adifatta@konover.com>

Subject: RE: Vegas revisited

Date: Thu, 1 May 1997 10:21:00 -0400



Cooling vents on the front deck lid serve some purpose, but they also

fall into the "fad" category like rear wings and special mirrors.  If

you want an "updated" or "modified" Pantera, go for it.  If you want to

stay closer to stock, you may want to forget about the vents and other

items that are vulnerable to trends and popularity swings.



Panteras evoke many passions.  Bone stock to highly modified is

acceptable when it comes to these cars.  As time goes on, some owners

are trying to get back to the stock look, while others can't wait to

turn their cars into a Group 4 or 5.  If you plan to keep the car long

term, any modifications that were available on later cars are generally

fully accepted.  For instance, front vents or blacked out trim do not

turn other owners off.  On the other hand, custom made flairs or wings

from outer space may not please some of the other people at shows (if

you care about these sort of things).



If you plan to resell the car in the not too distant future, the more

modifications you make to the car, the potentially lower pool of buyers

you may find.



The most important thing to remember is....have fun with the car within

the limits of your budget.  Most other exotic cars are untouchable.

Panteras, on the other hand, were never fully developed when they hit

the market.  Creative people all over the world have adopted this car in

an effort to make it even better than the original.



Hope this helped.



Andy

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From: BRJ12Go@aol.com

To: detomaso@wgate.com

Subject: Vegas revisited

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 1997 11:23PM



When it comes to Vegas sensory overload and the Freemont Street light

show,

the Panteras fit right in.

I did get some great Pantera pics in the parking lot... Jeff or Dan's

soothing blue "L" model with blacked out trim...from Colorado.  It

sported

some nice mods... reduced firewall bulge, exhaust crossover, Weber style

carbs, Daytona mirrors?, 17" Etoiles.  There certainly where some fine

examples extolling pride of ownership.



I understand that a photo registry is being championed by a local Vegas

Pantera owner of a nearly identical car to the aforementioned though

starburst blue. (plate: FLYER 1).  Any further info on this?



Hey we even saw a Pantera shod with minilites !!



Can anyone offer opinions on cooling grills on front deck lid.



Regarding Pantera owners...there is no friendlier group of people,

always

eager to share with others the deTomaso experience.



Thanks, see ya in Monterey!  Brent