DeTomaso Mailing List: May 98, Message #220

Jack wrote:

>I was told that ALL unflaired early-style Panteras sold in Europe were 
"GTS".

>>>Nope, wrong-o, rubber ducky!  Remember, the GTS didn't come out until 
about May '72.  I've checked out quite a few Euro Panteras (mostly RHD 
cars in England) and less than half were GTS cars.  Check out your 
factory sales brochure (you've got one, right?) Several different 
versions of the Pantera were available for sale in Europe:

Pantera 'L':  This was similar to the U.S. spec L-model Pantera 
(low-compression, low-horsepower motor), differing only in that it had 
two chrome front bumperettes, and a one-piece rear bumper after '73.

Pantera GTS:  Beaten to death already...

Pantera GR3:  Looked like a GTS, actually the example in the catalog is 
painted a solid color without the GTS paint scheme, and without the 
fender flares.  This was a production-class roadracer right out of the 
box, had racing seats, six-point roll cage, monster brakes, suspension 
tweaks, etc. etc.  Probably only a handful were made.

Pantera GR4:  The Group 4 race car, with all the GR3 tweaks plus monster 
tires, massive flares, etc.

Mike

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