DeTomaso Mailing List: October 98, Message #19

Le'mee get this straight, you want to move direct from an Impala to a
Pantera. That just can't be done son, you've got to come up through the
ranks. I mean you gotta have some TI (time in). You don't just wake up one
mornin and say, hey, I think I'll drive a Kitty.
You don't just jump from an American made la bomba to anything made in
Italy. You got to own some British car's first and earn some garage time,
man. Whad you do win the Lotto or somthin...
Just pullin your leg..Good luck in the search, but prices are up. You should
expect to pay at least $30,000. for a clean Kitty as you describe.
Welcome Aboard!
"GATO"#5051
CCTexas

Dwight Larson wrote:

> Hi, everybody!
>
> I am looking for an L-model Pantera.  I am shopping for a car in good to
> excellent condition, priced in the 20's.  I am not too particular about
> originality - what I want is a car that has had a lot of the typical
> problems fixed (A/C, cooling, ignition, carb, etc.) and has no rust.  I
> have found several good cars in this price range already, but I'd like
> to check with the members of this mail list to see what else is out
> there.
>
> Above all, the car I buy will have to be reliable - I don't have the
> time for a fixer-upper.  I'm not at all opposed to doing a little work
> to fix some minor problems, but no body work (beyond paintless repair)
> and no drivetrain repairs, at least right away.
>
> I had a car lined up through Gary Hall, but unfortunately, the deal fell
> through on short notice.  By the way - whoever bought #5100 from Gary -
> how do you like that car?  It seemed like a great deal!  :)
>
> I'd prefer to avoid cars with fender flares unless they are really
> exceptional.  I'm not opposed to the delta wing, but I will probably
> remove it after purchasing a car so equipped.  Wide wheels & tires or
> custom wheels are a big plus.  the more that has been done to modernize
> the car, the better.  However, I am also very open to a relatively stock
> car in excellent condition.
>
> Incidentally - when I find the Pantera, I will have a nice '96 Impala SS
> up for sale!  If you might be interested, the car is black, with 53,000
> miles (never raced/abused) and is very clean.  I have installed a 2.5"
> SLP stainless exhaust system and several other performance and
> "dress-up" parts.  A great car for someone who needs a very fast, very
> large, very mean-looking four-door sedan. . .  email me for details.
>
> Anyway - if anybody has any leads or a car to sell, please let me know.
> I appreciate your help.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Dwight "almost bought #5100" Larson
> mailto:dslarson@gte.net
> (972) 473-4866
>
> p.s.  AsaJay - your web site has been a great aid!  Keep up the good
> work, and good luck in your own search!