DeTomaso Mailing List: August 2000, Message #6

Dear all,

I'm new to this list, and relatively new to DeTomaso's anyway, so I may 
be
asking some questions that have been asked before, or that may sound 
silly.
In any case, I'm saving my money now in order to buy a good DeTomaso
Deauville in a few years' time (BTW, I'm living in the Netherlands). 
I've
talked to several dealers and classic cars traders that have or had this
car, and they told me some conflicitng stuff that I hope you may have 
more
info on. Please let me know.

1) I was told that every Deauville is different. So a Deauville from, 
say,
1973 is incomparable to a 1980 Deauville. In order to get spare engine
parts of a 1980 Deauville you therefore have to find another 1980
Deauville. Is this true?
2) Are there any good books on the history of the Deauville? Or a decent
technical book (on the engine etc.)?
3) Which other car manufacturers contributed parts to the Deauville 
(e.g.,
the back part is certainly derived from Alfa etc.)? I heard a number of 
20
one time.
4) What should a decent Deauville cost (one that is in fine, top notch
working condition, and let's say it has driven 80000 miles)? I have 
seen a
1973 Deauville for approximately 10.000 Pounds and a 1980 Deauville for
25.000 Pounds. Of course there are country differences, but can someone
give me a rough estimate?
5) Italian cars are often rusty. How does the Deauville compare to say,
Alfa's or Lancia's (in general terms)?

This is all for now. I sincerely hope you can help me.

Thanks in advance,
Ivo