DeTomaso Mailing List: April 2001, Message #39

Doug,
	Establishing Pantera prices is a hard thing to do because we all see
different things when vewing a car. I evaluate a car based on the
mechanical abilities I have developed from years of hands on experience
ignoreing the polish and glitter I know can cover a lot of trouble.
Others less able mechanically will develop a totally different view of
the same car based, perhaps, on the cosmetic appearence the car
presents.
	Having spent many years restoring cars, I can say that it is easy to
put on a quick paint job to cover severe body problems. A little more
work with Armorall and a few cans of Krylon can make any car look great.
	A few weeks ago I went with some friends to look at Doug's car. Doug is
honest in his claims and makes no attempt to hide anything. Someone
before Doug took some time to repair a lot of rust damage and did a good
job. To be honest, his car is not a show winner but Doug makes no claims
that it is. There have been no attempts to fix problems with Krylon
either and I feel what you see will be what you get.
	If you are looking for a good driver you should talk to Doug and take a
look at his car and form your own opinions. I've seen a lot worse
offered at much higher prices.
	Fred T.
"Sedon, Doug (OD/ORS)" wrote:
> 
> hi all,
> 
> gee, i *hope* this is a harbinger for future pantera prices, but i don' tink
> so - i tink that one for $41k was an aberration.
> 
> my pantera, while nowhere near as nice as that one, is far from yunk, &
> could be made as nice as the auctioned car for less than $15k, even if yure
> a checkbook mechanic.  not wanting a concours car, but a driver, i had
> budgeted ~$8k-$10k - repair the rockers (the car is structurally sound),
> install the boss quench heads/roller rockers/cam, minor suspension/brake
> upgrades.
> 
> as it is now, the car is really quite a decent driver, strong, tight engine,
> nice-looking, w/the exception of the minor rocker "problem", & this is
> noticeable only upon close inspection.  due to a looming balloon-payment, i
> adwertized the car for $23k, which wood include the engine goodies & a few
> other assorted miscellaneous items.  i received wery little interest.  as it
> is, i tink isle be able to hold onto the car :>) but, i tink that black car
> auctioned for $41k was *not* the great buy that mr. martin said it was...
> 
> one persons' opinion,
> 
> doug s., #2602
> 
> ps - fred terry, you say my car up-close - be frank, is it not as i
> described?