[DeTomaso] 1972 group 4 conversion for sale #3988

[Greg Jacobs]

I also have video (in car and out) of Claude Dubois driving my car at LVMS.
He was impressed with the handling and made reference to it at the POCA
dinner ;)

When we drove it, it was on the old motor. The brakes and suspension were on
the car. The only difference between the drive he took and present is the
new engine. 

He showed me what the car can do! Boy was that amazing. I had the
opportunity to drive with an ex lemans pilot! He drove for many European
manufacturers during the late 60s and early 70s. Hell of a guy. We went over
to the Shelby plant at the track during the track day for a little breather.
The folks over there immediately identified who he was and we got a nice
tour of the facility. I was in my two piece driving suit at the time as we
had just left the other side of the track. There I was with Claude hob
knobbing with the executives at Shelby. It was a hoot. 

A very memorable day indeed. 

Greg

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of Greg Jacobs
Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 8:58 PM
To: 'pantera007'; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] 1972 group 4 conversion for sale #3988

I have video from thunderhill (in car) if anyone wants..

;)

It shows the speedo hitting the big numbers and the horizon is level from
inside the car. No tire squeal on the mic and tons of "oh shit" comments
from the passenger...

;)

It's a blast to drive.



-----Original Message-----
From: pantera007 [mailto:pantera007 at sbcglobal.net] 
Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 10:44 AM
To: Greg Jacobs; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] 1972 group 4 conversion for sale #3988

If anyone is serious about this car, I would be happy to go drive it, and
report back.

(Disclaimer) I already know Greg.

But I have not driven the car.  I would be happy to test the repeatability
of the torque and wheel spin claims - grin.  Or better, run the car on a
track
and video it's handling and power.
Track cost paid by someone else - grin.

Chuck

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]On
Behalf Of Greg Jacobs
Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 10:39 AM
To: 'David in Durango'; detomaso at realbig.com; 'Dave Doddek'
Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] 1972 group 4 conversion for sale #3988

Its got plenty!

I can crack the 345s free between gears and it pulls like a freight train.

Monster is an understatement. I have owned some nice, fast cars...this one
is a mover and a shaker. I think the setup of the car is what helps.
Traction is real solid due the custom suspension and group 3 style sway
bars. The carrera coil overs helps keep the ass planted..


--starting to sound like a commercial..warning...seller is
advertising..warning....

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of David in Durango
Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2006 9:24 AM
To: detomaso at realbig.com; Dave Doddek
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] 1972 group 4 conversion for sale #3988

Probably the best time to peddle the thing.

Don't see 430hp at the wheels as any big monster motor, certainly more than
my junk, but unless it has gobs of low-end grunt what good is it?

David, a little boost goes a long way . . . .
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Doddek" <pantera at pobox.com>
To: <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2006 10:51 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] 1972 group 4 conversion for sale #3988


> I find it really interesting that everytime a car is featured in PI it is
> sold a few months later.  The cars usually just had a ton of money spent
on
> them and have tons of horsepower.  Wonder why this is.  Are these cars no
> longer fun to drive?
>
> Dave "dont want mine ever featured in PI" D
>
>
> At 02:53 PM 11/11/2006 -0800, you wrote:
> >#3988 is officially for sale.
> >
> >1972 Group 4 conversion
> >Newly painted yellow with racing stripes
> >Featured in PI a few months back
> >New motor - it's a monster with 180 pipes
> >Newly rebuilt ZF from RBT
> >Custom aluminum suspension
> >Roll bar
> >New seats
> >New carpets
> >New clutch master and slave
> >New brake system (wilwoods on all four corners)
> >Very low miles (35K)
> >MSD electronics (6a and billet dizzy)
> >Custom made spark plug wires (taylor)
> >Cooling issues addressed (aluminum bottles, radiator and pump are race
> >equipment)
> >Motor specs provided upon request. Lots of aftermarket components.
> >Dyno'd @ 438hp/479ft lbs. tq. at the wheels
> >Lots of spare parts and take offs
> >Two sets of wheels (race set and street set) and lots of spare tires
> >(345/35/15...)
> >
> >Offers entertained...pics upon request.
> >
> >Thanks!
> >
> >Greg
> >
> >
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