[DeTomaso] eBay Motors: Ford (item 110203087584 end timeDec-15-07 20:00:00 PST)

[Tomas Gunnarsson]

The trans shown is a -2 as far as I can see.

Tomas
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Thomas" <mbefthomas at comcast.net>
To: "'detomaso mailing'" <detomaso at realbig.com>
Cc: "'Vince Cross'" <becool2 at comcast.net>
Sent: Friday, December 14, 2007 4:16 AM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] eBay Motors: Ford (item 110203087584 end timeDec-15-07 20:00:00 PST)


> Call for help on a car in Missouri.  One of our local guys is eyeing a car
> on Ebay, the listing is below.  Is there anyone in the area that knows the
> car or is close enough to look at it.
> 
> Vince
> 
> This is an early '71 car.  Though they have some rare features, such as the
> flat rear decklid, they also are more difficult to get parts for, and were
> not nearly as well developed as the later cars.  This one also looks to have
> a -1 ZF transmission with the rear mount.  Missouri is a long way away to
> look at a car this time of year, and unless you can have someone in the know
> check it thoroughly for you before putting your money down, you are taking a
> VERY BIG chance.
> 
> Take your time, get a look at more cars locally.  Don't be in a hurry.  You
> are welcome to come by my place in Covington and see my car as well if you
> are in the area.
> 
> Call me if you like: 253-638-1249
> 
> Mike Thomas
> Panteras Northwest
> 
>  _____  
> 
> From: Christopher Kimball [mailto:chrisvkimball at msn.com] 
> Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 10:51 AM
> To: Vince Cross
> Cc: Mike Thomas
> Subject: RE: eBay Motors: Ford (item 110203087584 end time Dec-15-07
> 20:00:00 PST)
> 
> 
> Dear Vince,
> 
> Without seeing the car in person it's very difficult to say--there are some
> good points and some questionable ones.  I'm sending this to Mike Thomas for
> his opinion, and with your permission I'd like to forward it to the entire
> forum, if you haven't already done so.  Someone might either know the car,
> or be close enough to take a look at it for you in person.
> 
> Good points:  refundable deposit, updated cooling system, runs well
> (claimed)
> 
> Questionable:  a lot of original, 37-year-old parts, paint may be marginal,
> interior (although listed as good) may have some tired spots (and I hear the
> original seats are not too comfortable), no work done to the motor or
> transmission?
> 
> One of the biggest questions, of course, is rust, as we discussed.  You'd
> need to have someone in the know carefully look over all the potential
> problem areas before buying.
> 
> Finally, do you like orange?  Do you like the big, black wing?  Those are
> certainly subjective, but if you don't love it, don't buy it.  Waiting might
> get you what you really want.  Besides, I've been quoted $10,000 just for a
> good paint job, so changing it's color ain't cheap.
> 
> Talk soon!
> 
> Chris
> #3846 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  _____  
> 
> From: becool2 at comcast.net
> To: chrisvkimball at msn.com
> Subject: eBay Motors: Ford (item 110203087584 end time Dec-15-07 20:00:00
> PST)
> Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2007 10:08:51 -0800
> 
> 
> Hi Chris,
> I talked to this guy about his car. He's getting a divorce and needs to sell
> it. I couldn't find it this morning on eBay so I called him. He put the
> listing under ford pantera, so unless you are looking for a ford you won't
> find it. It ends on Saturday. If you would,,, check it out and let me know
> what you think.
>                                               Thanks,
>                                                     Vince
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-PANTERA-1971-FORD-PANTERA-DETOMSA-RARE-C
> AR-MUST-SEE_W0QQitemZ110203087584QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110203087584 
> 
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