[DeTomaso] Orange Pantera racing at Le Mans...

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/19/08 17 38 18, Pantera007 at sbcglobal.net writes:


> It sports a nice 6 point cage, 
> 
>>>That came from Larry Stock.   I looked at it closely--it looks VERY nice.


> but note the rear camber bar.  Is this
> required for the class?
> 
>>>No, it's simple ignorance.   The poor fellow had never seen another 
Pantera before, and had no idea what parts were available, not to mention the 
support network for Pantera owners worldwide.   He is now in the process of being 
educated and shown the love. :>)
> 
> It also has the L bumper holes both front and rear.  I did not think all
> Euro-delivery destined cars received the holes... or am I forgetting???
> 
>>>This car doesn't have L-bumper holes in the front, only the rear.   Euro 
L-models normally came with a one-piece rear bumper (often chrome) and simple 
blade bumperettes in front (without the turn signals incorporated into them).   
He might have removed the rear bumper because it was heavy and he didn't like 
the look.

Also, when these photos were taken the paint was three DAYS old, so he hadn't 
finished assembling it.   The car had no rubber weatherstripping on it 
anywhere, for example, not by choice, but simply because he ran out of time to 
install it.

Mike


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