[DeTomaso] Anybody know just about how many roadworthy Panterasexist in the USA?

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 4/13/09 8 05 3, spkorb at gmail.com writes:


> I read in one of my Ford history books there were about 4200 Panteras
> imported through 1974, but I've seen reports of up to 5500. 
> 
> >>>My Marti report states that there were 2131 '72 Panteras produced for 
Ford (this doesn't include Euro cars).   Ford's import numbers are rock-solid. 
  I do believe that 1972 saw the highest number of importations, with 
slightly less in 1973, and considerably less in '71 and '74.

My car was built in July '72, released from the warehouse to the dealer on 
3/15/73 and first sold on 8/7/73.
> 
> One sticks out like a sore thumb, and the other is like a flower among the
> ashes.  Both have their enthusiasts.
> 
>>>Have you ever seen the Dekon Monzas race?   A friend of mine owns one 
and won his class at the Monterey Historics in his.

Pantera Content--they appear to use a Pantera (which is to say, a fairly 
standard Cam Gears) steering rack. :>)

Mike



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