[DeTomaso] Change is Good

[Jim Kucera]

Back in 1973, a Pantera owner, we’ll call him Dave, replaced a small  
part on his ’71 ride with an inexpensive non-OEM part.  His Pantera  
buddies were shocked that he tainted his vehicle with a non-standard  
part not commonly accepted by his peers.  Days later, another Pantera  
owner performed the same process and it soon became an accepted  
practice.

In 1974, Dave purchased a new set of tires with a different profile.   
His Pantera buddies were shocked that he tainted his vehicle with  
non-standard tires not commonly accepted by his peers.  Months later,  
another Pantera owner performed the same process and it became an  
accepted practice.

In 1975, Dave decided he wanted to change the color of his car.  His  
Pantera buddies were shocked that he painted his vehicle with a  
non-OEM color not commonly accepted by his peers.  Months later,  
another Pantera owner painted his car a non-OEM color and it soon  
became an accepted practice.

In [enter year], [enter Pantera owner name] decided to upgrade the  
[enter Pantera characteristic] on his car.  His Pantera buddies were  
shocked that he upgraded his vehicle with a [enter Pantera  
characteristic] not commonly accepted by his peers.  This process  
continued until one day another Pantera owner performed the same  
process and it soon became an accepted practice.

To this day, I’ve never seen two Panteras that were the same.  That’s  
part of the fun of owning one
you can be different.  Individual tastes  
should be encouraged and above all, respected.

- Jim