[DeTomaso] Fw: Panteras at BJ

[scott black]

TimePiece PR represents Barrett-Jackson, so we hear a great deal about values constantly.  The team at BJA talk about documentation continually.  How many times do you hear someone say that a car is "1 of XX"?  

Until the total number of Panteras built can be established and verified by a respected source, the cars will languish in value to collectors.  But the good news for those of us that love to drive our cars is that they remain very, very affordable.  And I really, really love to drive my Pantera.

Scott Black 

TimePiece Public Relations
Dallas - Houston - New York
www.timepiecepr.com



----- Original Message ----
From: "JJD1010 at aol.com" <JJD1010 at aol.com>
To: detomaso at realbig.com
Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 1:35:31 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Fw:  Panteras at BJ


These  Cats have been around a long time and are only bringing in $32k for a 
nice  car?




.
We've been having this discussion since the mid 70s. In my opinion,  there 
are a lot public prejudices to overcome.

        *    bad info  and press about the cars, especially in the early years
        *    inappropriate  modifications made to too many cars
        *    too  many lousy cars foisted off on unsuspecting (and 
unknowledgeable) buyers 
        *    and  there are a few things that aren't great about the cars 

And so, a vicious circle kept spiraling to undercut the  value of the cars. 
Cars don't go up in value; owners do not  or can not justify spending the money 
to properly maintain  them; a lot of cars really aren't very good; prices 
stay low. So the  perception continues that they aren't very good cars and aren't 
worth a lot  of money. Unfortunately, cars going to Barrett-Jackson reinforce 
those  perceptions.

The good news, however, is that we, as a group, are breaking  that cycle and 
are spending the money to resto-mod the cars  appropriately, not necessarily 
back to stock. A significant benefit to  Pantera ownership as far as I'm 
concerned.

The new POCA web site, although not fully implemented, is designed to  
present a better face to the public. So maybe the fully functional POCA  website and 
Chuck Melton's registry will help. And maybe not. 

As for me, I'd rather drive a Pantera than the $50-100k muscle cars  being 
sold at the BJ auction.

Jeff
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