[DeTomaso] R etitled Pantera PR - Re: Ebay Pantera: Is A SCAM

Sun Oct 18 21:51:51 EDT 2009

I agree completely withe content that you attached, just raise the prices
;-)

Michael

On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 9:48 PM, <JJD1010 at aol.com> wrote:

>  In a message dated 10/18/2009 2:27:15 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> michaelsavga at gmail.com writes:
>
> My point is that we need to be the best PR spokespeople that we can be to
> ensure that there is always a market for our cars and that demand will
> always exist because anytime that a future owner might come in contact with
> one of us that it always will be a positive experience.
>
> ________
>
> I think this is really a big issue that significantly hurts the value of
> the DeTomaso marque. I was watching some car shows on the Wealth Channel.
> They were interviewing owners of the cars and the owners were all talking
> about all the important reasons why they had neat cars, except for the
> Pantera owner. All he talked about was problems, that it was just a wannabe
> car that he was glad they let into the car show, etc, etc. Instead he should
> have memorized the following and repeated it verbatim: (I've underlined the
> stuff that makes them significant.)
>
>
>
>
> *Panteras are exciting machines to own.  They’re beautiful. They’re fast.
> They are relatively easy and affordable to update and maintain.*  But you
> are buying a 30 year old car.  There are some things you need to know...
> First off, you need to buy a car that is appropriate for your level of
> interest, skills and pocketbook. We can help!
>
>
>
> *What is a DeTomaso Pantera?*
>
> Panteras are mid-engined, exotic, muscle cars *produced in Italy by
> DeTomaso Automobili S.p.A.* [use this name to give it more legitimacy] and
> imported into the United States by Ford Motor Company in the early 1970s.
> The stunning car is a combination of the potent Ford 351 Cleveland V8
> engine, Italian design, mid-engine monocoque chassis, fully independent
> suspension, and ZF transaxle, *the same transaxle used in the LeMans
> winning Ford GT40s*.  As a result, it has exceptional power, balance,
> handling, and looks, *especially compared to other exotics of that era.*
>
>
>
> *What makes the Pantera a good car to own?*
>
>
>
> Basically, it comes down to a high fun to dollar ratio. Panteras have *sophisticated,
> Ghia designed styling that still looks contemporary* and grabs your
> attention. The cabin has luxurious creature comforts, including *air
> conditioning and power windows and brakes*. The *351 Cleveland engine is
> easily massaged to the 350HP range* [compare this to other exotics of the
> day] with a cam and carb; beyond that depends on your pocketbook. A* race
> bred, Gian Paolo Dallara suspension together with an advanced monocoque
> chassis* [Dallara makes today's Indy Cars, the Pantera was one of the
> first Italian cars to utilize a monocoque chassis] makes for exciting, yet
> compliant handling that is still *more than competitive today*. *Properly
> updated and maintained cars are very reliable. Parts are readily available
> and reasonably priced and the car is relatively easy to maintain, especially
> compared to other exotics*.
>
>
>
> But most of all, Panteras have a great selection of aftermarket performance
> parts and accessories so you can personalize your car any way you want it;
> be it for show, for go, for racing, for looks, for cruising, for you.  And
> that’s what makes it fun.  No fuddy duddy show judges saying you have the
> wrong hose on your radiator. Panteras are drivers. We judge fun, style,
> quality of workmanship and the driving experience, however you define it.
>
>
>
> And lastly, don’t forget the people of POCA. There are 30 years of Pantera
> experience and knowledge embodied in the people of the club. There is
> nothing better than sharing that and having a good time with other club
> members.
>
>
>
> *How many Panteras were produced?*
>
> Approximately 7,200, of which some 4,000 were imported to the United
> States.  *There is a strong collector and vendor community both here and
> abroad* that is dedicated to restoring and enjoying the cars.
>
>
>
> *Did DeTomaso make any other cars?*
>
> DeTomaso continued to make Panteras *until 1996*.  In addition to the
> Pantera, DeTomaso also produced the Vallenga, Mangusta, Deauville,
> Longchamp, Bigua, and Guara.  Additionally *DeTomaso also produced a
> number of race cars.*
>
>
>
> *Are parts readily available?*
>
> Parts for the Pantera are *readily available and reasonably priced* at any
> of the Pantera vendors, including sheetmetal, and parts and service for the
> ZF transmission.  Parts that are no longer available through the factory
> are being reproduced by the vendors.  Additionally, the vendors have
> designed, tested and built many aftermarket products to complement the
> factory parts.  Needless to say, performance parts for the Cleveland V8
> are also plentiful.
>
>
>
> In addition, Pantera club members have extensive knowledge of the car and
> are quite willing to share that knowledge with other club members.  Tech
> sessions are regular club events at the chapters and the Tech Forums and
> Tech Archives are a valuable part of the membership experience.
>
>
>
> *Are Panteras raced?*
>
> Yes, and quite successfully.  Most member racing is done at local chapter
> level events held throughout the year, usually in connection with other
> like-minded clubs. Member racing culminates at the club’s yearly
> convention in Las Vegas, where there are three days of organized racing
> during the event. Pantera racing activities support experienced racers as
> well as sessions for novices who just want to get the feel of taking their
> cars on the track.
>
>
>
> Panteras are also competitive racers at national Open Road Racing events
> such as the Silver State Classic in Nevada and the Big Bend Open Road Race
> in Texas, competing and winning against much newer cars like Vipers,
> Ferraris, Porsches, and Corvettes. Additionally, DeTomaso made some
> dedicated Group 4 Pantera race cars in the 70's *that are being campaigned
> very successfully in vintage racing events*, like Classic Lemans in
> Europe.
>
>
>
> *What are Panteras valued at?*
>
> There is strong collector interest in Panteras because they have
> contemporary good looks, provide a high level of performance and parts are
> readily available. *They are good values compared to other exotics and are
> reasonable to maintain.*  As with any car, pricing depends on condition.
> Good Panteras can be had for $30,000 to $50,000.
>
>
>
>

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Michael L. Shortt
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