[DeTomaso] Viewed and Reviewed Re: FORD 72 DE TOMASO PANTERA - $25000 (NINE MILE FALLS)

[Asa Jay Laughton]

I'd like to mention a few extra things about this Pantera.

First, I've heard off-list that this would not reflect the workmanship 
of Cory at Collector's Choice.  I've always heard he did good work so I 
firmly believe he most likely brokered this Pantera for another party.

Second, I'm suspicious of the original mileage -or- the original 
condition.  Just follow me for a second:

- Why is a car repainted, the same color, with only 23K miles on it?
- Why is one Campy different than the rest (passenger side front)
- Why doesn't the passenger door line up properly?

Ah, yes, I forgot to mention that final tidbit last night.  In 
retrospect, if I had better light and a lift available, I should have 
inspected the passenger side more closely.  I think this Pantera has 
either been damaged at some point, repaired and re-painted, or it's got 
123K miles on it and was repainted due to worn paint.  Hard to know for 
certain, but I do have my suspicions.

Again, I don't believe Cory worked on this car, other than to broker the 
sale.
Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
&  Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA
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