[DeTomaso] Stumbled on this

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/31/10 14 02 5, tmshinro at aol.com writes:


> 
> Was looking on eBay for replicas (just might find a deal for a cobra that 
> I wished I had) when I saw an add for a Countach replica.   Clicked on the 
> link for additional photos and was surprised to see 3 different Panteras in 
> his collection.   There were some interesting photos of his GT5-S 
> conversion and restoration of a push button.   Link is here 
> http://www.rodsbybob.com/
> 
> Maybe this guy (Bob Lerose) is well known in the Pantera fraternity, but 
> being stranded in Iowa, I don't get out or hear much so I thought I'd pass 
> it on.  It was interesting to see his build of the Countach.   To my 
> untrained eye, it appears to be a higher quality build than most.
> 

Bob's GT5-S conversion was the De Tomaso of the Quarter in the last POCA 
Profiles, lo these many moons ago.   His son Brian's red pushbutton will be 
the subject of the next issue.

Mike