[DeTomaso] New Pantera story - 2011 LA Auto Show??

[Ed Pike]

How about this comparision then....
 
In 1972 a Pantera cost about 11,000. You could buy a top of the line Lincoln for about 11,000. 
 
Today you can buy a top of the line Lincoln for about 65,000 .... therefore to be the "same" kind of car. a new Pantera should run about the same??
 
Just a thought....
 
Ed....

From: John Taphorn <jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com>
To: detomaso at realbig.com; Larry Finch <fresnofinches at aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 5, 2011 8:27 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] New Pantera story - 2011 LA Auto Show??

Well, lets be fair.  The inflation factor may get you a car equivalent to 
the one you purchased in 1972 for $60,000. And by golly, you can by a great 
'72 Pantera today for $60,000

However, today's cars are an order of magnitude far superior in many 
aspects.  One would assume that this time around you may get a car that is 
100,000 miles between tune-ups verses 30000 for a total rebuild.  You may 
not see rust for 10 years verses three seasons.  The AC may actually work 
and the radiators actually cool.  The chassis flex may be minimized to 
enhance handling and steering effort reduced at slow speeds for those in 
need.  Accident survivability would be improved with adequate restraint 
systems and air bags.  The glove box may not double as a water collector and 
the climate control systems may move forward from the stone age.  Driving 
lights may extend beyond 10 candlewatt and seats may be adjustable.  My 
point is that it ought to be a lot more car than we had in 1972.  I am not 
defending it's eventual cost or whether the enhancements will be perceived 
as real or worthwhile by buyers.  I am only stating that with govt mandates 
and the rising bar of expectations by buyers based on modern car 
experiences, ( where are those cup holders and GPS?) the inflation point is 
interesting and perhaps effectively plays on peoples emotions to make them 
feel they are getting screwed; but it is misleading.

JT
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Finch" <fresnofinches at aol.com>
To: <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2011 3:13 PM
Subject: [DeTomaso] New Pantera story - 2011 LA Auto Show??


>
> I'm with Charlie on this - where is the "promised" Deauvillle??
>
> Additionally, accounting for inflation, the $11,000 cost of a Pantera in 
> 1972
> now equates to about $60,000 current dollars.
>
> If the article's quoted ballpark figure of 150,000 GBP is correct, that 
> would
> be equal to about $250,000.
>
> That means the "new" Pantera will NOT be in the same league as the 
> original
> Pantera.
>
> Whole new ballgame.
>
> Probably one to be called off prior to even starting, on account of no one 
> showing up at the field.
>
> Larry
>
>
>
>
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