[DeTomaso] Interesting Videos

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/3/11 6 08 14, mbefthomas at comcast.net writes:


> These guys sure like to drill holes in stuff . . .
> 
>>>They are converting a normal Pantera to a perfect replica of a factory 
Gr4 car, which involves making all new chassis pieces and replacing the 
originals, one at a time.   It's an enormous undertaking.   Those holes aren't 
drilled, they're pressed and radiused, just as with the original.
> 
> >Nice shop, any idea who/where it is? 
> 
>>>Sure, it says right there, in the description of the video:   
Restoration by Reiben Cars Swiss.   They do high-end restoration work on European 
sports cars, mostly.

http://www.riebencars.com/index.php

They are located near Zurich, I think.

> > I believe that's a Facel Vega the guy
> is filing on in the first video.
> 
Good eye!   

The Pantera, by the way, is owned by Rene Killer, a very well-known De 
Tomaso collector and enthusiast.   He also owns that stunning yellow Vallelunga 
that some of you may have seen in photos; he has a bunch of other De Tomaso 
cars as well, including single-seat racers, Mangusta, etc. etc.

This Pantera is in the registry, although I can't remember the VIN?   To 
his credit, Rene is not trying to create a fake Gr4 car and pass it off as a 
real one; he's documenting the conversion and will be very public about its 
provenance when it's done.

Mike