[DeTomaso] Challinging restoration of a '74 GTS

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/2/12 20 03 36, chrisvkimball at msn.com writes:


> A luggage rack was a dealer-installed option, I believe.  My Pantera has 
> one!
> 

>>>Well, dealers carried them and would install them, but they were not a 
Ford or De Tomaso part.   They were made and marketed by an outfit called 
Gran Turismo which specialized in aftermarket parts for the Pantera; it was run 
by Dick Guldstrand and also was the official De Tomaso importer for factory 
race parts, or even complete Gr3 or Gr4 race cars if you were so inclined.

Peter Revson also marketed the Gran Turismo line; my original Revson 
catalog lists the price of the rack at $139.95.   I've also got an original Gran 
Turismo catalog buried away, but it would be a major undertaking to get to it 
(it's behind a pile of heavy boxes at the moment) to compare the sales 
price.   You get the idea though!

Mike