[DeTomaso] Detomaso Viewpoints?

[Guido deTomaso]

Think we can all agree deTomaso will always be a hero to men everywhere, because 
he married a woman with enough money to pursue his dreams.

GD




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From: LS <lashdeep at yahoo.com>
To: detomaso <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Sat, May 19, 2012 10:41:15 AM
Subject: [DeTomaso] Detomaso Viewpoints?

I've noticed a big difference in the way Detomaso is viewed here in North 
America and overseas.

It seems that in the USA (and maybe Canada), Detomasos are closely aligned with 
Ford in general. Obviously due to the engines and Ford corporate involvement in 
the early 70s. 



In Europe, Detomaso is regarded as a storied Italian marque with a long history, 
only briefly aligned with corporate Ford.

Obviously, one cannot deny the influence that Ford had with the company, but 
their "contributions" have not all been good. 



I have always considered Detomaso to be that legendary Italian maker that 
briefly marketed a wonderful exotic here in the US, sold through Lincoln Mercury 
dealers. I often try to ignore the changes that Ford made when the Pantera was 
brought over...especially since many of those changes led to horrible press 
here.

The Euro prepped cars were coveted by period foreign tests however.

Does the general public consider the Pantera or Detomaso cars as "Fords"? 

LS





 



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