[DeTomaso] Spendy Mangusta for sale

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

Hi guys,

The ex-Larry Stock/Jim Kuehne/several other guys Mangusta 8MA508 is up for 
grabs:

http://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/de-tomaso/mangusta/1967/250081

Asking price is an eye-watering $349K!   Maybe it could fetch that in 
Europe, but I doubt we'll see that here anytime soon.

This is actually a spectacular car; I got to drive it a couple of times 
(when it had NO brakes, a detail Larry forgot to share with me before I agreed 
to ferry it to the Reno Fun Rally car show for him!)   It took some doing 
but eventually he tracked the problem down to a worn-out master cylinder and 
the brakes were fixed.

8MA508 is the fourth Mangusta built and has a number of unique features, 
including an original Shelby-spec solid-lifter 289 engine, steel instead of 
aluminum engine hatches, and different front turn signals.

It was restored by Wilkinson before originality was coveted in Mangustas 
and unfortunately the then-owner took some liberties there.   The chrome trim 
was blacked out, and the interior was re-done in a non-original color, 
including the steering wheel.   It's a rock-solid, rust-free, turn-key car that's 
ready to go.   It is incredibly well-done, so if you can get past those 
deviations from originality, this would be a prime example to park next to your 
Pantera.   

Unfortunately you might have to park them both in the street because you 
would have to sell your house to buy it!

Mike
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   Hi guys,
   The ex-Larry Stock/Jim Kuehne/several other guys Mangusta 8MA508 is up
   for grabs:
   http://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/de-tomaso/mangusta/1967/250081
   Asking price is an eye-watering $349K!  Maybe it could fetch that in
   Europe, but I doubt we'll see that here anytime soon.
   This is actually a spectacular car; I got to drive it a couple of times
   (when it had NO brakes, a detail Larry forgot to share with me before I
   agreed to ferry it to the Reno Fun Rally car show for him!)  It took
   some doing but eventually he tracked the problem down to a worn-out
   master cylinder and the brakes were fixed.
   8MA508 is the fourth Mangusta built and has a number of unique
   features, including an original Shelby-spec solid-lifter 289 engine,
   steel instead of aluminum engine hatches, and different front turn
   signals.
   It was restored by Wilkinson before originality was coveted in
   Mangustas and unfortunately the then-owner took some liberties there.
   The chrome trim was blacked out, and the interior was re-done in a
   non-original color, including the steering wheel.  It's a rock-solid,
   rust-free, turn-key car that's ready to go.  It is incredibly
   well-done, so if you can get past those deviations from originality,
   this would be a prime example to park next to your Pantera.
   Unfortunately you might have to park them both in the street because
   you would have to sell your house to buy it!
   Mike