[DeTomaso] Untouched, rusted collectible things

Stephen steve at snclocks.com
Fri Oct 17 10:11:58 EDT 2014


It is a decision we all have to make.  The smart ones don't look back once
they decide - they just drive.  GOOD FOR YOU CHRIS!

Stephen Nelson


-----Original Message-----
From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at poca.com] On Behalf Of Christopher
Kimball
Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2014 1:36 PM
To: audionut at hushmail.com; Pantera list serve
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Untouched, rusted collectible things

When I first got my Pantera it had a bunch of original parts (seats, wheels,
etc) and more came off the car as I continued modifying it, including the
original engine which I replaced (albeit with another Cleveland).  I thought
about it, and decided since the parts were unusable or at least pretty
trashed, there was no reason to keep them.  I bought the car to make my own
and enjoy with no plans to ever sell it.  In fact, the only way anyone will
take it from my is to pry the steering wheel from my cold, dead hands...!
Chris

Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:18:58 -0700
To: detomaso at poca.com
From: audionut at hushmail.com
Subject: [DeTomaso]  Untouched, rusted collectible things

To restore, or not to restore?  That is the question.
Collectors (investors?) paying incredible sums for rusted piles of unusable
rarities bring about this dilemma.
 
The question is, do you value more highly the money the object is worth, or
do you value more highly the thing itself?
Granted, some collectible rarities are decayed beyond restoration. 
These must be left alone or at least in a state of arrested (slowed) decay.
But if you value the thing itself over it's monetary value, by all means
restore it, preserve it, add to it's life so that others may enjoy it far
into the future.
There is no doubt in my mind, the thing itself always holds a greater value
than the money it's worth.
Out of thousands made, you only need one museum piece to show us all how it
came out of the factory.  Let the deep-pocketed collector/investor do it.
Fix them up and have fun with all the other ones!  As I see it, this is the
greater expression of love for the thing.
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On 16 October, 2014 at 12:53 PM, "Colin Bradshaw"  wrote:Had an interesting
call from a high level car dealer last month offering £130k for my 1990 GT5S
on the basis that I am the one owner from new, history file on the car kept
and that it was in stock condition aside maintenance repairs. Additionally
any old parts were in evidence or retained available. Gladly I had the mind
to keep everything I have ever taken off the car, even wasted parts and
scrap parts like old sawn out suspension bushes...and every tax disc over 24
consecutive years. 
When I confirmed all was available the suggestion was he may be able to
increase his offer further. 
 
Problem is the Pantera is part of the family and not for sale and becoming
an additional pension plan as time passes. 
 
As Charlie McCall wrote in an earlier mail...kiss your Pantera each night!
Regards
Colin Bradshaw UK

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