[DeTomaso] stock pantera's

[The Hougans]

Well, in the 'everyone has an opinion' department:  I had a nearly stock
'73L, stock radiator and fans, original dual point dizzy, stock intake
manifold, no body mods, original interior... (headers and carb were the only
non-stock items on the car).  I did NOT get the car as an investment and I
wanted it to drive!  And, drive it I did! In fact, I would have driven it
more had it not been for the insurance restrictions.  It ran fine (yes, I
would have liked more power) and did NOT overheat.  Started easily hot or
cold and idled well.  I LOVED the fact it was stock.

Sadly, it was rear ended and totaled while I was at a stoplight and I have
not had any luck finding another at anywhere close to what I paid only a
year and a half earlier (June 2012).  Personally, I wish these investors
would 'invest' in some other car so prices would return to something I can
afford!

Mike

On Behalf Of Dave
Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2014 4:22 PM
To: Ed Mendez; Boyd Casey
Cc: detomaso at poca.com; Bob Lehmann
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] stock pantera's

Ed, I think the purists that desire all stock is mostly detached from this
group. I think it is a different group looking at the cars for investment,
not making them better and fun to drive. I think the purists are in for the
long haul to make money and add to their collections.
Just my opinion, yes everyone has one.
IndyDave