[DeTomaso] Latest DeTomaso rumors

Wed Apr 26 20:47:56 EDT 2017

I think you are a great designer! I like your verbal design!

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> On Apr 26, 2017, at 5:44 PM, Bill Lewis <lotus0005 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
>   If I were a designer, which I'm not, I would take the base model
>   Pantera to design the new version.
> 
>   Do not change anything exteriorly on the current body, except tweak the
>   front from the windshield forward, adding some subtle body movement
>   around front fenders and hood.  If possible - make getting in and out a
>   little easier.  The interior can be modernized, and/or go retro with
>   gauges, knobs, etc.  ----BILL Lewis
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>   From: DeTomaso <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on behalf of
>   Sean Korb <spkorb at gmail.com>
>   Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 6:58 PM
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>   Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Latest DeTomaso rumors
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>   One of the things that makes the Pantera special is that it is *not*
>   just a parts bin car.  There is sincere passion in the engineering,
>   design and execution.  An original vision with a budget conscious eye.
>   In a small pond of Ferraris, Maseratis and Lamborghinis, the Pantera
>   stuck out not just as a follow on to the Mangusta but a testament to
>   the sheer will of DeTomaso, Dallara and Tjaarda,
>   If we only are in the business of reskinning someone else's chassis
>   and maybe someone else's drivetrain (like the 124 Spider Abarth) then
>   you only get a certain cache for distinctive looks and coach building.
>   Maybe better than nothing but I'd like to see the marque make a big
>   splash. Maybe building continuation models like they do for GT40 and
>   Cobra is a reasonable consolation prize.
>   sean
>   On Wed, Apr 26, 2017 at 2:35 PM, Patrick HALS <patrickhals at gmail.com>
>   wrote:
>>   I read all posts with great attention.A
>>   A new DT would , by all means, be a great idea, but it does not
>>   absolutely NEED A to be overexpensive ! .A
>>   Claude Dubois, who, for sure, knows what he is talking about when
>   it
>>   comes to DT, had a fantastic idea about it a couple of years ago
>   :A
>>   Great, redesigned, Pantera look ( that already exists) and a small
>>   hybrid engine from another manufacturer ( Toyota, Porsche, Audi,
>>   Ford.... ) , powerful, torquy, clean, low emission, based on some
>   sort
>>   of Lotus Elise chassis ( unexpensive, great handling, light.... )A
>>   A penny for your thoughts !A
>>   Best to all !A
>>   Pat
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