[DeTomaso] BaT 1972 Pantera - Damaged during test drive

[Himes, Terry (397C)]

I agree.  There is risk. When I bought my Pantera (Jim Rethwish(sp?) took me for a test drive
out to a fairly remote highway, then let me drive it, with him as a passenger. It was great, plus
he was able to explain to me all the tips & tricks and got'cha's I was in for. Excellent experience.

It was (1974) bone stock and needed lots of (non-visible, except for body work and paint) upgrades. 
I bought it for $24,000. in June, 2001.  I've probably put $50,000. into it since then. I have a spreadsheet 
somewhere.  __

It is a dream to drive.  

Terry




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On 10/2/18, 6:37 AM, "JFFR" <pantera at vtc.net> wrote:

    I absolutely agree with the statement about a potential buyer saying 
    that the Pantera was defective after the said buyer wrecks it. In the 
    times that we now live in, people are not always responsible for their 
    own stupidity. Just look at all of the product warnings on things that 
    we buy today.
    
    When the day comes that I put my Pantera up for sale, I will be going 
    with the potential buyer. If they want to get crazy with it, they can 
    buy the car first.
    
    I have a motorcycle that is going to be a problem for me to sell because 
    I am  not getting on that back of that thing with anybody. I guess that 
    I will have to take my chances and let them ride it on their own. Of 
    course a potential buyer of a motorcycle takes a lot more risk in 
    crashing the motorcycle than banging up a car.
    
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