I ran into this car while surfing the net....after reading it briefly, I think this is something I like to try one day soon. Granted, it's almost as old as me :tongue: But similarly to the NSX, it still looks beautiful!!!
+1 - the original pantera was bitchin'.I've never seen that body on a Pantera. That's not an improvement over the original IMO. Looks bloated.
But I do love the original Pantera. If I had the room for extra cars, that would be an A-list car.
+1 - the original pantera was bitchin'.
It was.
Unless you were stuck in traffic with the damn thing overheating and the shifter out of adjustment and the cassette deck eating your tapes and the heat baking you like a Christmas ham...
wow - you had cassettes? i never upgraded from 8 track!It was.
Unless you were stuck in traffic with the damn thing overheating and the shifter out of adjustment and the cassette deck eating your tapes and the heat baking you like a Christmas ham...
It's that good? Tell us more ............
Don't get me wrong. It was a cool car, but it was an ergonomic nightmare.
And they overheat almost as soon as you start them!
Don't get me wrong. It was a cool car, but it was an ergonomic nightmare.
And they overheat almost as soon as you start them!
I've read-up on Panteras for a few months now and plan to buy one some day. As already mentioned, the overheating issues, rust, etc. are simply things either fixed by prior owners or need to be by the next owner. Panteras share some similarities with the NSX- low slung, mid engine, timeless style. Also, modifying them is both fun with many mod options to choose from. Working on a Pantera is also easier and far less costly. I find the 1971-72 year models (pre 'L') just beautiful even with the warts and marginal build quality. One day...