72 pantera

[bartman]

I know it is not stang, but I have a 1/4 acre lot that a fellow is interested in trding a 72 Pantera for. I know very little about them as far as what to look for or where to look for potential problems. I also am not real familiar with values. Here is a link to a few pics. Anybody with any helpfull advice? Bartman http://share.shutterfly.com/action/pictures?a=67b0de21b32494eca47d&sid=1AZN2zFw3asXFg

 

[2nd Mustang]

I dunno...The car looks incomplete and property probably holds it's value better, depending on location.

 

[69 Rustang]

What is the property worth? Is it swampland?

You can buy a complete, running Pantera for between $25K and $35K all day long. That one needs work to be complete and running. The work complete so far looks fairly nice, but it is not done. I would put it on the low end of the scale. The pictures don't say much--but the brake booster and all the other stuff under the bonnet are not there. The exhaust is not hooked up. It could easily take upwards of $10K to put that car into running and driving condition. Then it will need paint and finishing work. I think I just talked myself into the property....

 

[4MuscleMachines]

It looks like a good foundation to start with but values of Panteras never seemed to take off like the standard muscle car values. I believe it is because the parts are scarce and they are very finicky cars...something is always wrong with them.

I would stay with your property unless his car is worth close to double of what your land is worth.

 

[bartman]

hey Rustang I prefer to call it waterfront/wetland buffer its more politically correct. Also sounds more enticing. No seriously its a lot in North Port FL. Worth 40 G's. He says 90% done on Pantera but I don't think so. It has a lot of suspension upgrades supposed to have invested $40,000. Supposed to have been taken completely apart and reassembled. Engine is either 351c or 400m bored to 406. I am not sure which. I won't trade even maybe car plus 20 G. Maybe no trade don't know. Might paint and ebay.

 

[RED2001GT]

Do NOT sell your 1/4 acre land for that car. KEEP your land. That car is worth very little. Your 1/4 acre lot will not depreciate like the car. Be smart and KEEP your land.

 

[BB1966]

The car looks like a great project but not worth $40k,like said above $40K will get you a real nice running Pantera. BTW frame rust is a major issue on Panteras just like Mustangs!

 

[bartman]

He is not asking 40 G more like 20 G

 

[bnickel]

20g's and the Pantera might be fair but have someone familiar with Panteras look the car over real good

 

[Realmongo]

The Pantera's tubular frame have a really nasty habit of leaking and flooding with water, then they rot out throughout the car from the inside out. Neat car to look at, but keep the land.

 

[chepsk8]

I agree, an interesting project car, seems to be track oriented. I see the Inglese intake set-up, that's worth something.

But, it will take alot to put this car together.

 

[bartman]

I appreceiate all the input. I think I am going to stick with the land. At leaste with a Stang I know what to expect. Thaks all