914 V8 or Pantera Detomaso, WHich would your prefer |
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914 V8 or Pantera Detomaso, WHich would your prefer |
Jaiden |
Jul 22 2005, 10:14 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 346 Joined: 13-January 05 From: Stroudsburg PA Member No.: 3,443 |
Guys,
I found an unrestored 1974 Pantera Detomaso GTS that one of my fiance's bridesmaids has stashed away in the family Garage. The Car does not currently run (stored for 14 years) and I could probably get it (if I can gather the money) for a VERY good price. Which would you guys go for the Pantera or a 914 V8? |
neo914-6 |
Jul 22 2005, 11:50 AM
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neo life Group: Members Posts: 5,086 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Willow Glen (San Jose) Member No.: 159 |
Use the Pantera ZF in a V8 914 and dump the rest, (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
I let go a '64 Maserati Sebring because the rust was bad enough to get $20k+ quotes from restoration shops. The Italian FI engine would cost another $15k to rebuild but since the Pantera has a Ford that is not as big an issue. You should know that even a good rebuilt performance V8 engine is at least $5k and can soar to over $10k easily. Rebuilt Pantera ZF's can be done for $9k. Be prepared to pay whatever the seller wants for those rare body parts if you can find them. In the end, if this car needs alot of restoration, it would probably cost less to find a good runner or one already restored. For resale value, if you get a great deal out of it, and if it doesn't need all the costs above, the Pantera is the best choice... |
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