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In Reply to: Pantera before they got their big break... *nt* posted by ElbowGeek on April 23, 2007 at 21:58:35:
I love Pantera cars.
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That's a "pimped" Pantera. The *real* de Tomaso Pantera (1971) didn't have a rear bumper like that one (no bumper at all, actually), nor did it have a apoiler. And I suspect it wasn't available in that orange color. I see that according to the link below, Tim Horton, NHL player and doughnut shop magnate, was driving a Pantera when he lost control and was killed in 1974.Personally I preferred the de Tomaso Mangusta of a couple of years prior. Similar drivetrain IIRC but much more intriguing styling...
sorry for posting the pimped model.
Giugiaro did the styling, IIRC.
I spotted it right off as well, Brian, as I had a good friend whose Father (or was it his Brother?) had one similar to the one in the picture, black on black, complete with the added-on ugly-ass bumper (but not as shiny).But why would I recognize it based on that tenuous link you ask? Simple, I reply. The owner blew-up the Cleveland sometime in the mid 80's and I tried desperately to raise enough money (only $5k!) as quickly as possible so that I could take it off his hands. Alas, selling auto parts while paying rent (and partying) does not allow one to put money in the bank, and off she went to a new home.
Ergo grex, ergo sum.
But before I heard of the band, I thought a Pantera was something sharp which you sat on and ruined your trousers... (geddit, Pant tearer...)
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