Pantera, Long Island PPI ?

i have agreed to buy a Pantera located on Long island, and would like to know if anyone has any recommendations for a shop.

all i am actually concerned about is rust in the welds and fold of the frame underneath. not really to concerned about much else if it runs and drives.

if someone here has a Pantera and could look over the car, that would be even better.

i think the owner will do a test ride to show the trans axle / syncros are serviceable.

i joined a Pantera Forum, but i wanted to ask here first.

thank you,

Michael M.

 

thank you,

the purchase is contingent on the body on frame being serviceable. i don't expect it to be immaculate, but i don't want a $40k bondo buggy either.



i would love a quality GT40......

 

thank you, the car turned out to have minor rust and body issues from an old restoration . this was acceptable, but the car has a bad 2nd gear syncro and the transaxle is not only expensive to rebuild, but there is a bit of a wait time to get all the parts and get the car on the road again. for $37k i would rather find a pantera that i can get in and drive. his car is worth maybe $25k to me, and cash is king. i am in no hurry.

i am really annoyed by the fact Pantera prices are all over the place. its nice to customize your car, but i may not like what you like. now so many of the cars are either show cars for the nose bleed concours nerds, or freaking loud race cars that will surely land me un wanted attention from the local law enforcement.

i just want a damn pantera to " drive ". a " little " loud and fast is ok, there must be a balanced car out there. the one in Arkansas may be viable.

thanks for all the replies. i will pass on this one unless it becomes really cheap!

 

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