Mangusta thread

Wow! How much do you think the glue on side reflectors (CA requirement) lowered the price?Jerry

 

My mistake. My girlfriend reminded me that I received the poster with 8 MA542. There is no artist's signature on the poster. Jerry

 

If I'm not mistaken, Herb was the Detroit designer who was so impressed by the Mangusta that he gave his son the middle name "Mangusta".

 

LOL Do you think there is some guy with a son named Longchamp?

 

Now that makes a lot more sense. LOL

Wouldn't Mangusta make more sense for a daughter than a son?

 

Speaking of names how ironic would have been if a car named for a cobra eater had been sold in the US by Shelby?

 

Just got a brand new Goose. The last model made by Pilen. Made in Spain.
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Hey I just saw on the Pantera forum that Jack DeRyke confirms it was done by Herb Grasse. What A relief I thought my memory was gone. Jerry

 

I just heard back from Terrie Grasse who is a friend as was Herb and here is her reply;

No, Herb did not do the poster but he did sell them. We had his and hers Panteras but Herb's love was the Mangusta. We took ours to Australia and drove it for years. Finally sold it and it is still on the road in Australia

 

What is the market today for a Euro Mangusta?

Is 120k Euros too much for this car :

http://www.autodrome.fr/De%20Tomaso%20Mangusta_European_version_1969.htm

12.000 kms.
Interior is not in super condition.
Last owner for 25 years.

 

I have two Euro Mangustas 542 and 1020 for sale. 27000 KM and 14700KM.Better condition than this car. 92500 USD each.Jerry McGlothin

 

Our friend Jonathan Root and his Mangusta

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Whoa baby, I love that car. Jonathan sent me some pictures for my blog but I have not seen this video before.

 

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Looks like Mexico City-based 8MA-882, in the throes of restoration, a few years ago.
It's on the road again, and appearing at select car meets and concours. It originally belonged to the son of a Mexican president. I correspond with its current custodian, from time to time, as I've been acquainted with that particular Mangusta since circa 1968, in Puebla, México.
Cheers, and Happy New Year, everyone!

 

Not sure if you guys saw this yet, an updated version of the mangusta.



More pics here.

http://www.carbodydesign.com/2011/12/mangusta-legacy-concept/
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That is nice, although I think some cars can become too low.

 

Thanks for posting! While I find the "legacy" design admirable in many regards, I'm of the opinion that some original designs are sine qua nons, which cannot be improved upon. Lamborghini briefly considered a "legacy" version of the Miura, and ultimately decided to leave well enough alone, and the project proved to be stillborn. Better a 21st century Mangusta, with the original body design clothing contemporary chassis/running gear/electronics? But then, might that devalue the original, +401 Mangusta's? Would be interesting to read Giorgetto Giugiaro's observations, re. this proposal for a "legacy" Mangusta.

 

Hi i am restoring the Dean Martin JR Mangusta,has anybody seen any photo,s of the car back in the 70,s

 

There is at least one pic in this thread.

I think we would be very interested in your restoration, and the alleged "sunroof" in particular.

 

post 109?

 

Thanks jm3 the photo on the thread is one i gave to mangusta int,i was hoping to find a photo with ricci j martin.The car has a sunroof and other modifications that were done by Fantuzzi.The paint is gold bronze metallic and the rear wheels are 285 wide( i am trying to find a replacement Tyre, pirelli cinturato p7 285/50 VR 15) I hope the car will be finished restored by June this year.