Everything works as it should on this car. Body is solid and as rust free as any unrestored car. Frame was drilled for drainage many years ago to alleviate problems by engine mounts. Engine is strong and leak free. This is a NICE car.
I will include with the car complete factory maintenance manual, technical service manual, electrical schematic, ZF transaxle exploded view diagram and several necessary tools that are Pantera specific, new floor mats, rear louver (rare). I also have all receipts and history documents that go with the car. If you are looking to buy your first Pantera this one would be great, or add to your collection.
As an aircraft mechanic of 20 years I have been meticulous in the maintenance of this car. You can buy with confidence knowing you will get a quality car. Mechanically this car is superior to most. See list below of mods and repairs. I have always been a person who values the mechanical side more than cosmetic (read exterior paint). The car was repainted in 1978 to GTS color scheme and is showing wear. Paint is still glossy and looks great but definitely not show quality. The engine was professionally overhauled by Vaseleniuck Engine Development (former engine builder of Bobby Allison). Only 4K miles since overhaul. See list of below for details.
Engine:
Factory 351C block, deburred hot tanked, magnafluxed, bored .030, Heads are Aussie 4bbl. They have small combustion chamber with quinchdesign but smaller ports (good for street) fully adjustable valve train with roller rockers, pushrod guide plates, ARP studs, 10 degree locks, stainless valves, Factory crank and rods, crank turned .010 / .010. rods resized and balanced, Competition Cams hydraulic roller 290 HR, Weiand xcellerator single plane intake, ceramic coated, DeTomaso Pantera valve covers, ceramic coated, MSD pro street distributor, aluminum flywheel, polished dip stick, Jacobs pro street ultra ignition. Big bore headers, holley 750 DP racing carb ( no choke), Holley polished aluminum air cleaner, 10 quart oil pan, Mega torque starter (sounds awesome), aluminum water pump, Keith Black pistons .030 over, Sanden a/c compressor (134R) with aluminum brackets, Hall Pantera PCV valve and breather (aluminum).
Chassis:
Frame drilled for drainage (see picture), Complete Willwood brake system, new master cylinder with adapter, relays added for headlights and radiator fan, sound and heat insulation added on both sides of bulkhead, also around cooling tubes (see pict.), new headlight switch, aftermarket security system with keyless entry (power door locks), added bump steer kit, new window switches, painted in 1978, fuel tank removed cleaned and sealed, low profile radio antenna with right rear location, GTS front spoiler with brake ducts, undercoating in engine compartment stripped, spot welds filled and painted, adjustable cross brace, NEW Koni coil over shocks, polyurethane bushings, new clutch master cylinder and slave, stainless steel line, GTS euro tail lights, Cebe headlights, bronze window gears, stainless transaxle vent tube, dash bulbs upgraded to 5w. A/C lines replaced, new expansion valve and rebuilt heater control valve.
Drivetrain:
All u-joints upgraded to heavy duty units, new clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, pilot bearing, new 4340 steel axle shafts $$ with new wheel bearings
Cooling:
Upgraded radiator with sucker fans, lay down radiator mod, louvered cover with heat vents in bonnet, Hall Pantera aluminum expansion tank and stainless steel overflow tank, Gates hoses, heat blocking insulation between tubes and floor pans
Billet aluminum wheels CNC machined out of a solid piece of aluminum 17 inch, Michelin pilot tires (good tread)