You and me both missed our shots, they were selling for around $25-$30k back in 2014 but have shot up in price since then a decent condition one now averages over $120k and really sweet ones are $150k-$190k, they really went up this past year about 20%+ in value.
I almost pulled the trigger on one back in 1995 in the $15,00ish range (there where several at that price) went with a 1990 Corvette instead. I know..I know.😔
Amazing how he got that American V8 to burn oil just like a 1970's Italian sports car. Awesome car! We could all find things we would have done differently, but the work is amazing!
jquest43: Ha ha! You’re out of your depth pal, I know DeTomaso cars inside out, they’re garbage! and yes the 351 would of been a good performer tuned to Nascar specs but the Pantera was running pretty much stock tune minus a set of chrome rockers and short noisy exhausts. Get your own brownies dipshit, come back when you know what your talking about.
In my opinion, this car is stunning! I love the flared sides, the front lip, the rear, the side profile is pure beauty.. it's just an unbelievable work of art! Sure, there are specs I'd change if I owned the car, but expressing personalization through a project like this is what it's all about. If I was lucky enough to own/build the masterpiece, I'd probably paint the exterior in a high-gloss charcoal grey, but paint the roof and a few accents black. I think the wheels would look good bronze/copper. And I'd try to move the rear view mirrors so they'd be mounted on the front fenders. The interior, I'd like to go with 2-tone leather.. dark chocolate with tan (surprisingly, colors I rarely like on most cars). Regardless, it's an attractive build. Cheers!
I have Such admiration for people with this kind of talent! Not a big fan of the color or interior but the technical aspects of this car is amazing. And sadly yes the plate on the hood sucks......
Ya this guy would not be the most popular at the Pantera Club meetings, it could be worse, the Ring Brothers for the SEMA show took a Pantera and put a Chevy Motor in it, I am surprised a Pantera fan has not offed them for that sin.
Alot of Indiana farmers had these believe it or not. Sold through Lincoln. There is a tiny Ford dealer in a co-op town that has a got in the showroom. Farmers have massive credit.
God I love the Midwest! I like to tell people that I'd live anywhere in the U.S. as long as there's at least one state between me and the either the coast or another country!
I've loved the Pantera since the late 70's since my neighbor had one and one of my parents friends had one. I'm typically a purist when it comes to modifying cars but with the exception of a few minor details this one works for me. Very nice work!
wow I wish I had that much time and money. I would have done the same thing but my style. Super cool. Reminds me of some of the people I use to look up to when I started learning engineering. Now I got a new item on my bucket list. PantERA!!!! reimXXXXXXXXXXXX
What I love most about the Pantera, is that they come with a 351 Cleveland. 351 Cleveland's are special because of the heads. Personally I don't shut up about the 351 c. Yes you can use a 400 based block, I'm really impressed, great job!
Amazing work. I have a tough time bending down to check the tyre pressures now. Do it while your young. Get your Pantera’s 15-20 yrs ago when not so pricey and ppl turned their noses up at em.
People have a right to express an opinion in this country, especially for a car many love, if people do not like what he did to the body they can damn well say it. Just because someone has skill does not mean they have taste. If you get pissed off at other people having an opinion that differs slightly from your own you may want to refrain from reading others comments or talking to other human beings.
Elvis had one. I have only seen one in person. The local guy had bought it cheap when it was "just a five year old Ford" holding on to it because he liked it. I like the mods on this brown one. Probably better than stock, which shows thoughtfulness by the owner.
Wow! just amazing in every way... except the louvered unpainted thing on the hood looks like it was pulled off a heater in a trailer...it should at least be painted black and since the black came out kinda dull id say spray it all black but this time do clear coat over the black part
I almost pulled the trigger on one back in 1995 in the $15,000ish range (there where several at that price) went with a 1990 Corvette instead. I know..I know.😔
@@MyClassicCarTV I have the highest respect for folks like him and what an amazing job he did on that (one of a kind) Pantera 👍🏻. Great video, love ❤️ your YT channel
I had an oppourtunity to buy one of these for 30K about 10 years ago and I passed on it for a 88 911 turbo because I was told that parts were almost impossible to find for them now. I still wish I would have bought it since its so different.
What a great design engineer you are..what you have done is near beyond incredible & it all works..wow!! except for your silver grate ..that needs a paint..looks like something you wipe your feet on..never the less an awesome car.Left bank looks a little rich or has she done a ring.? .Thanks for the ride Gary & Dennis..!
@@K-Effect At 9.21 a gd look at the rear..very slight..though end of the day,i've sighted lambo's & Ferrarie's with crooked exhausts,attention to detail for a SEMA u wld set all that to perfection..though now u have mentioned it,he may ajust it..never the less,champion job.!!
An old mate of mine has got a Pantera apparently it was bought as a birthday present by woman for her husband who died not long after , she couldn't bare to part with it and took it for yearly MOT's has about 5000 miles on clock .
Nice car and custom build. Great video also. Did the owner say if he ever tried it on the quarter mile? or 0-60? I'd be interested to see how fast it is. Thumbs up! 👍🏼
@@travisallen700 with the same engine and exhaust? Plus all the same exact modifications to the engine and transmission? Including having the radiator on the slant with dual electric fans? And the same tires? What about moving the fuel tank to the other side? And the cut in half intake manifold? Wow! Who would have thunk that there would be an identical twin of this car with all the mods and actually timed it for 0-60. Tell us did you spend 9 years restoring/modifying your car? I would love to see a special episode with both cars in it, especially a side by side comparison. Seriously though you should contact the show and offer to do that episode. I’m absolutely certain all of us fans of the show would love to see that!
Hall Pantera the company mentioned makes both GT5 and GT5-S body kits designed after the 80's Pantera's to fit on the older early 70's Pantera's spoilers, vents etc. you could get partial kits or full depending upon how "modern" you wanted to go.
Super-talented guy. Like it all 'cept the hood vents but understand why it had to be crafted that way. It's more like a "Cafe DeTomaso"...fab job on the "fabs."
The most beautiful car. Its both sexy & aggressive looking where as most cars can only be one or the other. Plus this is equal parts American muscle and Italian elegance. And this was made at when cars were still cars instead of the appliances we have today. God willing one day ill have one.
Alejandro De Tomaso, before emigrating to Italy, was a renowned Argentine race car driver and cattle herder (hence the badge). The only other company that I believe was like De Tomaso in its raison d'être would be Iso. Raw American power clothed in an Armani suit.
Like the Taurag chick with the hook bill nose says to the Yank on “Strike Back” “I like a .45 great American stopping power.” You can work on my car anytime just don’t touch my Mercedes.
Those 60s and 70s cars just loved to take off at speed. I had a C3 Vette, and at high speed, the steering would go light, and it would understeer like dangerously crazy. I put the front spoiler kit from the C3 Pace car on it,.. No more lifting or understeer, and it didn't look out of proportion, like this car does. Front winglets don't have to be big to work, they just need people with a wind tunnel to know where to place them. In saying this, he is happy with it, so that is all that matters
A man after my own heart. Ford 400, the best engine they have ever made. A guy down the road from me had an original racecar it was nuts, it was a raw car, roll cage engine, pipes, no interior and the original tag next to the engine letting you know how legit of a car it is. It was so low that the door sil was 4 inches off the ground.
@@Goldeader modern performance engines, especially vee configurations, should not use chains to drive overhead cams. The length of the chains plus the increased loads from high rpm valve springs causes chain breakage when hitting the Rev limiter. And unmodified gt500 engine can break chains. Fact. My 400 has been over 8k rpm many times. And I didn't get it until after 300k miles. Now over 700k, I broke a few valve springs, but no major issues and finally the original pistons are ready to retire. No engine will ever be built in the USA that will surpass that. Fact.
Madmagyver the gen2 coyote can handle 1200hp without an engine build. Upgrade the lifters and it will hold 1500. I have yet to see someone blow one up even with 2k hp on a stock block. Other than people not using nitrous properly coyotes are indestructible.
@@Goldeader a Ford 400 or a coyote? Rpm is not the issue, it is a poor design choice using chains. Belts were introduced for push rod engines for cam drives in the 80s, and they quickly became the top choice for accuracy and reliability. It is ironic that ancient chain technology haunts a car built in 2018 but was originally designed in the 1960s.
Those two knobs next to the three metal cone knobs are the exact same type of knob used for the climate control system and windshield wiper on international harvester 86 siries tractors
Back in 72 there were 1000's of Pantera's sitting in Marine terminals up and down the US east coast and most had to have their motors replaced by Ford dealerships because the exhaust pipes pointed up and filled with rain water and caused the exhaust valves to rust and destroy valve guides, basically the only flaw in it's design.
The entire hood, especially the louvres needs to be the same color of the car. It would not look “stuck on” as it does now. IMHO. Otherwise, what a nice build!
Lots of haters commenting but give it up for the guy. He's a freakin genius.
This car is still in great shape and it's from 1974!
Pilot ...
They say Ted Bundy was a genius too, at least this guy only murdered a car.😁
@@loetzcollector466 Ted- not so much. Al Bundy- 100% genius.
Absolutely
I really can’t believe the number of negative comments , this man put a ton of time and effort into his car and it shows Great Job
It's a cool car but that silver thing on the hood looks like it came from the HVAC section of Home Depot
I would definetivly gone with brown for the intire car.
I agree , the plain '71 looks better .....
@@ScottDLR , there is a lot of douchebaggery that is lining up your comments, and, sadly, no silver lining underneath.
It’s a basic lover pressing hot rod shops use. But it’s do see where you’re going
Looks like a cheese grater.
Holy mother of God. This car is beautiful and amazing. Much respect for the owner and the hours put in. One amazing automobile
Of all the cars I’ve seen in my 55 yrs on earth , this has to be the best looking of all time
shaneweightman my dream car, brother!
The Pantera is a childhood dreamcar of mine. Would love to have one so bad. =)
Snoopmasta me too bro!
You and me both missed our shots, they were selling for around $25-$30k back in 2014 but have shot up in price since then a decent condition one now averages over $120k and really sweet ones are $150k-$190k, they really went up this past year about 20%+ in value.
I almost pulled the trigger on one back in 1995 in the $15,00ish range (there where several at that price) went with a 1990 Corvette instead. I know..I know.😔
The Pantera is one of my all time favorite cars. I wish I could own one some day.
Finally one episode dedicated to one single car! Love it! Thanks Dennis
I've always liked these cars. you did a great job on this man looks awesome. when people do stuff themselves it's so much more impressive .
Nice ride. What a good Job of the pilot. Thanxz.
As far as I'm concerned, there was no supercar cooler than the Pantera.
Amazing how he got that American V8 to burn oil just like a 1970's Italian sports car.
Awesome car! We could all find things we would have done differently, but the work is amazing!
I would rather burn oil than leak oil
WOW that's a LOT of work he did that practically made it mostly by him 😯 and I was born in late '71
Sweet,one of my all time favorite cars,that man was very impressive
Dude, that is by far the best looking Pantera I've seen. Awesome add ons and great work.
Aggressive Italian styling with Murican V8 exhaust note. Love Panteras!
jquest43:
Ha ha! You’re out of your depth pal, I know DeTomaso cars inside out, they’re garbage! and yes the 351 would of been a good performer tuned to Nascar specs but the Pantera was running pretty much stock tune minus a set of chrome rockers and short noisy exhausts. Get your own brownies dipshit, come back when you know what your talking about.
Cam Davies They did indeed...pretty sure that’s where most of the 4-bolt main versions came from.
It's AMERICAN stop taking ghetto
In my opinion, this car is stunning! I love the flared sides, the front lip, the rear, the side profile is pure beauty.. it's just an unbelievable work of art! Sure, there are specs I'd change if I owned the car, but expressing personalization through a project like this is what it's all about.
If I was lucky enough to own/build the masterpiece, I'd probably paint the exterior in a high-gloss charcoal grey, but paint the roof and a few accents black. I think the wheels would look good bronze/copper. And I'd try to move the rear view mirrors so they'd be mounted on the front fenders. The interior, I'd like to go with 2-tone leather.. dark chocolate with tan (surprisingly, colors I rarely like on most cars).
Regardless, it's an attractive build. Cheers!
I have Such admiration for people with this kind of talent! Not a big fan of the color or interior but the technical aspects of this car is amazing. And sadly yes the plate on the hood sucks......
Ya this guy would not be the most popular at the Pantera Club meetings, it could be worse, the Ring Brothers for the SEMA show took a Pantera and put a Chevy Motor in it, I am surprised a Pantera fan has not offed them for that sin.
This car is awesome!! What a fantastic job this dude did!
Cool car and owner......love how unique the whole project is!!!
*That silver plate on the hood is great!! Love It!!*
Engineer's mind. Just lovely what it can do. Solves problems. Bet this is better than a stock Pantera.
Hey Dennis, that was some pretty brutal riffage there right after the lead-in! Just like everything you folks do, I love it! 💪
Very fitting for an episode involving "Pantera!"
One sick looking and sounding Pantera.
The hood and the exhaust note throw's the car off.
It's like throwing a handful of gold plated cherries on top of an over decorated cake.
Beautiful car, love panteras.
I'm glad to see that you kept the it with Pantera rims. I really makes the car.
Those are not pantera wheels wish they were but they were not wide enough. Just the pantera insignia center cap.
Love the Pantera and of course your show Dennis 👍👍
I've owned a 70 Mach I with a 351 C and I've owned a 71 Galaxie 500 with a 400 M engine. Both were incredibly hard running engines and very fast.
Almost bought one of these when I graduated from college.
Born in 97 I think I’m the only kid back then that wanted one, and still wants one
your justa kid ! you get a pantera and itll be the only super car youll ever own ! they are a blast !
Alot of Indiana farmers had these believe it or not. Sold through Lincoln. There is a tiny Ford dealer in a co-op town that has a got in the showroom. Farmers have massive credit.
I'm a farmer, but over here in Ireland farmers drive RX-7's :)
God I love the Midwest! I like to tell people that I'd live anywhere in the U.S. as long as there's at least one state between me and the either the coast or another country!
Actually they were sold through Mercury Dealers. Just keeping things correct.
@@Drford351C yep !
Please paint the silver piece on the hood black
or that Nissan Gold.
It sounds glorious! Thanks for posting
I've loved the Pantera since the late 70's since my neighbor had one and one of my parents friends had one. I'm typically a purist when it comes to modifying cars but with the exception of a few minor details this one works for me. Very nice work!
Your channel has awesome content too binge view on. best of luck sir.
wow I wish I had that much time and money. I would have done the same thing but my style. Super cool. Reminds me of some of the people I use to look up to when I started learning engineering. Now I got a new item on my bucket list. PantERA!!!! reimXXXXXXXXXXXX
my last car will be a c8 !
The rearview shot of the car is terrifying hold me lol. Fantastic with the injectors poking up in the window. Wow.
Back in the 70s I had a girlfriend that owned one and I did get to drive it. I still remember driving it👍👍😁
Super cool car and builder and looked like a fun drive!
These cars were pretty cool in there day.timeless design even for today.shes a beaut!
157mph on I65 south !
What I love most about the Pantera, is that they come with a 351 Cleveland. 351 Cleveland's are special because of the heads. Personally I don't shut up about the 351 c. Yes you can use a 400 based block, I'm really impressed, great job!
Amazing work. I have a tough time bending down to check the tyre pressures now. Do it while your young. Get your Pantera’s 15-20 yrs ago when not so pricey and ppl turned their noses up at em.
Super clean detail, all around!
if you havent hand built your car yourself then shut up bashin the man whom did.... great job sir this ride is legit!!!!
People have a right to express an opinion in this country, especially for a car many love, if people do not like what he did to the body they can damn well say it. Just because someone has skill does not mean they have taste. If you get pissed off at other people having an opinion that differs slightly from your own you may want to refrain from reading others comments or talking to other human beings.
I cant begin to express the logical fallacy..
Elvis had one. I have only seen one in person. The local guy had bought it cheap when it was "just a five year old Ford" holding on to it because he liked it. I like the mods on this brown one. Probably better than stock, which shows thoughtfulness by the owner.
Wow! just amazing in every way... except the louvered unpainted thing on the hood looks like it was pulled off a heater in a trailer...it should at least be painted black and since the black came out kinda dull id say spray it all black but this time do clear coat over the black part
I came here to say that, but you beat me to it.
I almost pulled the trigger on one back in 1995 in the $15,000ish range (there where several at that price) went with a 1990 Corvette instead. I know..I know.😔
I wouldn't think he would put an old engine in this car but every time they accelerate i see blue smoke ?? This guy is incredible.
This guy is my hero! He basically built his own car, in fact he’s the American version of Christian von Koenigsegg 😉
Gary is a really interesting guy and can build just about anything!
@@MyClassicCarTV I have the highest respect for folks like him and what an amazing job he did on that (one of a kind) Pantera 👍🏻. Great video, love ❤️ your YT channel
Just, wow! Beautiful car.
I had an oppourtunity to buy one of these for 30K about 10 years ago and I passed on it for a 88 911 turbo because I was told that parts were almost impossible to find for them now. I still wish I would have bought it since its so different.
What a great design engineer you are..what you have done is near beyond incredible & it all works..wow!! except for your silver grate ..that needs a paint..looks like something you wipe your feet on..never the less an awesome car.Left bank looks a little rich or has she done a ring.? .Thanks for the ride Gary & Dennis..!
Also the right muffler is crooked
@@K-Effect At 9.21 a gd look at the rear..very slight..though end of the day,i've sighted lambo's & Ferrarie's with crooked exhausts,attention to detail for a SEMA u wld set all that to perfection..though now u have mentioned it,he may ajust it..never the less,champion job.!!
the color looks allmost like root beer that's so hot
My dream car
What a beautiful car!
this guy practically built his own car.
That's goddamn beautiful, man.
That thing is awesome!
Now that is a great looking car!!
those tires are HUGE..... I love it...........
An old mate of mine has got a Pantera apparently it was bought as a birthday present by woman for her husband who died not long after , she couldn't bare to part with it and took it for yearly MOT's has about 5000 miles on clock .
Beautifully done; luvit!!!
Dennis you like every car ! 😀
gorgeous automobile .... very nice work and attention to detail
That is gorgeous! Lucky guy!
On Dennis' grave: "I can drive, right?"
Now that's funny!
The only reason you keep a stash like that is to tickle your woman’s heater other wise it get’s caught in door frames no doubt!
Nice car and custom build. Great video also.
Did the owner say if he ever tried it on the quarter mile? or 0-60?
I'd be interested to see how fast it is.
Thumbs up! 👍🏼
It sounds like it's got a bad exhaust leak!
Yeah, with all those speed mods he should be Tracking this Bad Boy.
5.4 seconds 0-60 I own one
@@travisallen700 with the same engine and exhaust? Plus all the same exact modifications to the engine and transmission? Including having the radiator on the slant with dual electric fans? And the same tires? What about moving the fuel tank to the other side? And the cut in half intake manifold?
Wow! Who would have thunk that there would be an identical twin of this car with all the mods and actually timed it for 0-60.
Tell us did you spend 9 years restoring/modifying your car? I would love to see a special episode with both cars in it, especially a side by side comparison. Seriously though you should contact the show and offer to do that episode. I’m absolutely certain all of us fans of the show would love to see that!
This just popped up on my recommended. Which I think is pretty cool because my dad was actually a host on this show for a bit in the 90s.
?? I've hosted this show from the beginning. Who's your dad?
@@MyClassicCarTV Stephen Dale!
I remember him. He was in a couple eps in the late 90's. Cool! Tell him I said hi.
@@MyClassicCarTV I for sure will
Also those rims are beautiful
Well appreciated sir!
GREAT VIDEO !!
Would love another episode together with Jay Leno, big fun!!!
Hall Pantera the company mentioned makes both GT5 and GT5-S body kits designed after the 80's Pantera's to fit on the older early 70's Pantera's spoilers, vents etc. you could get partial kits or full depending upon how "modern" you wanted to go.
love it ! thank you
Super-talented guy. Like it all 'cept the hood vents but understand why it had to be crafted that way. It's more like a "Cafe DeTomaso"...fab job on the "fabs."
I love it. Cars used to look so cool
I'd trade my whole collection of Pantera compact disks for one Pantera car.
/w\METAL/w\
The most beautiful car. Its both sexy & aggressive looking where as most cars can only be one or the other. Plus this is equal parts American muscle and Italian elegance. And this was made at when cars were still cars instead of the appliances we have today. God willing one day ill have one.
Nice car and great job on it.
Very talented guy Great car.
GLORIOUS BEAST!
Super!
Alejandro De Tomaso, before emigrating to Italy, was a renowned Argentine race car driver and cattle herder (hence the badge). The only other company that I believe was like De Tomaso in its raison d'être would be Iso. Raw American power clothed in an Armani suit.
Jake Kaywell The last sentence of your comment said it perfectly. Just excellent! 😎🤘
Like the Taurag chick with the hook bill nose says to the Yank on “Strike Back” “I like a .45 great American stopping power.” You can work on my car anytime just don’t touch my Mercedes.
Those 60s and 70s cars just loved to take off at speed. I had a C3 Vette, and at high speed, the steering would go light, and it would understeer like dangerously crazy. I put the front spoiler kit from the C3 Pace car on it,.. No more lifting or understeer, and it didn't look out of proportion, like this car does. Front winglets don't have to be big to work, they just need people with a wind tunnel to know where to place them. In saying this, he is happy with it, so that is all that matters
A man after my own heart. Ford 400, the best engine they have ever made.
A guy down the road from me had an original racecar it was nuts, it was a raw car, roll cage engine, pipes, no interior and the original tag next to the engine letting you know how legit of a car it is. It was so low that the door sil was 4 inches off the ground.
Madmagyver study the Coyote and you’ll change your opinion.
@@Goldeader modern performance engines, especially vee configurations, should not use chains to drive overhead cams. The length of the chains plus the increased loads from high rpm valve springs causes chain breakage when hitting the Rev limiter.
And unmodified gt500 engine can break chains. Fact.
My 400 has been over 8k rpm many times. And I didn't get it until after 300k miles. Now over 700k, I broke a few valve springs, but no major issues and finally the original pistons are ready to retire. No engine will ever be built in the USA that will surpass that. Fact.
Madmagyver the gen2 coyote can handle 1200hp without an engine build. Upgrade the lifters and it will hold 1500. I have yet to see someone blow one up even with 2k hp on a stock block. Other than people not using nitrous properly coyotes are indestructible.
I have just have a different intake manifold and I can turn well over 8k rpm. Guys are running these over 10k without breaking springs
@@Goldeader a Ford 400 or a coyote?
Rpm is not the issue, it is a poor design choice using chains. Belts were introduced for push rod engines for cam drives in the 80s, and they quickly became the top choice for accuracy and reliability. It is ironic that ancient chain technology haunts a car built in 2018 but was originally designed in the 1960s.
I like getting high AF and watching your videos on 1.5 speed.
WOW JUST WOW.
Nice Example. But the two tone hood looks wrong....
3*
Those two knobs next to the three metal cone knobs are the exact same type of knob used for the climate control system and windshield wiper on international harvester 86 siries tractors
Nice car. I'd give it 10 mustaches
The startup sounds like a koenigsegg agera
Back in 72 there were 1000's of Pantera's sitting in Marine terminals up and down the US east coast and most had to have their motors replaced by Ford dealerships because the exhaust pipes pointed up and filled with rain water and caused the exhaust valves to rust and destroy valve guides, basically the only flaw in it's design.
This guy is genius!
damm
that look good!
and sounds good also
Has a kid the Pantera was always the one I wanted screw the coontosh screw the Ferraris I wanted the Pantera!
The entire hood, especially the louvres needs to be the same color of the car. It would not look “stuck on” as it does now. IMHO. Otherwise, what a nice build!
Simply genius!
the chop is high with this beast.......mmph.
Dimebag approves this!