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6839

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Pantera

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Year
1974
Factory model
L
Original color
Red
Current color
Red
Interior
Black
Engine
351c Stroked to 380
Condition
7
Country
US
Region
US

Identity

Year
1974
Country
US
Build date
Jan-74
Body number
52462
Dealer name
Murphy Lincoln Mercury
Serial last4
6839
License plate
040 MWE (California)
Serial prefix
THPN
Dealer address
Long Beach, CA
License plate region
74L 351C Pennsylvania, USA
License plate opening
US
Serial month year code
ND

Exterior

Flares
no
Headlights
round
Wheel type
Aftermarket (Kinesis)
Bumper type
L-Type
Mirror type
factory drivers side. Aftermarket to match factory (mustang mirror) on passenger side
Door handles
rectangular
Rear spoiler
no
Bumper finish
Black
Front spoiler
Aftermarket lip spoiler
Interior color
Black
Front hood vent
no
Rear delta wing
no
Antenna location
aftermarket, left front fender
Rear deck emblem
Powered by Ford
Side marker lights
rectangular
Front grille emblem
Flat
Rear splash shields
yes
Steering wheel type
aftermarket
Front splash shields
yes
Rear deck lid release
key
Windshield trim color
Chrome
Exterior color current
Red
Windshield trim pieces
4
Exterior color original
Red

Interior

Euro gts dash
no
Ac vents count
2
Console gauges
english
Radio installed
yes
Console switches
symbols
Leather interior
Aftermarket Leather Seats on original frames
Water temp gauge
260
Fuse box location
right
Relay box location
left
Tach speedo config
single pod
Defrost vents count
3
Defroster vent type
round
Seat back recliners
no
Vented brake rotors
no
Wiper washer switch
rocker switch
Seat belt retraction
firewall
Wipers rest position
Right
Extra radiator vent hose
yes
Light above console switches
yes

Drivetrain

Engine
351c Stroked to 380
Head type
Aftermarket (Blue Thunder, Yates style heads)
Tail pipes
Angled
Header type
Aftermarket 4:1
Fuel delivery
Aftermarket Haltech FI
Transaxle number
8759
Brake light style
standard red
Engine cover type
solid center
Aftermarket brakes
Wilwood Superlight, 6 piston front, 4 piston rear
Main journal bolts
4
Engine block number
Missing tag
Ignition resistor type
Original was dual, now aftermarket MSD
Engine block part number
D2AE-CA (3B13)
Engine heads part number
Aftermarket
Head combustion chambers
Closed
Brake fluid reservoir mount
vacuum booster - aftermarket

History

Condition
7
Past owners
Bonnie J. Josselson, Pasedena California. Purchased for her 50th birthday in 1974
Current miles
35311
History notes
I purchased it from the original owner, Mrs. Josselson in Pasedena CA. Her husband bought if for her for her 50th birthday in 1974. I purchased the car in 1995 when Mrs. Josselson was 71. I am the second owner (I bought the car from a little old lady in Pasedena!).
Modifications
Upgraded suspension (Koni shocks, stiffer springs, bigger bars, spherical poly bar bushings, camber lock kit, upgraded rear uprights with tapered roller bearings), Roll bar, Leather seats on original frames, dropped battery box, Engine: Stroked 351 to 380 with fuel injection, TD jesel style rockers, Blue Thunder Alum heads, forged crank and pistones (572 hp at flywheel), upgraded radiator, chassis braces.
Purchase date
1995

Other

Known
1
Region
US
Drive side
left
Factory model
L
Gas fill location
outside
Media appearances
None. Although I do have a picture of Tom Tjaarda in my car at Pocono race track. He wanted a ride!
Spare tire location
Rear
Zf trans mount type
dual
Rear trunk center ridge
yes
Expansion tank access hole
yes

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