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- This is one of the most fascinating DeTomaso
automobiles we have ever had in our inventory. With a real sense of
history and uniqueness.
- Celebrity owners:
Jack
Nethercutt, the Merle Norman tycoon and
founder of the Nethercutt Collection and then
Gerard Wiegert,
the creator of the amazing Vector.
- Boss 302 Ford engine with Gurney Eagle cylinder
heads and four barrel intake manifold
- Rebuilt ZF gearbox
- All body work performed in lead by Angelo Pino of
Pino's Auto Body. Mr. Pino has been the choice of celebrities for
their collector cars such as Jerry Seingeld and David Letterman.
- Ferrari red paint - 10 coats of Glasso brand
paint.
- Rotary A/C
- Improved cooling system
- DeTomaso Mangusta script made from sterling
silver
- Full tan leather interior
- Original steering wheel has been restored
- Very straight body. Minor rust in the driver's
side storage compartment and some very minimal bubbling below the
battery area.
- Regarding the motor, it was recently rebuilt with
all high performance parts. The engine was intentionally not
re-installed. This Mangusta is available in one of three ways: 1)
"As-is" with the engine out of the car. 2) With the Gurney Eagle 302
re-installed or 3) With a rebuilt 302 "crate engine" installed
instead of the Gurney 302 which will be separated.
- For owners desiring a stock presentation, the 302
crate engine may be more desirable. For the Mangusta enthusiast who
enjoys the increased performance and rarity of the Gurney Eagle
engine while also maintaining the modifications made by Mr. Wiegert,
returning the Eagle to its nest is the only choice!
- Market Value Comments: We have not had a Mangusta
for sale in over a year and the last one we did have sold for almost
$90,000.00 while an average "driver" type Mangusta brought
$60,000.00 over one year ago. There are very few of these cars
changing hands and we have been advised that one Mangusta in the
Boston area recently sold for $150,000.00. Because there were only
401 'Geese built, the values on these amazing cars will only
escalate even in today's depressed economy. If you have ever wanted
one of these cars, this may be the last opportunity to purchase a
very strong one for under $100,000.00. Please email or call us for
more information.
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