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Originally owned by Mercury dealer
in Chicago as show room attraction. Bob Woodhouse acquired and
rebuilt to autocross and compete in SCCA National Solos in the
90's. Acquired by third owner in 1996 as show car.
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To reduce weight, Mr. Woodhouse
custom fabricated aluminum doors and manufactured a fiberglass
deck lid. He also designed a fully adjustable custom suspension
with Koni shocks. In order to provide reliable stopping power,
Wilwood Superlite brakes were installed front and back. New
brake lines, booster master and clutch master upgraded in May
2008. Lastly, a comprehensive full roll cage was built to racing
specs of the day.
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Woodhouse is still active in the
racing community, as owner of a 2 car Viper team in the GT Speed
World Challenge. He sold this Pantera to focus on racing Vipers
in 1996. Recent articles had this to say about Woodhouse, "He
loves it when he can get under the hood of the car and help with
setup, body work, and anything else that needs to be done. He
loves this passion of his and when you see that big grin on his
face, well he is probably fully dressed and ready to take on the
other drivers on the track. He is one of the most knowledgeable
people out there when it comes to these cars and how to do
things." In 2008 his team has won twice and podiumed numerous
times.
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Car pushes 525 RWBHP and 500 pound
feet of torque at 6200 rpm 10.5:1 compression ratio. Engine is
351 Cleveland bored to 392, running a Holley 830 carb, custom
aluminum heads, PI Motorsport headers, camshaft with solid
lifters, JE Competition aluminum pistons, roller timing and
rockers and a 10 quart oil pan. Also has isolated 12 gallon
fuel cell and a rebuilt ZF 5 speed transmission with new clutch,
pressure plate and throw out bearings. Engine and transmission
rebuilt at 20,450 miles in August 2006. Custom side scoops,
boxer spoiler, custom aluminum radiator and dual sucker fans
with all new stainless steel water pump and hoses (11/2006).
Interior is custom leather interior with extra gauges. Body and
frame are very clean and straight. Rides on Compomotive 5 spoke
16x8 front and 17x10 rears on Hoosier R6 slicks.
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Extensive race documentation from
Bob Woodhouse comes with purchase. Extra set of Michelin Pilot
Sport street tires mounted on original Campy design rims, 2 rear
race slicks, original doors, original deck lid, extra Wilwood
brake pads and miscellaneous parts are negotiable.
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