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1991 De Tomaso Pantera GT5-S is the Holy Grail of Panteras
Yeah I wasn't clear just any Pantera lol. I think they're like 50-70k?
This one was on BAT and sold for $136K
https://www.classic.com/veh/1987-detomaso-pantera-gt5-s-1a9pn8740hd111017-pz5JBAW/
https://www.classic.com/veh/1987-detomaso-pantera-gt5-s-1a9pn8740hd111017-pz5JBAW/
He is hoping for a more beat up cheaper one to work on I think. He works where I do he ain't wealthy
Looking forward to seeing the MR2 on the street. Also, I smile every time I see your ROTM pic 
Thanks Buddy. It's been a long time coming and I am trying my hardest to get it done this year. You're welcome for a ride too
Thank you for being a great photographer! That was a fun moment haha honestlyAlso, I smile every time I see your ROTM pic
I think it's funny I remember talking about front licence plates with you guys. I got the holder from WRG for winning and now I can't find my front plate to use it
1958 Mercury Monterey Super Marauder.
430/400. First American production V-8 engine that was rated 400 horsepower.400 Horsepower in 1958: The Story of the Forgotten Mercury Super Marauder V8
The Gama Goat was a six-wheel drive semi-amphibious off-road vehicle originally developed for use by the US military in the Vietnam War. The Goat uses an articulated chassis, so that from distance it appears to be a four-wheel drive vehicle pulling a two-wheel trailer, but it is a single six-wheel vehicle with a four-wheel steering arrangement with the front and rear wheels turning in opposite directions. It was famous for its ability to travel over exceptionally rough and muddy terrain.
The vehicle's nickname came from two sources: "Gama" from the name of the inventor of its powered articulated joint, Roger Gamaunt, and "Goat" for its mountain goat-like off-road ability. Its military designation was M561, 6×6 tactical 1¼-ton truck. There was also an ambulance version known as the M792. The vehicle was replaced by a variety of Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicles and Humvees.
Now the truth was that those of us who got to drive or work on them HATED them. Anything over about 30 MPH & they were a death trap.
The vehicle's nickname came from two sources: "Gama" from the name of the inventor of its powered articulated joint, Roger Gamaunt, and "Goat" for its mountain goat-like off-road ability. Its military designation was M561, 6×6 tactical 1¼-ton truck. There was also an ambulance version known as the M792. The vehicle was replaced by a variety of Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicles and Humvees.
Now the truth was that those of us who got to drive or work on them HATED them. Anything over about 30 MPH & they were a death trap.
I read this article a week or so ago and thought, I know a wealthy man with some of these, I wonder if he knows the gold mine he's sitting on, or if he's just getting the shaft. 
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Hagerty Price Guide
10 July 2024
Dodge
These days a diesel-powered pickup is about as novel as putting cheese on your hamburger, but in the 1980s, the American manufacturers were still finding their way as they added diesel power to their truck offerings. International was doing it back in the 1970s, and GM tried with the ill-fated 5.7-liter diesel, soon pivoting to the much better 6.2-liter motor. Ford was experimenting with diesels, but the legendary 7.3-liter Powerstroke wouldn’t hit the market until late 1994. Dodge, in partnership with Cummins, was the first to get the formula right by offering the 5.9-liter Cummins turbodiesel in their trucks starting in 1989.
Dodge
The combination of the grunt of a big-block V-8 and improved fuel economy would redefine the market. Look around today and you’ll see that diesel beats out gas as the smart choice for truck owners who need an engine to do real work. The bigger surprise, though, is that a collector market is emerging for these Cummins-equipped Dodges.
It wasn’t many years ago that the real value of a 12-valve, Cummins-equipped Dodge was to pull the engine and transplant into something else. These days, though, clean examples have been emerging on a regular basis with prices starting in the $20,000 range, and exceptional specimens commanding prices upwards of $50,000 to $60,000. Believe it or not, these old work trucks have become legitimate collectors items, and your old “wood hauler,” or “beater with a heater,” or whatever you call them where you live, may now be worth restoring to show quality.
https://www.hagerty.com/media/marke...-latest-winners-from-the-hagerty-price-guide/
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Hagerty Price Guide
Supercars to 4x4s: 5 Winners From the Hagerty Price Guide
Greg Ingold10 July 2024
1989-93 Dodge Diesel Pickups +19%
These days a diesel-powered pickup is about as novel as putting cheese on your hamburger, but in the 1980s, the American manufacturers were still finding their way as they added diesel power to their truck offerings. International was doing it back in the 1970s, and GM tried with the ill-fated 5.7-liter diesel, soon pivoting to the much better 6.2-liter motor. Ford was experimenting with diesels, but the legendary 7.3-liter Powerstroke wouldn’t hit the market until late 1994. Dodge, in partnership with Cummins, was the first to get the formula right by offering the 5.9-liter Cummins turbodiesel in their trucks starting in 1989.
The combination of the grunt of a big-block V-8 and improved fuel economy would redefine the market. Look around today and you’ll see that diesel beats out gas as the smart choice for truck owners who need an engine to do real work. The bigger surprise, though, is that a collector market is emerging for these Cummins-equipped Dodges.
It wasn’t many years ago that the real value of a 12-valve, Cummins-equipped Dodge was to pull the engine and transplant into something else. These days, though, clean examples have been emerging on a regular basis with prices starting in the $20,000 range, and exceptional specimens commanding prices upwards of $50,000 to $60,000. Believe it or not, these old work trucks have become legitimate collectors items, and your old “wood hauler,” or “beater with a heater,” or whatever you call them where you live, may now be worth restoring to show quality.
https://www.hagerty.com/media/marke...-latest-winners-from-the-hagerty-price-guide/
I got to drive a friend's 2023 ZO6 not too long ago. Fun car
They announce the ZR1 today, rumored to have 4 figure HP.
Based on my brief experience in the ZO6 (LT6 5.5L NA flat plane V8 good for 670hp at 8400 rpm), the mid engine chassis may be up for 1000hp.
2025 Corvette ZR1 has over 1,000 hp via twin-turbos. Official unveil is tonight, but photos have already leaked.
Press Release:
"When the bow-tie automaker unveiled its first-ever mid-engine Corvette Stingray for the 2020 model year, it was already expected that a very diverse lineup would be on the horizon. The quintessential American sports car would therefore be offered in a few distinct versions to attract a wider customer base. In fact, to date, consumers can already get their hands on the Corvette Stingray, the Corvette Z06 and the Corvette E-Ray with hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive.
But, from 2025, we can now talk about the Corvette ZR1, the first in history to surpass the 1,000 horsepower mark and also the first to fit a pair of turbochargers on top of a V8 engine from the "Small Block" series. The eight-speed dual-clutch gearbox remains in place.
Two turbos and lots of horsepower
This new block, dubbed LT7 for the occasion, with a displacement of 5.5 liters, develops the trifle of 1,064 horsepower at a speed of 7,000 rpm and a torque of 828 lb-ft at a speed of 6,000 rpm. It should be noted that the LT7 is born from an LT6 block already in service on board the very high-end Z06. The block therefore retains its double overhead camshaft and its flat crankshaft, cast cylinder heads with unique ports and an enlarged combustion chamber. The intake has also been revised to adapt to the turbochargers, while the distribution and the valve lift profile are optimized for forced induction. In addition, the anti-lag engine calibration has been developed for this model to react to the driving style.
Other improvements include increased gear capacity through shot peening for all gears, oil management to support increased longitudinal and lateral capacity, and increased control valves to accommodate higher clutch clamp load, to name a few.
To curb the beast's ardor, the engineers integrated a new carbon-ceramic braking system with 15.7-inch discs at the front and 15.4-inch at the rear with six and four pistons per caliper respectively. This is unsurprisingly the most imposing and biting braking system in the history of the model.
A look all her own
The Corvette ZR1 isn't just about pumping up the mechanics. To better slice through the air—or lean more—at high speeds, the Corvette ZR1 can be ordered with an optional aerodynamic package made entirely of carbon fiber. It should be noted that the Corvette ZR1 already comes equipped with a carbon fiber exterior aerodynamic package with a rear spoiler and a front wing, side skirts, and side air intakes. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires are the stock tires.
However, the ZTK package comes with a larger trunk spoiler, a front wing, and that Gurney-style hood scoop, a ploy to improve the car's aerodynamics and increase downforce. It also helps cool the front-mounted intercooler. The Magnetic Ride suspension (also available on the base ZR1) has also been tweaked with this package, which comes with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2-R tires.
Split Window
The highlight, however, is at the back, as the designers have brought back the famous "Split Window" over the V8 engine, the central panel that serves to ventilate the engine compartment. Also noteworthy is the addition of a carbon fiber roof, unique wheels and even a set (of wheels) in carbon fiber.
New exterior and interior colors have also been added to the catalog of the most desirable Corvette. Now it remains to be seen how much this true exotic will sell for, the manufacturer who will reveal this information later."