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Issue 96
16 Ron Graves - Ron puts down his slide rule this issue and visits the event in the Poconos known as "Le Belle Macchine d’Italia" 18 Snow Cat - Ever wonder what happened to that sexy GT-5 that appeared on the cover of Motor Trend? PI has found it! 20 Final Touch - PI columnist Scott Black discovers a Pantera shop based in Texas that has special ZF experience worth noting. 24 Mangusta Bearing Overhaul - Follow this PI member as he gives us a step by step recipe for this important procedure. 26 Franco/Suisse Reunion - PI packs our bags and cameras and ventures over to France and Switzerland for this major happening. 30 Circuit de Rhine Time Trials - A large field of Panteras turned out for spirited touring and flat out time trials in France 32 Fastest Pantera Driver Competition - When the dust settled, there was a clear champion in this surprising competition. 35 Monteverdi Car Collection - PI explores this automotive jewel-box in Switzerland that is now just a memory itself. 38 de Tomaso Museum - We finally see for ourselves the Museum of our marque in Zurich and meet Rene Killer and Gabi Eggimann 44 Three Museums - For automotive and railroad history buffs, this is nirvana! The Schlumpf, Musee Peugeot and Chemin de Fer. 51 Ismo Sabattini - Mario Marsili travels to Maranello where he lands an interview with this Pantera LeMans veteran. 53 Cristiano Rossi - A rare GTS from Denmark is studied. 56 GT5 from Sweden - Ford dealer Tommy Karlsson has just restored this marvelous "5" and already traveled across Europe. 59 Goodwood Festival of Speed - Rebecca Sullivan visits the UK to report to us on this spectacular event. 61 Alfa Rodeo Event - PI Member Charles Engles may have touched off the Ferrari-Pantera wars when he showed them his heels! 63 festa de Tomaso ‘98 - Event coverage begins here. The activities, the people and the cars are what it is all about. 69 White Glove Concours - Check out this year’s honored winners. 72 The Return of the Fox Mangusta - Just about finished! 74 John Storey Remembered - We have lost a mentor and friend
Winter 1998
Issue 97
11 Purple Passion - Gary and Bev Hall end their Ultra Series Collection of phenomenal Panteras with this targa top sensation. 16 Not for U.S. Consumption - The last Pantera Spyder and the last Pantera sold to a customer are rolled in to one. The Pantera 200 is examined by PI. 20 The Professor’s GT5 - From Italy comes a standout "5" car that is just as fast as it looks. 24 Ellis Woumnm Remembered - Pantera enthusiast and leader has left us. We recall and honor his memory. 25 Tour de Force - Randy Timm has built up a Pantera to his tastes with plenty of gusto and style. 31 Pass With Care - Jim Demick is back at it again as he entertains us with his latest venture...this time on TV! 36 Stealth GT5 - S Italia - The de Tomaso factory updates a 5 into a 5S that is blindingly fast and stylish. 45 Fastest Sports Car Competition - Bjorn Carlsson of Sweden reports to us on Bjorn Carapi’s outright win of this major event. 48 6 Speed Gear Box Computer Analysis - PI member Mike Dailey crunches numbers on his computer for us instead of gears! 56 The Ultimate Challenge - For the "do it yourselfer" Goran Malmberg explains how to stuff a 426 Hemi into a Pantera!