Pantera Motorcycles for sale in Emeryville, California

Other Makes : Mangusta Roadster 2000 qvale mangusta roadster cobra lamborghini pantera california future classic

$22,500

Emeryville, California

This is a fun car. If you've never been filmed by the entire occupants of a tour bus it may not be for you. If you don't like answering questions every time you pull in to a gas station this car may not be for you. I've got it down to, "Italian body, Cobra engine." I've uttered these words dozens of times already. If you've got a friendly inquiry, sometimes I show them how the roto top works. As it quietly slips in to position, the ooohs and aaaahs come out like you're at the Bellagio. In the up position, it's totally tough guy. In the down position, you slip on down the highway like an ice skater. I do love this car. It's quirky and cool all at the same time. It has it's downfalls. You can bottom this baby out if you're not careful. The previous owner did on his 40th birthday. And so he got a new engine as a birthday present to himself. This was at 40K miles. The replacement engine doesn't have some of the Qvale frills. It sure is smooth and roars to a start every time, no problem. I have had all the brakes and front end suspension replaced and there is a nice solid feel with no clunks or squeaks. The brakes do squeak however and my mechanic has put a ton of effort into quieting them down. It's only after some long down hills or stop and go that they peep a little. You will have more conversations about this car than any car you have owned I would imagine. I have had well over 300 and this one hands down has started more fun dialog than anything I can recollect. The car is far from perfect. It has little scuffs and scratches and rock chips to the discerning eye. The interior is showing some shrinkage on the dash and some wear on the seats. The steering wheel needs to be redone or replaced with a slick Italian Job. The roto top has a thin spot in the finish and a tear on the material underneath. The targa top has a small chip from being stowed improperly in the trunk and there is no stereo. The previous owner had a CD changer, MP3 combination that I had removed. The wiring is completely intact and unmolested. I just had a $100 sports alignment done and I wouldn't hesitate to drive this sweet machine anywhere right now. There is no spare tire from the factory and in fact if you are looking seriously at this purchase please read up on it's intricacies. I have had every fluid and tune up business taken care of and this is my #1 machine. I enjoy every drive and when it's not in service it is garaged and covered and never put away wet or dirty. The car looks amazing in its present condition and folks perceive it as much more fancy and expensive than it is. Here you have a rare and unusual car and if it's the one for you, welcome to the "What the Heck is That Club".

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