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[Second Wind]

A few more pictures

[QUOTE=PanozGTLM;1060]I might have a few more from the Bullrun, Let me know if you want them.

Thanks. I would sincerely appreciate receiving any photos you may have to add to my small collection to document the car. I'll send you a PM with additional information if you'd like to send them to my e-mail address.

[PanozGTLM]

Thanks PanozGTLM. As I understand it, 2006 Coupes have an integrated roll bar and the top is an integral part of the body as opposed to a separate hardtop fastened to a convertible body. Is this correct and are there other differences? Did the 2004 and 2005 Coupes both use the separate hardtops?

Thanks for the information.

To the best of my knowledge that was what I was told. I will tell you that @ over 100 MPH the car was very stable and the coupe adds rigidity over the convertable. Yes I did drive your car @ over 100 MPH but lets keep that our little secret (lol)

Have a GREAT day!

[Hilly]

Thanks PanozGTLM. As I understand it, 2006 Coupes have an integrated roll bar and the top is an integral part of the body as opposed to a separate hardtop fastened to a convertible body. Is this correct and are there other differences? Did the 2004 and 2005 Coupes both use the separate hardtops?

To the best of my knowledge that was what I was told.

So the 2006 hardtop is NOT removable, correct? I assume not with the integrated rollbar.

Also, has anyone heard of adding a rollbar to the convertible?

[LeManns67]

I dont know what is cooler:

The fact that you have the car that Mario drove in the Bull Run

or

The fact that PANOZGTLM not only knew the history of, and had pictures of it to share with you; and for free via internet, you guys are able to share this with each other.

Lets hear one for the car forums.

[PanozGTLM]

I dont know what is cooler:

The fact that you have the car that Mario drove in the Bull Run

or

The fact that PANOZGTLM not only knew the history of, and had pictures of it to share with you; and for free via internet, you guys are able to share this with each other.

Lets hear one for the car forums.

Couldn't agree with you more I am PROUD to be a member of the "Panoz Life Family!"

[PanozGTLM]

Yes

So the 2006 hardtop is NOT removable, correct? I assume not with the integrated rollbar.

Also, has anyone heard of adding a rollbar to the convertible?

The guy who owns my first Esperante to was going to race the car this is where he went:
http://tubularfab.com/gal2/main.php?g2_itemId=1959

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Not the prettiest thing but.

Hope this helps. . .

[Hilly]

The guy who owns my first Esperante to was going to race the car this is where he went:
http://tubularfab.com/gal2/main.php?g2_itemId=1959

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Not the prettiest thing but.

Hope this helps. . .

Oh, that's ugly! But form follows function, I guess.

[Second Wind]

The guy who owns my first Esperante to was going to race the car this is where he went:
http://tubularfab.com/gal2/main.php?g2_itemId=1959


Not the prettiest thing but.

Hope this helps. . .

Is this the 2001 or 2002 in Ohio that was for sale about a year or so ago?

[Boxer]

Oh, that's ugly! But form follows function, I guess.

Seperate hoops behind each seat would have been far more attractive. Example:

[Hilly]

Seperate hoops behind each seat would have been far more attractive. Example:

Agreed on that!...

[PanozGTLM]

Is this the 2001 or 2002 in Ohio that was for sale about a year or so ago?

Yes!
It's a 2002 vin # 1P9PB48392B213055 I had the factory put the GTLM mirrors on her, it makes such a huge difference in the rear visibility. She also had all the factory up dates and a few modifications "sweet car". Before and after.

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[Ackmann]

Here is a custom that the guys in GA did.

http://www.wild-bills.com/esperante/esperanteindex.htm

[C4Guy]

Hello, I just joined. I just missed purchasing the blue Car & Driver press car Esperante. I live the Pacific Northwest and am an Esperante fan. I am retired and tinker around with my old car collection out in the woods. Hopefully will find one to purchase sometime in the future. Thanks, Wil

[Ackmann]

Hello, I just joined. I just missed purchasing the blue Car & Driver press car Esperante. I live the Pacific Northwest and am an Esperante fan. I am retired and tinker around with my old car collection out in the woods. Hopefully will find one to purchase sometime in the future. Thanks, Wil

Welcome C4Guy. We'll keep an eye out for you on a nice Esperante.

[BRUT4CE]

I believe I have the C&D Esperante cover car down here in southern CA - 2001 chassis #16 I bought 7 years ago. Is there another one?