Misujerr,
You're only a five hour drive away. Next time you're down in L.A., let me know, and you can pick up the Pantera and drive it for the day. Hopefully, with the new extra sucker fans, the new engine, fuel injection, headers, exhaust, and seats it will be a more hospitable place to be, and maybe it will get driven more. It's less than 40" tall, so it's just like driving a go cart, and it should give your F-type a run for its money in the pleasing sound department.

And by the way, the Z is as stock as the day I bought it new in 1978. But it feels old, maybe because compared to the older Pantera, it's not as powerful or as tight. I almost never drive it even though it's beautiful to look at and offers more leg room than any car I've ever been in. The straight six allows a foot well to go on the side of the engine with no obstruction.

 

tberg! What? Wow, really?? OK, I'll be right down!
I was thinking about heading down to San Diego later in the summer so will let you know when I do! Thanks!!