Who knows this 1976 Brindella Pantera?

[Chopper Bob]

Wondering how much information I can gather about this cream puff before I revive er . It was posted on here for sale or trade in ‘09 ,. Ended up all the way over here in Oklahoma (we like to go fast too) sat since ‘17 ., anyone who might recognize this and tell me maybe some history on the engine, and hull , it would be greatly appreciated. I know the users name originally posted it for sale was Desert Mirage ., and the boat was previously ran in Parker ..,,

 

[LazyLavey]

Don't know anything about that particular boat but I had one in the 70's running a BBF. Loved the hull, and of course wish I still had it.

 

[Chopper Bob]

Right on , i wouldnt of picked the colors on mine (pink n purple) but i am in no way going to alter it from original condition , i love the boat , the owner pulled the engine in '17 then passed away ,. So its unknown as to why the motor is out , hope its simple , . Id like to know about it before i rip into it ,. Love the pictures of your old one

 

[Xstream]

Don't know that Brendella. But I owned a 1976 Brendella too with a 468 BB it ran ok in light chop after 85 MPH it was a little squirrely

 

[Chopper Bob]

468 cbb in this as well , merlin heads 12:3-1 pistons 1050 carb , crane cam , cant wait . Should have a little power. This is all i know about what is in the engine

 

[Xstream]

I enjoyed mine and had a lot of fun with it. I used the boat for slalom and speed skiing. sorry for the bad pictures I have better ones just have to look a little harder for them.