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POCA members enjoy substantial benefits.  Members receive monthly Newsletters with technical information and event announcements.  They receive quarterly Profile magazines with a feature articles on cars and events.  They also receive a roster of the almost 1,000 POCA members with contact information.  POCA members receive a discount on POCA events such as the annual Fun Rally and on can purchase products from the Club Store.

POCA membership is open to any De Tomaso owner or anyone who is an aficionado.  We welcome one and all.

To join, print out the Membership Application and fax it in with a credit card number or postal mail it with a check or credit card number for $75.  Outside the US, the dues are US $90 but include first class postage for the Newsletters and Profile magazines.
 
POCA History PDF Print E-mail

In 1973, a group of enthusiastic DeTomaso Pantera and Mangusta owners began to meet regularly at Peyton Lincoln-Mercury in Long Beach, California. From this founding group of enthusiastic classic car owners, emerged the Pantera Owner's Club of America.

Over the ensuing 31 years, the POCA organization has expanded to include 19 nationwide Chapters and approximately 1,000+ loyal worldwide members. POCA is a non-profit automobile club dedicated to supporting DeTomaso owners with objective technical information and social benefits. POCA is officially recognized by De Tomaso Modena, S.p.A.

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Frequently Asked Questions PDF Print E-mail

What is a De Tomaso Pantera?

De Tomaso Panteras are mid-engine exotic cars that were produced in Italy and imported to the United States by Ford Motor Company from 1971-1975.  The stunning car is a combination of a potent Ford 351 Cleveland motor, fully independent suspension, 4 wheel disc brakes and ZF transaxle.  The car was styled by car designer Tom Tjaarda.

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Board of Directors PDF Print E-mail

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Treasurer: Bob Reid This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Membership Director: Judy McCartney This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Secretary: Jim Gray This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Advertising/Publicity Chairman: Lee Farrell This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Past President: John Taphorn This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
By-Laws PDF Print E-mail

PANTERA OWNERS CLUB

OF AMERICA

BY-LAWS

REVISED AS OF JULY, 1998

 

ARTICLE I    PURPOSE

The purpose of the Pantera Owners Club of America (POCA) is to:

(1)     encourage the formation of local DeTomaso Product Clubs anywhere there is enough interest in the marque.

(2)     to encourage the preservation of DeTomaso products,

(3)     to maintain good relationships with other marque organizations,

(4)     to act as a the disseminator of knowledge about the marque to POCA members through its publications,

(5)     to assist POCA Chapters with the planning and running of events, the putting out of their publications.

 

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