[DeTomaso] ignition problem?

[Pastafazo at aol.com]

Hi gang,
Today we had a  harrowing experience in the  Pantera.  We attended the TPOC 
Christmas party which was held in orange  county.  We had a wonderful time and 
met up with some old friends.  On  our way back to Glendale, on the 605 
freeway, going 70 miles an hour in the  carpool lane the engine decides to quit.  I 
then have to maneuver across  four lanes of traffic to get onto the shoulder.  
I try to restart the car  but nothing happens.  I use a cell phone to call 
the auto club, as the cars  are whizzing by, to give him our location and the 
necessary info to get a  tow.  While I'm on the phone I try to restart the car 
and it starts, this  happens 2 more times on the freeway before we go home.  
Each time  after a few minutes it would start but not at first.
Here is my  question
It sounds like an ignition problem, not a fuel problem.
This  car has an old Hays module.  Could this be the problem?
If I need to  replace it, what electronic distributor would you recommend 
that I use for  a.Pantera.
A would appreciate your comments
Vince Loddo