Vehicle Description
SEE EBAY OR HEMMINGS FOR FULL DESCRIPTION. EXCEEDS WORD LIMIT. 1973
DeTomaso Pantera L 46,154 Miles RESTORED & Largely Original Numbers
Matching 351ci Lowered Seat Pans MARTI REPORT Functional AC Vin
#THPNNA06044 Original Color: Silver (1 of only 98 silver �73s!)
Original Interior: Black Evolve Motors and Chicago Car Club are
pleased to present this 1973 DeTomaso Pantera L! What We Know: We
purchased this car from an older gentleman in Wisconsin who is a
real Pantera fanatic. This car was the 18th Pantera he has owned,
and certainly not the last. He had even been a previous owner of
Jay Leno's blue Pantera, the subject of one of his "Jay Leno's
Garage" episodes. We had a beautiful red Pantera here at Evolve
Motors last year, and have been aching for another ever since that
car sold. Since taking delivery of this car, we have had to do very
little but enjoy it. The previous owner kept the car in tip-top
shape. We changed the oil, mounted an original set of Goodyear
Arrivas, gave the mechanicals a thorough once-over, and began
driving the car. The previous owner routinely showed the car,
taking home a number of small-time show trophies in the process.
It's easy to see why this car was always a favorite of the judges.
The Exterior: There were very few color options from the factory
for Pantera customers. The overwhelming majority were red, and
every once in a while you'll encounter a yellow one. Factory silver
cars are hard to come by, with only 98 silver Panteras produced for
the 1973 model year. While it now wears a respray in a slightly
darker shade, this car actually was originally a silver car, as
shown on the Marti Report. Paint was done to a very high standard;
the finish is fantastic. Show-quality. There are very, very few
blemishes to note. There is a small chip on the forward portion of
the hood (from raising hood into bumper), which we have touched up
with color-matched paint. On the passenger side there is a 1" spot
at the very bottom corner of the rear quarter, where it meets the
rear corner of the door, that has a couple tiny blisters in the
paint. We also note a small crease on the forward portion of the
passenger side rocker panel, only visible with your eyes at ground
level. Glass is all clear and crack-free and appears to be
original. Weatherstripping is all excellent. Trim pieces, badges,
rockers, and bumpers do not show any chips, fading, or wear. Black
pieces all shine with a nice deep black. You will notice that the
hood has slats in it, this was not a factory option. It is a very
common upgrade, as it mimics the Pantera GT5. The front bumper was
originally plastic on these cars; this car wears a more solid and
less prone-to-fade fiberglass bumper. Correct Campagnolo wheels are
in excellent condition, with no damage or signs of age, and wear
correct Goodyear Arriva tires. Arrivas are in nice shape but are
older, so we'd recommend mounting more modern tires before putting
much mileage on the car. The Interior: Anyone who has spent time in
or around these cars will tell you, the interior space is
laughable. For anyone taller than 5'10", an original Pantera is
cramped and uncomfortable. However, this particular car has had the
seat pans lowered by three inches. For taller folks, this is an
absolute game-changer. It increases driveability tremendously.
There's a lot to like about the interior; original seats are in
excellent shape. No scuffs, tears, or discoloring. Dash is near
perfect, with only a very minor split mid-ship. Exceptionally nice
overall. Gated manual shifter is satisfying to operate, and only
adds to the classic Italian supercar experience. The AC is fully
functioning and will keep you nice and cool inside the cockpit.
Original Steering wheel was replaced by a Lecarra, which we love
and meshes with the original interior perfectly. Pantera-branded
floormats and forward trunk mat are in excellent shape. Side
carpets appear original while the bottom pieces
