1973 DeTomaso
Pantera THPNNJ05132
"Superior restoration with multiple upgrades and high
attention to detail
Rebuilt Cleveland 351 CI V-8 engine
ZF 5-speed manual transmission
Marmitte Ansa exhaust system
Veglia Borletti gauges
Lecarra steering wheel
Premium Kenwood radio
Hideaway headlights
Air conditioning
Power windows
Black waterline
Aluminum radiator with Dual fans
Campagnolo 15 inch alloy wheels
BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires
Tool kit, space saver spare tire, and air canister
Outstanding body with excellent fit
Refinished in the correct Bright Red exterior color
Black upholstery and trim
72,418 actual miles
First presented in the U.S. at the New York Auto Show in 1970, the
DeTomaso Pantera captivated the audience with its graceful
integration of an exotic Italian body design mated with a reliable
and proven American drivetrain. The Pantera was styled at the
Italian design firm of Ghia by a young American-born Tom Tajaarda,
who has often referred to the car as his greatest piece of work.
Built under the guidance of Alejandro DeTomaso, the cars were
assembled in Modena, Italy—unquestionably the epicenter of Italian
automotive artistry. The basic architecture of the Pantera was that
of rear mid-engine layout. The chosen engine was the Ford 351
Cleveland, a stout powerplant admired for its 4-bolt main-bearing
caps and large valves. The V-8 engine was held in high esteem for
its performance as well as its reliability. The 5-speed transaxle
was the same one utilized in the Maserati Bora and sourced from the
German manufacturer ZF. A total of 5,500 of the 7,260 Panteras
built from 1971-1992 were exported to the United States. Realizing
that America was its most lucrative market, DeTomaso specified a
key list of standard equipment in the Pantera that included air
conditioning, power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes, rack-and-pinion
steering and electric windows. Ford began importing the Pantera
into the American market in 1971 to be sold through its
Lincoln-Mercury dealer network. After some initial issues with the
early production examples, the Pantera was drastically improved in
1972 so the model could live up to the high expectations of its
customers. This was a fast car for the period, in fact, “Car and
Driver” magazine recorded a 0-60 MPH time of 5.5 seconds during
testing. This sharp-looking Pantera was the subject of an extensive
restoration, has 72,418 original miles and comes with the
factory-issued tool roll. Italian style with American V-8 power:
what could be better?"
