Wonderful condition
Only 12,772 actual miles!
A one owner example until 2016
Rare and desirable DeTomaso Mangusta
One of an estimated 50 assembled with pop-up headlights
Gorgeous factory color combination
Stunning Carrozzeria Ghia design by Giorgetto Guigiaro
Outstanding documentation includes original owner’s manual, original purchase paperwork, original 1970 dealer invoice, correspondence letters from the selling dealer and detomaso, registrations dating back to 1970, invoices dating back to 1973, mangusta brochure, tool kit, original title copy and period road & track specs article!
A perfect combination of italian craftsmanship and american v8 performance
Performs wonderfully
One of the best kept, lowest mileage examples that can be found on the market today!
A collector’s dream!
Options Include:
Air conditioning
Power windows
Wood rimmed Ferrero steering wheel
15” Campangolo alloy wheels
AM/FM stereo
The incredible 1970 DeTomaso Mangusta featured here is finished in its factory color combination of Red over a black leather interior. This particular example was sold new in September 1970 through Continental Motors near Chicago to a lawyer who meticulously maintained the Mangusta until 2016 when it was acquired by a California owner. Today the Mangusta presents wonderfully displaying a largely original interior while a mere 12,772 miles are present on the odometer. An incredible variety of documentation accompanies this DeTomaso including the original owner’s manual, original purchase paperwork, original 1970 dealer invoice, correspondence letters from the selling dealer and DeTomaso, registrations dating back to 1970, invoices dating back to 1973, Mangusta brochure, tool kit, original title copy and period Road & Track specs article! Simply put, this is one of the most well kept, low mileage examples that can be found anywhere and will surely make a welcome addition to any premier collection. We are proud to offer this exceptional Mangusta to the most astute collector or investor who appreciates this legendary model that perfectly blended American power with Italian design and craftsmanship. Ready to make an investment that you can actually enjoy? Classic cars have proven to be among the most resilient and rewarding investments in recent years with the Historic Automobile Group Index (HAGI) jumping 39% in 2013, 16% in 2014 and 17% in 2015 while posting gains of 467% over the last 10 years. Please contact one of our expert sales consultants for more information. They will be happy to give you a complete walk-around, supply you with a more detailed description and answer any questions you may have. Buy with confidence.
History of the DeTomaso Mangusta
The Mangusta was first offered in 1967. Designed by the great Giorgetto Giugiaro during his time at Carrozzeria Ghia in Turin, the Mangusta showcased the classic Italian wedge shape. Featuring a heavily reinforced chassis based on the Vallelunga, the Mangusta was equipped with a mid-mounted Ford V8 behind the passenger compartment. Access was granted by a set of gullwing doors which concealed the engine and manual ZF 5-speed transaxle. In North American specification, the model utilized the 302ci (5.0 liter) V8; tuned to 230 horsepower. Suspension was fully independent and disc brakes were at all four corners while steering was especially responsive courtesy of a rack and pinion steering gear. The interior was dressed in full leather and featured full instrumentation which added to the race car feel. The Mangusta offered supercar level performance with an incredibly stylish Italian flair. Only 401 examples were produced in 1971, of which around 250 are known to still exist today. Well-kept examples have become difficult to procure and rarely come to market. As such, high caliber Mangustas are highly sought after by collectors today.
