Vehicle Description
For sale is a 1971 DeTomaso Pantera Pushbutton. The first 75 cars
that Ford imported from DeTomaso were the Pushbutton Panteras. They
were built by hand at Vignale Coachwork in Turin, Italy. All
subsequent Panteras were produced at DeTomaso's new factory in
Modena. The Pushbutton Panteras are readily distinguished by their
door handle molded into the body's sheet metal along with its push
button actuator. There are other differences including single slot
Campagnolo wheels, brass window frames, clear glass, a unique
transmission bell housing, an aluminum gas tank, and its
distinctive sheetmetal configuration in the engine bay. This car is
#1313 and is the 27th Pantera that Ford imported. It is in showroom
condition and no expense was spared on its restoration. Every
effort was made to preserve its factory correctness. There are less
than 100 miles on its restoration and it is essentially a new car.
Its deluxe Marti report is included.
Engine and ZF-1 Transaxle:
The car's Ford 351 Cleveland engine has been disassembled,
inspected, and resealed and has the original 4.000" cylinder bores.
It has the high compression, closed chamber cylinder heads with
D0AE casting marks that were standard on the 1971 Panteras. The
car's ZF-1 transaxle with its unique Pushbutton bell housing is
also unrestored and operates well. This is the same transaxle that
was used in the original Ford GT40 race cars.
The following restoration items may not be apparent in the
photos:
Interior is completely resurfaced by one of the most experienced
Pantera upholstery shops.
All new suspension bushings, ball joints, and steering rack. All
eight a-arms are powder coated.
All new wheel bearings and races, front and rear. Complete rebuild
of rear carriers and half shafts.
All new brake components (seals, pads, flex lines) and new brake
master cylinder. New brake hard lines. Calipers re-plated to
factory spec.
New clutch master and slave.
All switches, gauges, and lights work correctly.
NOS (new, old stock) air conditioning compressor.
All new lock mechanisms and tumblers. This includes ignition,
doors, and rear trunk. Two new sets of period correct keys are
included.
Silver pinstripe done by hand on wiper vents and gills (black
covers next to engine windows) per factory spec on early 1971
cars.
13 piece interior carpet set for first series Panteras.
Powder coat paint applied to numerous components throughout the
car.
All new glass except door vent windows, and all new weather
stripping, window felt, and rubber seals.
All fluids (engine, trans, brakes, clutch, and coolant) are fresh
and clean. Battery is new.