Vehicle Description
Desirable 1972 Pre L Pantera Unrestored original condition 4th
owner with ownership documents Miscellaneous car information sheets
Marti Report Original tires, interior, glass and engine components
Original owners manual A rare and desirable Pre-L Pantera, this
1972 DeTomaso Pantera features the slender, chrome bumpers and
lower ride height; later Lusso, or Pantera L, received large rubber
bumpers and a more softly sprung suspension, stealing away some of
the razor-sharp handling the earlier cars enjoyed. Interestingly,
too, it's been said the ride height was adjusted to better meet
federal headlight height requirements. This Pre-L is presented in
unrestored, original condition and is believed to have only covered
1,574 miles from new. With the car cloaked in in red, the original
Pantera Campagnolo magnesium wheels show beautifully, wrapped here
with the original tires, and the chrome bumperettes wink like
slivers on crisp edges. Up front, a stunning polished mesh grille
is situated between the bumpers, while out back quad Anza pipes
dictate the symphony. The interior features the original black
upholstery and accessories like the radio and gauges. Powered by a
351 CI Cleveland V-8 engine and 5-speed transmission, Panteras were
well equipped with power steering, power 4-wheel disc brakes, power
windows and air conditioning. With such originality, this Pantera
is a true gem and a rare find sporting its original interior, glass
and engine components, but the seller does admit to having
installed new cooling system hoses. On offer by its fourth owner,
the car is complete with a Marti Report, miscellaneous information
sheets and the original owner's manual. Designed by Tom Tjaarda
while working at Ghia, the Pantera offered people handsomely exotic
styling and the performance of a world-class exotic sports car at a
fraction of the cost. The midmounted Ford engine offered
spectacularly reliable performance with effortless power, while the
midengine chassis design allowed for unmatched handling. The entire
package delivered a driving experience like few others. Finding an
original Pre-L is often considered akin to spotting the Loch Ness
Monster, and this is one sighting you won't want to miss. Chrome
Package, Cargo Bin, Dome Lamp, Tinted Glass, Armrests - Dual Front,
5-Speed Manual Transmission, Am/Fm Radio, Additional Keys, Luxury
Package, Sports Package, Alloy Wheels, Spare Tire, Power Windows,
Bucket Seats, Leather Seats
