Vehicle Description
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to bring to market this stunning 1973
DeTomaso Pantera for your consideration. ( car #5431). The owner of
the car poured his passion into this one and it clearly shows.
According to the owner the miles are original. This example is the
'L GTS" model. The completely rebuilt car consists of the following
notable highlights :
-updated cooling radiator and fans along with water pump and
thermostat modifications
-two large 94 series batteries, one in the trunk and one in the
engine bay
-updated brakes with rotors/pads/calipers/ and a complete e-brake
that is functional along with master cylinder and power brake
booster
-motor was completely rebuilt with standard upgrades, 30 over
pistons balanced rotating assembly stainless steel valves, chromoly
fasteners, larger oil pan, 850 Holley carburetor and aluminum
intake
-the ZF transmission has been completely gone through with updates
including all new bearings, shift synchronizers, ring bolt safety
wire, powder coated and standard dress up fasteners.
-the AC has been updated with a rotary style pump replacement of
evaporators and condensers along with hoses all new.
-relocated antenna to top of car with access panel to service
-relocated mirrors for better view and added a backup camera by
Garmin
-modified existing gas tank with high flow screen and extra
provisions to add fuel injection larger diameter piping.
-the ignition is electromotive crank trigger and has a fully
adjustable timing module located on the gas tank shield and allows
to change easily wit ha small screwdriver and adjust rev
limiter.
-added to toggle switches to turn off the power steering pump
located in the forward trunk and one by the fuse panel to turn off
the electric clock that is functional this is for storage or
working on the car with the key on.
-added an updated radio with standard features for today's
Bluetooth and sound qualities also put in an extra USB port.
-changes to the interior include real leather seats along with new
foam in the seats, door panel cosmetics, better carpeting and floor
mats.
-suspension has fully adjustable coilover shocks along with updated
bearings in the rear for longer life and extra load put on by
bigger tires, the axle shafts have been replaced with CV style
which is smoother and eliminates the old U-joints. Larger sway
bars, heim joints and urethane bushings.
The body has been professionally updated with gt5s factory panels
fully welded with no visual seams, along with factory vents and
grills - nothing is reproduction.
The exterior of this Pantera is painted in a striking House of
Colors Candy Tangerine Copper color. Needless to say this is a
beautiful car. It was designed by the Italian design firm Ghia's
American-born designer Tom Tjaarda. Unlike the De Tomaso Mangusta
before it, the Pantera used a steel monocoque design.
Driving the Pantera is one of the most exhilarating experiences one
can have in an automobile. With four wheel power disc brakes, rack
and pinion steering, finely tuned suspension, and roaring V8 motor
the Pantera leaves you with a smile on your face after every drive.
A unique feature of the Pantera when compared to other Italian
sports cars of the era, is the Ford motor. The higher torque of the
351ci V8 reduced the need for excessive gear changing at low speeds
which made the Pantera easier to drive in urban settings.
There are not many manufacturers that have as interesting of a
history as De Tomaso. Alejandro de Tomaso was born in Argentina to
a wealthy family of cattle ranchers. In his early twenties he had
to flee to Italy because he was caught trying to overthrow the
Argentinian government. Once in Italy, he met his wife Isabelle who
was an american heiress with plenty of money. De Tomaso used this
money to fund his racing ventures in Formula 1 racing under the
Maserati brand. After scoring no championship points in four races,
he was cut from the team and turned to his next automotive venture.
He started De Tomaso, his own Italian sports car brand named after
himself. As an homage to his family in Argentina the De Tomaso logo
is actually the same logo used on his family's cattle ranch.
Ford stepped in and assisted in the production and quality control
of the Pantera. Ford also signed a deal to exclusively sell the
Pantera in America through Lincoln Mercury dealers. Although this
relationship fell apart in 1975, roughly 5,500 Pantera's were sold
in America through this partnership. Now is your chance to take
home this awesome vehicle with plenty of history. Please call or
email with any questions or for additional information.
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final. GR Auto Gallery and
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