For Sale: 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp in Aiken, South Carolina

The vehicle shown is located at our Zonhoven, Belgium facility and priced at 74,000 Euros. Car Cave is an international company with locations and staff in both Europe and the United States. Car Cave has extensive experience moving vehicles domestically and internationally. For an additional cost we can handle the entire import process for the buyer. Our insurance policy is specifically underwritten to allow vehicles in transport to be fully insured from storage at our overseas showroom until arriving at our Aiken, SC facility. A full no hassle white glove delivery can be arranged all the way to your front door with a South Carolina title. We handle coordinating the full import process including duties, CBP filing, insurance, bond, ocean transport, inland transport, storage, EPA documentation, NHSTA documentation, declarations, port coordination, and title.1980 De Tomaso Longchamp powered by the 5.8 V8 producing 330 bhpThe De Tomaso Longchamp, introduced in 1972, is a remarkable blend of Italian style and American muscle, crafted by the visionary Alejandro de Tomaso. With its sleek, angular design and luxurious interior, the Longchamp quickly captured the attention of car enthusiasts worldwide. By the mid-1970s, the Longchamp featured a robust 5.8-liter V8 engine sourced from Ford, producing an impressive 330 horsepower, and allowing it to achieve a top speed of around 149 mph. This grand tourer combined high performance with comfort, boasting a well-appointed cabin with leather seats and advanced instrumentation. The De Tomaso Longchamp embodies a unique chapter in automotive history, merging performance, elegance, and exclusivity. Owning this rare classic means embracing the legacy of a car that not only stands out for its distinctive design but also for its exceptional driving experience and pedigree. With only 417 Longchamps produced, you will not easily come across another one.Introducing our 1980 Longchamp. An absolutely stunning example which we found in Italy in beautifully restored condition. She was originally delivered in Italy, where she stayed her whole life. The documents that come with her are very unique. She comes with the original written order form, original invoice, internal factory notes, delivery notes, etc. And all of the original papers, no copies. This gives you a great insight into how she was born. She was optioned with options such as a Blaupunkt radio, air conditioning, electronic ignition, electric mirrors, red tail lights, etc.Finished in this classy 2 tone paint scheme with Grigio Ferro for the bottom part and Argento metallic for the top part. Looking at the transition line you can tell to which extent she was restored. Restoration of such a rare vehicle is no easy feat but the previous owner has done just that. The quality of the paintwork is very good and this transitions throughout the Longchamp.Our favorite way of restoring is leaving certain details all original and that is what has happened here. Such as the interior trim for the most part. You cannot get the same feeling with replacing everything with new parts. The seats are still covered in their original brown leather which is in amazing condition. The Blaupunkt radio is there for those long roadtrips and the sound of the V8 engine once you get to the mountains.Speaking of her V8 engine, she is the original 5.8L V8 engine which is in excellent condition. This is the heart of the beast and gives her even more character. Mated to this V8 engine is a smooth shifting 3 speed automatic gearbox. And if you shift her manually, she really comes alive. Her suspension, brakes, cooling system have all been overhauled to the highest level and are ready for many more fun miles.