For Sale: 1971 De Tomaso Pantera in Astoria, New York

Single Owner 1971 DeTomaso Pantera with 17k Original Miles This 1971 DeTomaso Pantera is a one owner example from new with just 17k original miles. An early production example manufactured in October of 1971. According to the accompanying Marti report, it was delivered in white, with the original sales receipt also included, confirming delivery from Manhattan Ford Lincoln-Mercury Dealership, New York for the grand total of $10,128, delivery included. The owner had it repainted to the beautiful red you see it today, and enjoyed this wonderful car until a stroke prevented them from using it. With just 17,700 miles on the clock, the vehicle then stayed in storage for 20 years. In 2022 it was lovingly recommissioned for the road at a cost of $24,000. An early car in time-warp condition, this is an opportunity to own and enjoy one of the very best 1970s supercars just as it was when Ford and Ghia Design combined to create it.Sitting on its original magnesium sports wheels, this Pantera also came with tinted glass all round, power windows and air conditioning. The black leather interior is fresh and unworn, a testament to the low mileage and careful storage that this special Pantera has enjoyed. This is as close as you can get to buying a new 1971 Pantera today, and it is ready to go for its next owner.The early 1970s saw the world awash with exotic supercars from thoroughbred Italian manufacturers such as Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini. These brands from Modena, Italy, have defined what European sports cars are, but there is another pioneer from Modena who took a different track. Starting out in 1959 building race cars, DeTomaso quickly made a name for themselves on the track, so much so they were involved in the Frank Williams Racing Cars Formula One vehicles in 1970.Seeing the potential, this Italian brand was acquired by Ford in 1971, with founder Alejandro de Tomaso retaining 14% of the business. The first volume production car DeTomaso produced was the Mangusta from 1966, which features Italian design for the bodywork, and a Ford V8 for its power. In 1970 this formula was refined with the Pantera, featuring a Ghia designed body that could rival any of its peers, hiding an advanced steel monocoque that gave it the strength and stability to match them as well.But while the supercars of the day usually featured high revving, and often temperamental V8s or big capacity V12s, DeTomaso used the proven and reliable 5.8 L (351 cu in) Ford Cleveland V8 engine. With 330 bhp on tap, it matched the competition for power and pace, but with high torque output made it a much less demanding car to drive than other Italian supercars of the era, especially around town. Coupled with the ability to buy a new Pantera from local Lincoln-Mercury dealerships, and it is easy to see why they because so popular in the United States.While the big engine may lack the technical sophistication of contemporary Ferrari V12s, the Pantera featured the latest in design thinking. It shared the ZF transaxle with the Maserati Bora and featured newly designed power assisted disc brakes on all 4 wheels and a range of features that made it easy to live with. All Panteras came with electric windows and air conditioning as standard and made for a comfortable, thrilling drive. With a 0-60mph time of 5.5 seconds and a top speed of 159mph, the 5-speed manual Pantera is still quick even by modern standards.With its classic looks and trusty Ford power, the Pantera is one of the most usable vehicles of the era, and with its unique history and originality, this particular example is as good as it gets.1971, October. Sold new by McCormick Lincoln-Mercury Inc in New Jersey to first and only owner. One of 517 Pantera sold new in White. Came with A/C, magnesium sport wheels, power windows, and tinted glass.1985, November 28th. Painted by M.D. Auto Works Inc. Paint in acrylic lacquer-red. Black colored trim. Remove and re-united powertrain. Troubleshoot engine. Replace both rear wheel bearings and timing chain. 1986, August 29th. Replace distributor. Reset ignition limiter. Adjusted carburetor1990, July 3rd. Serviced by M.D. Auto Works Inc. 17,352 miles. Won?t Run. Blow out line won?t keep. Everything else OK1997, September 9th. Serviced by Gladpack SunCo, Inc. 17,355 miles. Motor Vehicle Ignition. R&R Carburetor. Clean out Fuel lines and tank (very dirty)2001, January 1st. Fuel tank drained and replaced. Fuel lines, fuel pump, and fuel filter replaced. Fuel System, reinstall engine and transaxle unit, replace various hoses and belts as needed. Clean and painted engine bay. Installed new design fuel filler piece and gaskets. Changed engine oil and oil filter. Drained transaxle and renewed. Repack front wheel bearings. Evacuate and Recharge A/C system. Add compressor.2001, January 12th. Serviced by The Stable, LTD. 17,367 miles. Charging system problems. Replaced sidemirrors. Replace seat belts.2002, February 5th. Electrical Issues Found and resolved. Found starter motor stuck on. Replaced starter Solenoidprovide grounding strap between engine and chassis and mounting wiring between chassis and mounting plate for voltage regulator2022, December 22nd. Serviced by The Stable, LTD. 17,553 miles. Serviced by The Stable, LTD. 17,650 miles. Remove road wheels and disassemble breaks, send calipers out for subject overhaul, repainted all flex and metal louvers. Replaced all brake pads and calipers, cleaned mounting components. Removed rotors and resurfaced. Hydraulic System complete. Flushed and Drained fuel tank. Replace rubber lines and fuel filterDisassembled and rebuilt new seal gaskets. Replaced mechanical fuel pump and flush chassis fuel lines. Replace and test spark plugs and ignition parts for basic engine tune up. Replaced oil and rotated spark plug.Replace hydraulic clutch master and cleaned reservoir- flushed and bled system. Disassemble steering column as required removal ignition look, replace lock cylinder and re-assemble. Drain cooling system and replaced.2024, October 21st. Remove passenger and driver side rear calipers and rebuild both sides. Resurface brake pad for new contact point. Remove front hubs and remove front rotors for resurfacing, also resurface brake pad for new contact pad. Resurface all rotors for uneven wear. One owner car from new 17k original miles Early production Pantera in time-warp condition Recommissioned in 2022 at a cost of $24,000 As close as you can get to buying a new 1971 Pantera today Offered with its Marti report Org Price: $129,500Discounted Price:$109,500