Offered for sale by Fusion Luxury Motors is an impressive 1973 De
Tomaso Pantera, a well-known Southern California example that
blends Italian design with serious American V8 performance. Showing
78,146 miles, this Pantera has been extensively upgraded and
carefully maintained, with over $80,000 invested in performance,
reliability, and presentation.
Finished in striking French Racing Blue with black trim, the car
presents beautifully and has been garage-kept under current
ownership for the past five years. It has never been driven in the
rain during that time and has been hand-washed and waxed only. This
Pantera is a former feature car in Pantera International Magazine
(Summer 2006, Issue No. 127) and placed 3rd in class at the 2006 LA
Concours d'Elegance in the Euro-American Hybrids category.
Power comes from a rebuilt Ford 351 Windsor V8, professionally gone
through approximately three years ago and dyno tested at 600
horsepower. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a ZF 5-speed
manual transmission, which was completely overhauled in 2016 and
polished for presentation. The result is a car that delivers
thrilling performance while maintaining the iconic character that
made the Pantera legendary.
The engine bay has been smoothed and refinished in charcoal satin,
showcasing polished aluminum cylinder heads and intake along with
numerous performance and reliability upgrades.
Highlights and Upgrades
Rebuilt 351 Windsor V8 - dynoed at 600 HP
ZF 5-speed manual transmission, polished and rebuilt in 2016
French Racing Blue paint with black trim
Smoothed engine bay finished in charcoal satin
Polished aluminum cylinder heads and intake
Big Bore coated headers
Fluidyne aluminum radiator with twin 14" electric fans
Wilwood Superlite brake system with ventilated rotors
Pantera Performance Center adjustable shocks
Michelin Pilot Sport tires (335/35ZR17 rear, 225/45ZR17 front)
Amerisport / Kirk Evans front and rear bumpers
Altissimo Group 4 tail lights
Carbon fiber side scoops
GT5-style hood cooling vents
GTS-style front spoiler with running lights
IPSCo rear sway bar mount with 427 Pantera plaque
IPSCo rear deck lid lift support kit
Additional Equipment
Stainless steel water tanks and gas tank cover
Billet distributor and 10-quart oil pan
Stainless braided clutch line
BacInc/Mocal aviation fuel cap
Concours spreader bar
Late-model brake master cylinder
Optima battery with stainless hold-down and battery shut-off
Front trunk secondary release cable
Interior
The interior features Lotus Probax sport seats for improved comfort
and support. Driver-focused upgrades include a MOMO steering wheel
with quick-disconnect hub, billet shift knob with Isis emblem, and
an aluminum shift plate. An Alpine stereo system with subwoofer
provides modern audio capability.
Condition & Ownership
This Pantera has been a well-known enthusiast car in Southern
California, regularly enjoyed and properly maintained by its owner.
It runs extremely strong, offers impressive performance, and has
the presence to draw attention wherever it goes.
An exciting, reliable, and award-winning Pantera ready to be driven
and enjoyed.
Whilst Fusion Motor Company make a sincere effort to supply
information that is accurate and complete, we are aware that errors
and omissions may occur. Therefore, we are not able to guarantee
the accuracy of the information and we cannot accept liability for
loss or damage arising from misleading information or for any
reliance on which you may place on the information contained on
this website or our advertisements. We highly recommend that you
examine the vehicle to check the accuracy of the information
supplied. If you have any questions, please contact us at
[email protected] or by calling 818-773-8181 or text
818-916-1320
