Vehicle Description
1973 DeTomaso Pantera 2 owner Pantera understood to be 10,434
original miles� Amazing original survivor Pantera that is still
presented on it's original Arriva tires� One of only 572 Panteras
that were imported to the United States in 1973 Sold new at Blue
Grass Mercury on Louisville Kentucky on 11/10/1973 Stored in
climate-controlled building for past 28 years Ghia body finished in
its factory correct Red (Paint code#4) with�white Pantera
identifications, black trim and black interior Mid-mounted Ford 351
CID 4V Cleveland V-8 ZF 5DS25 synchronized five-speed manual
transmission Factory air conditioning� Rack-and-pinion steering,
power four-wheel-disc bakes and power windows 15-inch Campagnolo
(kam-pan-yo-lo) Magnesium sport wheels on Goodyear Arriva tires
Full Deluxe Marti Report included� Comes with its original complete
set of factory tools, original air tank and spare tire, original
owners manual, original warranty card included with hard to find
warranty vin plate, chassis and body master parts catalog, ZF
gearbox manual, and a Pantera workshop manual� � Another example of
Italian exotic powered by American music has arrived at MotoeXotica
Classic Cars, a 1973 DeTomaso Pantera that is presented in
remarkable survivor condition with only 10,434 original miles as
told by the previous longtime owner. This Kentucky two owner
example is one of only 572 Panteras that were imported to the
United States in 1973. It arrived in the United States on October
10, 1973 via the port of Newark, New Jersey, was sold on November
10, 1973 at Blue Grass Mercury, Inc. in Louisville, Kentucky to a
Mr. Gordon J. Waligorski who had the car ordered in factory red as
it was his personal favorite color. Mr. Waligorski was a well know
inventor and industrial designer and was known for inventing the
modern sprinkler head, lottery ticket scratching machines and the
ultrasonic plastic welder. He was also a well known collector of
over 40 highly desired motorcycles and sidecars, most finished in
the shade of red of course! In 1988 Mr. Waligorski sold the Pantera
to another Louisville Kentucky family and they kept the car until
2016 in which they moved the Pantera from Kentucky down to their
beach home in Naples Florida in 2013. They noted that the Pantera
was always stored in a climate controlled garage for the past 28
years which explains the excellent overall original condition! The
car's factory correct red paint, black trim and white exterior
identifications are in very good order but with minor imperfections
from age but not to be discouraged because this Pantera still looks
amazing today! Especially on a bright sunny spring day! The tinted
glass panels and front windshield are in excellent shape, which are
clear and crack-free. The car's lights, including the pop-up
headlights, are in similar good condition. The Pantera rolls on
original Campagnolo�Magnesium sport wheels surrounded by original
Goodyear Arriva tires, C60V15 in front and H60V15 in back. �All of
the car's body panels are straight and solid and the bumpers are in
very good condition. The cargo bay and engine bay are tidy and the
battery appears new. The underside of this survivor Pantera is
solid and tells the whole story. Under the rear hood is a Ford 351
CID 4V Cleveland V-8 mounted amidships and mated to a ZF 5DS25
synchronized five-speed manual transmission. All the must have
coolant upgrades have been made over the years such as a
performance Fluidyne radiator and all new hoses and pipes. Driver
assist options include air-conditioning, rack-and-pinion steering,
power four-wheel disc brakes, and power windows. Inside, the black
bucket seats are in near-excellent original condition, while the
complimentary original carpet is in overall great order and
included with the original weaved mats. While the headliner is in
great original condition, the black instrument panel, with its full
instrumentation is in excellent condition. The three-spoke,
leather-wrapped Ghia Ferrero steering wheel looks great, as do the
inner door panels, mirror glass, center console, gated shifter and
shift knob. The overall excellent condition of this Pantera's
interior really tells the story on how well this car was cared for
by its�previous two original owners. Completing the interior is a
factory AM/FM stereo with period correct Craig speakers. New
emissions and safety laws in the US made changes to the Pantera
necessary for sales in the 1973 model year. Changes included the
addition of 5 mph impact safety bumpers, which incorporated a
built-in airfoil to reduce front-end lift at high speeds and
installation of an emissions-certified 8.0:1 compression ratio 351
CID motor. During 1973 the dash was changed, going from two
separate pods for the gauges to a unified unit with the dials
angled towards the driver. A new model designation was applied to
the US market Pantera with these mandated features; it was called
the Pantera L. The "L" model featured many factory upgrades and
updates that fixed most of the problems and issues the earlier cars
experienced. It was so improved that the 1973 DeTomaso Pantera was
Road Test Magazine's Import car of the year beating out Ferrari,
Maserati, Lamborghini, and Porsche. This car is currently located
at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the
odometer shows 10,434 miles and is understood to be original based
on current condition and statements form the previous long time
owner. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage
exempt Florida title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! VIN: THPNNB05658 Note:
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