This 1973 DeTomaso Pantera is special for a few reasons, not the least of which is being in the long-term care of the current owner for 40 years. It sports original paint and is a desirable European-market example that came with slightly better horsepower numbers and some suspension enhancements not available on the standard U.S. model. The paint is said to be original, and it looks quite good in photos. The Pantera is an investment-grade vehicle these days, and buying a nice one will rarely come back to bite you. The seller is asking $120,000 for his Pantera, which is listed here on craigslist with 28,000 original miles.

The Pantera is a known quantity around these parts, and at this point, there’s no debating its status as a real-deal collector car. In many ways, it’s a relative bargain compared to its counterparts from Ferrari and Lamborghini, especially if you’re willing to own a slightly tattier version of one. The drivetrains are still fairly easily serviced, and plenty of specialists are dedicated to the brand and model. You can restore them any which way you please, from a painstaking factory rebuild to an upgraded model with wings, spoilers, and air dams, along with some chunky period wheels. Fortunately, neither is necessary here, as this Pantera looks to be in outstanding condition. Seats and carpeting show no wear and tear, along with the door panels. The seller mentions that the wood steering wheel is a European-market feature and that the Pantera has a radar detection system hidden under the front bumper.

Another tell-tale sign of this Pantera being originally intended for overseas customers is the antenna mounted in the center of the roof. I’ve always loved this style of aerial, and it gives the Pantera an additional dose of flair that keeps it closer in spirit to a Lamborghini than a Shelby Mustang. Then again, even with the Ford powerplant, the Pantera wasn’t trying to be a bolder Mustang; it really did want to give shoppers of a contemporary Ferrari model some additional pause before plunking down the cash on a prancing horse. The Pantera was bold, brash, and fast, and could hold its own against any competitor; to this day, it’s a solid performer and looks better than 90 percent of anything on the road at the moment. It will come with its original owner’s manual, spare tire, and tool kit.

The black paint really does look quite clean, with no signs of rusty fenders or kinks in the body lines. The fact this Pantera has been with the same owner for so many years and has very low mileage suggests it wasn’t used for much more than the occasional weekend drive, and maybe a longer backroad tour from time to time. Survivor Panteras are quite desirable, and the seller has priced his accordingly. It’s not a bargain by any stretch, but if it’s as nice as described here, it’s likely still a reasonable buy with the added bonus of the European market specifications, low mileage, and original paint and interior. Would you pay the asking price?