Hiding in this garage is an Italian exotic promising an exhilarating driving experience. It is a 1972 De Tomaso Pantera, and with the seller recently blueprinting its original V8, it should produce plenty of power and torque. It has… more»
Pantera
• For Sale • 16 Comments
500 Horsepower! 1977 De Tomaso Pantera GTS
Some classics are genuinely a triumph of style over substance, failing to deliver the performance their appearance suggests. However, you can’t level that criticism at this 1977 De Tomaso Pantera GTS. Its engine bay houses a 351ci V8, so… more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
Lee Iacocca spent his automotive career searching for what he termed “the unfair advantage.” He aimed to steal a march on the opposition by introducing vehicles they had no answer for. His desire for Ford to market an exotic… more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
Needs Finishing: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
The De Tomaso Pantera was an unsuccessful attempt by Ford to introduce an exotic sports car to its model range. Quality control issues hampered sales, although the Pantera soldiered on for over a decade after the last vehicles rolled… more»
• For Sale • 12 Comments
Unfinished Project: De Tomaso Pantera
Project cars come in all shapes and sizes, but few have the presence of a De Tomaso Pantera. This example, recently listed on Facebook Marketplace in Lumberton, North Carolina, isn’t a weekend driver or a quick cosmetic refresh. Instead,… more»
• For Sale • 17 Comments
Rebuilt 351: 1973 De Tomaso Pantera
The De Tomaso Pantera enjoyed a long production run and was sold through Lincoln/Mercury dealerships in North America from 1971 until 1975. Ford viewed it as a Halo model, and although early cars experienced quality-control issues, approximately 5,500 of… more»
• For Sale • 15 Comments
Ford-Powered Exotic: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
The De Tomaso Pantera was renowned for three things. It offered mind-bending performance and stunning looks. However, these Italian-built classics developed an unwelcome reputation for rusting mercilessly. This 1972 Pantera is an exception, as it is as solid as… more»
• For Sale • 18 Comments
Super Car Project: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
What car was Tim Horton driving when he died on the freeway going way, way over the speed limit? One a lot like this 1974 De Tomaso Pantera. Actually, it was a 1972 model that did the Buffalo Sabres… more»
• For Sale • 18 Comments
Small Bumper Find: 1971 DeTomaso Pantera
The early DeTomaso Pantera models remain among the most desirable for collectors, especially the small-bumper 1971 examples like this one. Listed here on eBay, this first-year Pantera is finished in a deep burgundy over a black interior and shows… more»
• For Sale • 11 Comments
GT5 Conversion: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
In its original form, the De Tomaso Pantera was an elegant Italian exotic featuring good old American muscle occupying its engine bay. However, the GT5 version brought body modifications that transformed the car into an aggressive-looking machine. This 1974… more»
• For Sale • 19 Comments
Modified Exotic! 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
Low-slung and shiny Ferrari red, this 1972 De Tomaso Pantera in Canoga Park, California looks ready to rip, and a host of tasteful upgrades make this Italian supercar and its big American V8 safer and more powerful than new…. more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
No Wallflower: 1973 De Tomaso Pantera
A wallflower is a person or object that blends seamlessly into the background in an attempt not to draw attention. It is doubtful that the term would ever describe this 1973 De Tomaso Pantera. These classics could turn heads… more»
• For Sale • 4 Comments
Widebody Project: 1974 DeTomaso Pantera
The DeTomaso Pantera is obviously a known quantity around these parts, but that doesn’t mean we’re still not surprised on occasion. Any time a classic sports or muscle car appears as a modified example can give enthusiasts some pause… more»
• For Sale • 16 Comments
14k Original Miles: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
Many people view early versions of the De Tomaso Pantera as the purest and most attractive. Vehicles like this 1974 example lack the myriad scoops and spoilers that appeared on later models, providing a surprisingly elegant appearance. This classic… more»
• For Sale • 13 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
Pantera in Italian stands for “panther” and that’s the name that De Tomaso gave its new mid-engine sports car in 1971. The cars had power supplied by Ford and they were sold by Lincoln-Mercury dealers in the U.S. through… more»
• For Sale • 24 Comments
Ford-Powered Exotic! 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
Like a life-sized Hot Wheels car, the DeTomaso Pantera can make grown adults say things like “Vroom! Vroom!” and “Try and catch me, copper!” The Italian-bodied mid-engine exotic boasts what might be called an advantage over other Italian supercars: … more»
