De Tomaso Pantera 1972, Itália

De Tomaso Pantera 1972, Itália
Motor: 351 CI
Exterior: Vermelho
Interior: Preto
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HIGHLIGHTS

Recently serviced at Pantera Miami

Upgraded to GT5-S specs

351 CI V-8 engine

EFI conversion

Restored ZF 5-speed transmission

Power steering

Disc brakes

Red with new Black interior

Upgraded air conditioning

HID headlights and sequential LED tail lights

17 inch polished Campagnolo wheels

The 1972 DeTomaso Pantera is held in high esteem for its graceful integration of an exotic Italian body design mated with a reliable and powerful American drivetrain. Introduced to the American audience at the New York Auto Show in 1970, the Pantera was sold through the Lincoln-Mercury dealership network from 1971-75. The gorgeous body style was entrusted to the Italian design firm Ghia and penned by a young American-born Tom Tjaarda—who often referred to the Pantera as the greatest design achievement of his career. Built under the guidance of Alejandro DeTomaso, the cars were assembled in Modena, Italy—the epicenter of Italian automotive artistry. The basic architecture of the Pantera was that of a longitudinal rear midengine layout. The chosen engine was the Ford 351 Cleveland, a stout powerplant admired for its 4-bolt main-bearing caps and large valves with a proven reputation of performance and reliability. The 5-speed transaxle—the same used in the Maserati Bora—was sourced from the German manufacturer ZF. Only 5,500 Panteras were exported for sale in the U.S. Realizing that America was its most lucrative market, DeTomaso specified a key list of standard equipment for the Pantera that included air conditioning, power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes, power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering and electric windows. The Pantera was a very fast car—especially considering it was 1972—and “Car & Driver” magazine confirmed that by recording a 0-60 MPH time of 5.5 seconds. These were respectable sports cars with a compliant ride quality and air conditioning. This gorgeous red 1972 DeTomaso Pantera has been recently serviced by marque specialist Pantera Miami and upgraded to GT5-S specification. It has been tastefully upgraded with an electronic fuel-injection system, 17-inch polished Campagnolo wheels that mimic the same center design as the originals, enhanced air conditioning, HID headlights and sequential LED tail lights.