General description :
Iconic Italian Design w/ Big Block US Muscle!
This 1974 DeTomaso Pantera for sale has a 470 C.I. Aluminum Head V8 (605 HP), 5 Speed ZF Transmission, Bill Mitchell Built Performance V8, 10.5:1 Compression, Solid Roller Lifters, Ron Francis Wiring, Lay Down Radiator w/ Sucker Fans, Polished ZF Transmission, GT5 Flares, Spoiler & Bumpers, Power Disc Brakes w/ Polished Booster, Custom Black & White Leather Seats, Wood Trim Throughout Interior, White Face Gauges, Sony AM/FM Stereo, Custom 17” Aluminum Wheels, Many Custom Upgrades, Iconic Italian Design w/ Big Block US Muscle!
De Tomaso Automobili SpA was founded by the Argentine-born Alejandro de Tomaso in Modena Italy 1959. Originally, they produced various prototypes and racing cars, including a Formula One car for Frank Williams' team in 1970.
De Tomaso produced three classic sports cars
Vallelunga a mid-engined sports car with an aluminium backbone chassis and 104 bhp (78 kW) Ford Kent engine, reaching a top speed of 215 km/h. Only 53 were made in total.
Mangusta, introduced in 1966 was the first De Tomaso produced in significant numbers. The car had an American Ford 4.7-litre iron-block V8 engine and steel and aluminium coupé bodywork from Ghia. Roughly 400 Mangustas were built before production ended in 1971.
De Tomaso's most famous (and numerous) model Pantera appeared in 1971 with a 351 Cleveland Ford V8 and a low, wedge-shaped body designed by Ghia's Tom Tjaarda. In total 6,128 Panteras were produced.