General description :
Stunning 1971 De Tomaso Pantera GTS on offer. This example underwent a full restoration and technical revision some time ago. The restoration has been carried out to high level with eye for original detail. The bodywork is therefore straight and tightly fitting. The original chassis is rust free. This European supplied Pantera GT, registered in the Netherlands in 1978 and kept by its first Dutch owner since has only got 34,627 km (21516 miles) on the clock. Technically it is in perfect working and driving order. It has a powerful Ford 351C 2CV Cleveland 5.7 V8 engine with Edelbrock Performer RPM cylinder heads and a 4-Barrel Holley carburetor. This is a seriously fast car delivering a unique driving experience. In short this low mileage stunning Pantera GTS is well worth a look at.
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.