This Incredibly Rare 1972 De Tomaso Pantera Can Now Be Yours
One of the world’s first classic supercars is going up for sale.
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Here’s your chance to own one of the world’s earliest and most exclusive true supercars: the De Tomaso Pantera.
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A 1972 model year of the Ford-powered Italian panther is listed on Farmingdale, New York-based collectible car dealer Motorcar Classics.
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As Maxi previously reported, Formula One driver-turned-automotive businessman Alejandro De Tomaso partnered with Henry Ford II to create the Pantera in response to the debut of the game-changing Lamborghini Miura.
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Ford provided a 330-horsepower, 351-cubic-inch small-block V8, while American Tom Tjaarda designed its striking lines and Giampaolo Dallara, who also worked on the Miura, was in charge of engineering.
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According to Robb Report, this particular Pantera has just 70,000 miles on the odometer and a few retrofitted components, including a ZF five-speed transmission, staggered front and rear wheels, an Alcantara interior trim, and custom bucket racing seats.
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It appears as though the shifter, shifter housing and steering wheel have been upgraded with brushed metal, but the whole cockpit still maintains its badass vintage vibe.
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The 1972 De Tomaso Pantera’s ask is currently $199,900. Anyone who’s got the cash would do well to swoop it up now—only 7,260 of these rare exotics were produced between 1970 and 1992.
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