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a car that could be mass-produced Auto Show in 1970. It showcased Panteras had been sold. DeTomaso
and sold through Ford's network of crisp lines and a long snout atop continued to produce the car in
Lincoln-Mercury dealerships. Thus, a pressed-steel unit chassis. Power Europe until 1991.
in 1970, Ford acquired a majority came from Ford's 310hp, 351ci The 1972 model offered during
equity interest in De Tomaso, Cleveland V8 engine paired with the Palm Beach Auction received
and this partnership led to the a 5-speed ZF transaxle, plus other a nut-and-bolt restoration with
iconic Pantera, De Tomaso's third amenities like air conditioning, some customization performed
and highest-volume road-going which American buyers demanded. by DiMora Motorcar. The builders
production model. A combination of the oil crisis of upgraded the powerplant with

The Italian-American mid-engine 1973, along with U.S. emission a custom-built 427ci fully
exotic featured a gorgeous body requirements, led to the end polished engine rated with 600
designed by Tom Tjaarda at Ghia of the partnership in 1974. Up horsepower, backed by a ZF
and debuted at the New York to that point, fewer than 6,000 5-speed transmission from the
Pantera experts at PI Motorsport in
Orange, California.
The Pantera was painted Racing
Orange with a glossy finish, and all
the chrome has been triple-plated.
This Italian beauty has a black
leather interior with deviated orange
stitching. All interior and exterior
lighting has been upgraded to LED,
while 17-inch billet aluminum
wheels wrapped in Michelin tires
complete the look.

The 2023 Palm Beach Auction is
your chance to see this Italian beauty
with the heart of American muscle
up close. Register to bid today.
– Nicole Ellan James
For up-to-date information on this vehicle, visit
Barrett-Jackson.com

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IN 1970, FORD ACQUIRED A MAJORITY
EQUITY INTEREST IN DE TOMASO,
AND THIS PARTNERSHIP LED TO THE
ICONIC PANTERA, DE TOMASO'S THIRD
AND HIGHEST-VOLUME ROAD-GOING
PRODUCTION MODEL.
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