The interior on my 1972 Pantera is original… no question about! You sit down and a cloud of foam dust is exiting the seat cushion left and right where the seat back is attached…and the seat vinyl is not prepared to stretch anymore it will rip if you sit in with a spirited motion! The glue holding the vinyl on the tunnel covers covering the heater box decided to be sticky but refuses to hold anything.. somebody decided to put loudspeaker holes in the door panels and those previous mentioned...Read More...

We did try… tried very very hard to get the car ready for the event but the cat 🐈‍⬛ decided she is not ready… I’m pretty sad that I wasn’t able to finish or at least be able to move it but that’s what it is..Read More...

Available for delivery at the Pantera Palooza event. '73 decklid - original steel part, but with added plexi 'cover' to improve air flow to spoiler. Easily removable. Just drill out rivets and fill holes. $600 Stock radiator - needs re-core - $50 SOLD Rear Airfoil - fiberglass . Per a 1981 Autoweek magazine: "DeTomaso claims it produces up to 80 pounds of downforce while helping to keep the rear glass clean in foul weather". (Likely some creative marketing. But these were used for racing on...Read More...

Has anybody had any experience with moving a Pantera on a "standard" U-Haul car trailer? Ramps, blocks, tie downs, forwards or backwards? U-Haul says the trailer comes with tiedowns, but...Read More...

Any idea where that goes?Read More...

Not mine - just passing the word people: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-detomaso-mangusta-4/Read More...

Th only one in the world! Having difficulty mechanically? Electrically? Parts availability? Call the Pantera Hotline. 305-322-9108 Pantera Miami. See us at the top of every page! We sponsor this forum.Read More...

Just curious if anyone has tested or has an opinion on if the AC works better or worse with the fiberglass trunk installed? I know the AC condenser fan pulls outside air thru the fins. Guess I'm thinking if the trunk is removed then the hot engine air would flow into the condenser and make the fan less efficient in pulling in outside air? I have an upgraded system from Quella with an extra row of fins on the condenser and the evaporator under the dash. Maybe it doesn't matter? I'm getting...Read More...

The GTS project that I received in February came with a vacuum pump for the power brake booster. The pump is needed because its 8 stack EFI does not readily supply good vacuum for the booster. I got a battery into the car and began sorting out the electrical systems including the vacuum pump. The pump is working and was cycling on and off. It seemed to provide good vacuum to the power brakes. The only issue is the pump is LOUD and sounds a little like my cheap 21 gallon Harbor Freight air...Read More...

i bought a restrictor plate and thermostat from track boss. have any of you guys changed the restrictor plate with the engine in the car? tools, advice? DanRead More...

Like you all have experienced, you are working on a specific project and the door panel is off, or the seat is out… you know there is something else that is staring you in the face.. 😳 it’s asking for your attention! So suck it up and do it… I suck a lot up… today I posted finishing the fresh air intake for the cabin and looking at the post it seems like … well, he puts a hose on today.. but as a working day goes, you come across a lot of things that 😳🤓🥹🥸🫣 look at you and ask to be...Read More...

All, If you want a concept Pantera that has no interior and probably little running gear, this is your chance. Larry https://prelive.classic-trader.com/uk/cars/listing/de-tomaso/pantera-l/pantera-concept-2000/1999/69846 Sent from me using a magic, handheld electronic gizmo.Read More...

The How IT all Started. Photos to be Posted:Read More...

...Here's a few of My Favorites. I'll start this off with these... "NO sword cuts as Deep, as the Ingratitude of a Thankless Child!" "When You Pay Peanuts...You end up Hiring a Bunch of Monkeys" "Those who drive slower than You, are Idiots...Those who drive Faster are Maniacs" "Those who Live in Glass Houses...Shouldn't Throw Stones!" 'Let He (She) who is with-out Sin, Cast the First Stone" "How do You Expect Your Dream to come True...When You don't Even Have a Dream?" "Far better to be...Read More...

i have the sandeen style made in china compressor that makes a hell of a whine.. do you have the part number on the actual sandeen and where to buy? i have kirk evans bulk head reduction kitRead More...

I was looking thru a box of parts the other day for something completely different and ran across this piece! It is the original piece that came with my Goose a bazillion years ago......but was replaced with a more modern remote version that fit the new engine config better. So here it goes..... $40 includes shipping. You can FINALLY buy new Ford style repops and make them into a DeTomaso repop.....if you have the machine tools, nothing special, but if you do not have the ability to do...Read More...

Recently my tach started working intermittently cutting in and out. Before I start digging under the dash I thought I’d consult with the brain trust to see if you guys have any ideas. Thanks in advance!Read More...

FOR SALE. Original Pantera parts From my Pantera, #4460. There are lots of aftermarket parts available but if you want to keep the car original, here are original Pantera parts that are available. -Rebuilt front calipers. New seals. NOS Full pads. Never run since rebuild. -Original front rotors. Resurfaced. Never run since resurface. -Original front hubs. Glass beaded. Repainted. No studs. No bearings or races. -Refinished front dust shields. Glass beaded and painted. -Original Rear...Read More...

Greetings, I will be driving my Pantera from Arizona to the Palooza this weekend and bringing a chase truck with parts for the swap meet. Feel free to PM me and also let me know if some of this isn't worth bringing. Just trying to help those that need original parts. Thanks, John #3590 1. Fluidyne Radiator with USA fans, NIB never used, $1400 from PI Motorsports. Asking $500. I ended up going with a Ron Davis Radiator. 2. Original Koni(S) $200. I have the info and quote on where to send them...Read More...

Switched to this thread from previous "Production Data" thread. The plan is to refurb both the exterior and the motor of 69 Goose 8MA642 (wouldn't call it a restoration). Will include pulling majority of components and have them cleaned/hot tanked/painted/chromed/etc or replaced if necessary, and replacing cam/lifters/pushrods to better accommodate Boss 302 with IDA Webers performance. Headers may be a bridge too far since the frame mod for the motor leaves very little room to route headers...Read More...

Hello all. New to Pantera and the forum, excited to be here! . I purchased #03749 a few months ago, it’s been parked for a while. I’m getting ready to start the resto and curious if anyone has info on the Vargas turbo set up this car has. My first thought is to just remove it all, but don’t know if this is a rare or desirable set up?Read More...

Hey all, I am after the technical information booklet as shown in the attachment, but as I am in Australia I am stung hard with the freight. Does anyone know of where I can buy a downloadable version? Then I can get it printed locally. Cheers, Stew.Read More...