Isn't 874 the body code for the Pantera?
DETOMASO874 (then a star) THPNDG09434 is stamped on the footwell box under my front hood. I'm pretty sure all Panteras also had this stamping preceding their VIN.
This picture is very difficult to see, but the 874 is in the white box.
Michael
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