Manguta Identification Plate and other docuemntation

gonzaloMember

I have seen may photos of the "trunk" of Mangustas. Many show the "disclaimer" of meeting certain standards. But only one I see with the Identification plate (shown below, I believe it came from this forum).

Were all Mangustas supposed to have one?
Anybody else has one?
If so, Can we get a clear photograp?

In the case of this disclamer mentioned to be fixed in the rear diviion window, same questions.
Were this in all Mangustas?

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4/5/157:59 AM

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gonzaloMember

Following is the Other plate (and siilar window sticker) that I refer to in the post.

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4/5/158:00 AM

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deniscCaretaker of 8MA1244 '70 Euro Mangusta DRIVE THEM, THEY WERE MEANT TO BE DRIVEN, IF YOU WANT TO LOOK AT ONE, BUY A POSTER!

Gonzalo, Most cars have the leftmost plaque from the top photo. VINs were added by either dealers or owners after the fact.

The right plaque on top is a new one to me, never seen that one !

The decal in the second post has been seen in that particular car in the back window but seen on the brake/clutch cover on a few cars. Hall as a simpler version available. Not sure how/when the change may have occurred.

There is another one with tire pressure specs, seen on one car on the glovebox door and another in the door jamb.

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4/5/152:04 PM

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bosswrenchMember

Mangustas were unusual in many ways and one is the fact that the official factory designation was 'Tipo Mangusta' instead of 'Tipo' and a number like all other DeTomasos.

I've only seen a few with the 'tipo' plate, and on a '70 car for sale a few years back, the 'tipo' plate was stamped with the 8MA serial number.

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nateMember

Two data points from 8MA1010 (Sep 1969), first pic is from brake reservoir cover. I assume this was on US cars only (like the rear cabin window sticker)...