Here is a link
PanteraAnd some info passed along about it on the mail list, are you sure about the VIN#?
The L model began in mid (August) 1972, with a number of transition cars.
Transition cars have some or all of the L model features. The first to
appear was the L bumpers.
My 11/72 has L bumpers, but early 2 pod dash. (The late model dash arrived
near the 5,000 point, around Jan 1973)
According to the DeTomaso Registry, (
www.DeTomasoRegistry.org) there are
approximately 750 L model 1972s.
(1972 manufacturing date, not first registration date.)
I hope this helps.
Chuck