Noted that the white '72 Pantera sold at the Jerry Cappizzi's Cappy collection for $44,000 back on November 11.
Tom
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looks like it just got listed on ebay for 59,800 having trouble posting link
Looks just like mine. $60K. Hmmm. Maybe it's time to sell... Bet it doesn't hit reserve.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-PANTERA-1972...mZ110058373050QQrdZ1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-PANTERA-1972...mZ110058373050QQrdZ1
Mr. Capizzi was a member of Pantera International. He is deceased. His collection was incredible and his cars were well cared for.
The full results of the auction of his collection can be found on this link: Auction Results
This special Pantera only was hammered for $44,000.00. This is less than we would have expected and further proof that auctions are toxic to Pantera prices. Some of the T-Birds were in the high 200's. I believe this car should have brought at least $10K more. Below is a description of the car. I think the buyer got a great car for the money. Dave
LOT: 304
ESTIMATE: $40,000 - $60,000
CHASSIS NO: THPNMD04149
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
AUCTION RESULTS: Lot was Sold at a price of $44,000
This well-kept low mileage original was produced by Ford with an Italian Ghia body and is powered by a 351 cu. in. Cleveland engine.
310hp, 351cu. in. overhead valve V8 engine, ZF five-speed manual transmission, four-wheel independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes. Wheelbase: 98.4"
Alejandro deTomaso’s automobiles were built with passion – a passion that also inspired his partners. Born in Argentina, deTomaso was a successful racer who in time proved to be an even more successful promoter, first with his own chassis powered by engines from the Maserati brothers’ OSCA concern and later with Ford-based production engines. The first Ford-powered deTomaso, Vallelunga, introduced at the Turin show in 1963, used a 1.5-liter Cortina engine in a mid-engined roadster chassis.
The Vallelunga was followed by Mangusta, of which some 400 examples were built from 1968 to 1972. Executed by Ghia from a design by its chief stylist Giorgio Giugiaro, the Mangusta was a dramatically sculptured shape with characteristic center-hinged engine covers. Powered by a 302 cubic inch Boss Mustang engine, the Mangusta was essentially a prototype race car with street pretensions.
The Mangusta was quickly recognized by the Ford Motor Company, with help from Alejandro deTomaso’s salesmanship, as an opportunity for Ford to build upon its international endurance racing success.
The deTomaso Pantera, powered by the 351 cubic inch Cleveland V8 and sharing its mid-engine layout with Ford’s successful GT40 race cars, translated the race-bred concept of deTomaso’s Mangusta into a tooled steel-bodied super car with amenities, like reasonable luggage space, air conditioning and the power assists that American buyers expected. Introduced at the New York Auto Show in 1970, Panteras were sold by select Lincoln-Mercury dealers from 1971 to 1974.
The Pantera was, and is, one of the great performance values of all time, combining a world-class chassis with the explosive thrust of one of the best of the big Detroit V8s. The beat of the Cleveland V8 behind the driver’s ears is one of performance motoring’s all-time best experiences.
The 1972 DeTomaso Pantera pictured here in white with a black interior is a highly original example with just over 52,000 miles registered on the odometer. Having never been restored the Pantera is in commendable condition, and while not a show quality car, it is a very well detailed original with minimal imperfections. The Pantera is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission, the gauge package, a Pioneer AM/FM/cassette stereo, air conditioning, power windows, a set of Campagnolo alloy wheels and California plates.
Contact Information:
RM Auctions, Inc.
The full results of the auction of his collection can be found on this link: Auction Results
This special Pantera only was hammered for $44,000.00. This is less than we would have expected and further proof that auctions are toxic to Pantera prices. Some of the T-Birds were in the high 200's. I believe this car should have brought at least $10K more. Below is a description of the car. I think the buyer got a great car for the money. Dave
LOT: 304
ESTIMATE: $40,000 - $60,000
CHASSIS NO: THPNMD04149
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
AUCTION RESULTS: Lot was Sold at a price of $44,000
This well-kept low mileage original was produced by Ford with an Italian Ghia body and is powered by a 351 cu. in. Cleveland engine.
310hp, 351cu. in. overhead valve V8 engine, ZF five-speed manual transmission, four-wheel independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes. Wheelbase: 98.4"
Alejandro deTomaso’s automobiles were built with passion – a passion that also inspired his partners. Born in Argentina, deTomaso was a successful racer who in time proved to be an even more successful promoter, first with his own chassis powered by engines from the Maserati brothers’ OSCA concern and later with Ford-based production engines. The first Ford-powered deTomaso, Vallelunga, introduced at the Turin show in 1963, used a 1.5-liter Cortina engine in a mid-engined roadster chassis.
The Vallelunga was followed by Mangusta, of which some 400 examples were built from 1968 to 1972. Executed by Ghia from a design by its chief stylist Giorgio Giugiaro, the Mangusta was a dramatically sculptured shape with characteristic center-hinged engine covers. Powered by a 302 cubic inch Boss Mustang engine, the Mangusta was essentially a prototype race car with street pretensions.
The Mangusta was quickly recognized by the Ford Motor Company, with help from Alejandro deTomaso’s salesmanship, as an opportunity for Ford to build upon its international endurance racing success.
The deTomaso Pantera, powered by the 351 cubic inch Cleveland V8 and sharing its mid-engine layout with Ford’s successful GT40 race cars, translated the race-bred concept of deTomaso’s Mangusta into a tooled steel-bodied super car with amenities, like reasonable luggage space, air conditioning and the power assists that American buyers expected. Introduced at the New York Auto Show in 1970, Panteras were sold by select Lincoln-Mercury dealers from 1971 to 1974.
The Pantera was, and is, one of the great performance values of all time, combining a world-class chassis with the explosive thrust of one of the best of the big Detroit V8s. The beat of the Cleveland V8 behind the driver’s ears is one of performance motoring’s all-time best experiences.
The 1972 DeTomaso Pantera pictured here in white with a black interior is a highly original example with just over 52,000 miles registered on the odometer. Having never been restored the Pantera is in commendable condition, and while not a show quality car, it is a very well detailed original with minimal imperfections. The Pantera is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission, the gauge package, a Pioneer AM/FM/cassette stereo, air conditioning, power windows, a set of Campagnolo alloy wheels and California plates.
Contact Information:
RM Auctions, Inc.
Not sold at a high bid of $47,414. Beautiful car but seemed like a fair bid to me.