Selling our 1971 DeTomaso Pantera, s/n 1744 after 34 years of ownership. Group IV fiberglass flared car. Starts, stops, and runs as it should. Details follow below. $79.5K. Car is located in San Diego. Please contact Lee at 858-232-5492 or panteralee99@gmail.com
FOR SALE
1971 DeTomaso Pantera – s/n 01744
This 1971 DeTomaso Pantera, Chassis THPNLY01744 built June 1971 and sold new in St. Louis in 1972 has been in the same family ownership for over 34 years. It was refinished in factory DeTomaso Group IV configuration with fiberglass riveted-on flares in 2003. Painted in PPG base/clear Rosso Corsa Red (Ferrari 2003 color) with satin black lower bodywork and contrasting DeTomaso badge blue body line pinstripe. The car is powered by the original, numbers-matching 1971 Ford 351c.i. Cleveland V8 that has been fitted with an Edelbrock Performer manifold and QuickFuel 600 CFM carburetor. The motor was removed from the car and refreshed with new bearings, gaskets, Ford oil pan, water pump and fuel pump. A Pertronics electronic ignitor and coil utilize the stock Ford distributor. The cooling system was upgraded with the original FIM brass factory radiator with Scott’s pusher fans, Gates green-stripe hoses, and correct 180 degree Cleveland thermostat. The car features Hall BigBore headers wrapped with high heat wrap and custom fabricated Dennis Quella stainless mufflers. It is further equipped with the original ZF five-speed manual transaxle which was fully rebuilt to include all new synchros and 2nd gear set by legendary ZF master mechanic, Roy Butfoy. A new clutch, pressure plate and throw-out bearing along with new clutch master and slave cylinders with braided stainless lines were installed. The car rides on Alden adjustable shocks with Hall GP IV springs and original Girling four-wheel disc brakes with Goodrich stainless brake lines. A custom set of staggered 15″ Gotti Type 075 wheels were sourced directly from the factory in France and utilize Pirelli P Zero / P7 rubber (285/40 front and 345/35 rear). On the inside, original seats and DeTomaso interior are accompanied by a leather wrapped Momo Prototipo ‘GT’ steering wheel with Veglia and VDO gauges and Hall DeTomaso rugs. Additional appointments include Cibie headlights with ‘euro’ yellow bulbs and Mangusta Carello side markers. This Pantera is offered with receipts from 34 years of continuous family ownership and a smog exempt California title in the seller’s name. The Pantera was designed by Carrozzeria Ghia and resulted from a collaboration between DeTomaso and the Ford Motor Company. The five-digit odometer shows 46k original miles. Service records documenting ownership, maintenance and all work / upgrades performed since 1987 will accompany the car, along with the original “Blue Cover” owner’s manual, original keys, Marti Report, and a wealth of other pertinent printed materials to support the car. Located in San Diego, CA. Shown by appointment. Price: $79,500. Payment by bank wire transfer.
Contact: Lee Patterson – Phone/text: 858-232-5492; panteralee99@gmail.com;
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Overview:
- Serial Number: THPNLY01744; built June 1971
- Mileage: 46,800 (approximately)
- Marti Report: Imported to Los Angeles, CA, then sold new by Hilltop Lincoln Mercury, St. Louis, MO in 1972
- Originally painted DeTomaso Medium Blue; color was changed to red prior to current ownership
- Purchased by current owner – March 1990, from San Diego local owner
- Listed in the DeTomaso registries
- Current California registration – smog exempt
- Car starts, steers, stops and drives/shifts reliably and smoothly with no issues - No overheating
- Dash signed by Tom Tjaarda during Concorso Italiano 2011
Drive Train:
- Original numbers matching Ford 351C – block no. 0541 with 4V heads
- Engine rebuilt/refreshed in 1989; new bearings, gaskets, oil pan, water pump; fuel pump
- Edelbrock performer Ford 351C manifold; Quick Fuel 600 CFM mechanical secondary carburetor; K&N air filter (3”)
- Original ZF transaxle no. 2131; ZF rebuilt by Roy Butfoy in 1990 – new 2nd gear set, synchros and complete overhaul
- Hall big bore headers with heat wrap; PPC Stainless mufflers and custom-bent pipes; stainless muffler hangers
- New clutch, pressure plate, T/O bearing; CNC slave cylinder and stainless line; new stock Benditalia clutch master cylinder
- All hoses, fittings, filters (fuel, water, vacuum) replaced using Gates Green Stipe hose or equivalent
- Pertronics pointless ignition in original stock Ford distributor; Pertronics high output coil; new Ford voltage regulator
- Rebuilt original starter (have new mini-starter in box); rebuilt Ford alternator; new battery
- Battery cutoff master switch and new battery cables and ground straps; car wired for external Battery Tender charger
- Half-shafts have grease zerks installed
- Original Pantera FIM brass radiator completely redone; Scotts dual pusher fans (3200 CFM); PPC 180 degree thermostat with correct brass T-hat restrictor; Gates green-stripe hoses throughout; Fans wired with dedicated 40 amp relays directly off battery
- Stainless heater hoses inside cockpit from hard lines to heater core
Chassis / Suspension:
- Aldan adjustable shocks and Hall GP IV springs
- New steering rack complete assembly
- Stock suspension bushings f/r
- Stock Girling brakes; new brake pads; Goodrich stainless brake lines
- Custom-built Gotti (France) 15” 3-piece rims (10” front / 13” rear) – model 075
- Pirelli P Zero 345/35-15 rear tires; Pirelli P7 285/40-15 front tires
Body / Interior:
- Early body car – flat rear deck lid, no lower body seams
- Car flared with Hall GP IV fiberglass flares using rivets during repaint in 2003
- Chrome bumpers removed/filled; side markers removed/filled
- Repainted in 2003 with Ferrari Rosa Corsa (2003) paint with satin black bottom, DeTomaso “blue” pin stripe
- Original 1971 interior, seats, seat belts, door panels and early car air duct “pull” knob
- Hall carpets with DeTomaso insignia over carpets
- Carello Mangusta side marker lights, Cibie headlights with yellow “euro” bulbs, Carello Euro tail lights (original to the car)
- All bulb sockets cleaned; all new correct wattage bulbs for lights
- VDO gauges (Mechanical oil pressure)
- Rocker switches, ignition switch, wiring, relays replaced, repaired, rebuilt; all fuses cleaned and replaced
- Rebuilt turn signal, horn stalk switch by John Taphorn
- Rebuilt headlight motor / gear assembly with brass gear
- Interstate MT-34R battery on Battery Tender when garaged
- Custom gear shift knob with Fordite Cabochon emblem; original shift knob
- Fiamm triple air horns
- Momo Prototipo GT steering wheel (also have a second Momo wheel that goes with car)
- Vitaloni California mirrors
- Rear decklid under-hood Hall quilted liner
- Front trunk relined with black “felt” material
- Have original quarter window side glass and windshield wiper arms
Service:
- Car always garaged in dry environment
- All regular maintenance performed – annual oil (Valvoline 20W50 racing oil and Motorcraft FL-1A) and ZF gearbox oil (80W90 Castrol) changes, brake/clutch fluid flushes, shift linkage lubed, half shafts greased, etc.
- New Autolite 25 plugs
- Original blue cover owner’s manual, Ford service manual, parts books, and various DeTomaso service articles and TSBs; all receipts from 34 years of ownership
- Original ignition and door lock keys and multiple backup sets
- Front lifting bar for servicing front of vehicle
Comments:
- The original rear quarter glass and windshield wiper arms come with the sale along with original DeTomaso lug nuts and miscellaneous other small parts. The car has its original rear luggage tray.
- No AC: Air Conditioning compressor, evaporator/dryer/fan and rear lines removed from car during previous ownership; interior heat exchanger/blower remain stock in dash; blower fan only works on low setting
- Rear tire date codes are 2012 and are due for replacement; Fronts are 2024
- Some paint chips from use, driver seat seam is split
