1985 De Tomaso Pantera GTS
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Specifications:
Engine: 351ci 5.7 liter Ford V8 Transmission: 5 speed manual ZF Transaxle Features: A completely original car. A/C, original wheels |
The Pantera was designed by the Italian design firm Carrozzeria Ghia's American-born designer Tom Tjaarda and replaced the Mangusta. Unlike the Mangusta, which employed a steel backbone chassis, the Pantera's chassis was of a steel monocoque design, the first instance of De Tomaso using this construction technique.
In the spring of 1972, De Tomaso introduced the more sporting GTS model for the European market. The GTS was developed for Group 3 racing and received a more powerful engine. The 351 Ford V8 produced257 kW 345 hpthanks to a 11.0 : 1 compression ratio. It had larger Holley carburetors, a forged aluminum intake manifold, and freer flowing exhaust headers. The GTS also has considerably wider wheels, a more aggressive steering rack setup, ventilated disc brakes, adjusted spring rates and gear ratios, and conspicuous matte black body elements.
The Pantera logo included a T-shaped symbol that was the brand used by De Tomaso's Argentinian cattle ranching ancestors, as well as a version of the Argentinean flag turned on its side, inspired by the company's founder, Alejandro De Tomaso, having been born and raised in Argentina.
This car was one of very few imported directly into South Africa by the agents in 1984. It was a factory RHD car, considered to be one of less than 200 made. It was bought by the present owner in 1985 and he has owned it ever since. It has been lovingly maintained and used infrequently. Parts of the interior have been recovered at some stage and the car has been painted in the 1990's in the original colour.
The car comes with its original wheels and the rear luggage liner (not presently installed). The car looks great and drives exceptionally well.
POA
In the spring of 1972, De Tomaso introduced the more sporting GTS model for the European market. The GTS was developed for Group 3 racing and received a more powerful engine. The 351 Ford V8 produced257 kW 345 hpthanks to a 11.0 : 1 compression ratio. It had larger Holley carburetors, a forged aluminum intake manifold, and freer flowing exhaust headers. The GTS also has considerably wider wheels, a more aggressive steering rack setup, ventilated disc brakes, adjusted spring rates and gear ratios, and conspicuous matte black body elements.
The Pantera logo included a T-shaped symbol that was the brand used by De Tomaso's Argentinian cattle ranching ancestors, as well as a version of the Argentinean flag turned on its side, inspired by the company's founder, Alejandro De Tomaso, having been born and raised in Argentina.
This car was one of very few imported directly into South Africa by the agents in 1984. It was a factory RHD car, considered to be one of less than 200 made. It was bought by the present owner in 1985 and he has owned it ever since. It has been lovingly maintained and used infrequently. Parts of the interior have been recovered at some stage and the car has been painted in the 1990's in the original colour.
The car comes with its original wheels and the rear luggage liner (not presently installed). The car looks great and drives exceptionally well.
POA