1974 De Tomaso Pantera 5-Speed Coupe: Exuding an Italian-derived design comprised of willowy, sensuous surface areas that captivatingly clasps its trigonal structure which encases a force-induced V8 that speaks with an illustriously eclectic American accent, arouses a response unlike any other. It's not only enthralling to view but the driving experience it imparts is just as riveting as it's ravishingly raw -- the unrelenting power as provided by forced induction which aids in producing in excess of well over 650 HP coupled to a rather lightweight chassis and an audaciously analog set up, causes for a fabled motoring scenario that's immersive and exceedingly hyperactive.
Produced from 1971 through 1992, less than 7,300 units would depart from De Tomaso Modena, Italy assembly facility with around 1,323 examples bearing the 1974 model year designation such as this rare, impeccable, and stripped-to-bare-metal build that's draped in a very seductive shade of Black with its streamlined cabin leather also completed in the classic hue. Displaying an odometer reading of a low 18,XXX miles, it has had the liberty of being kept underneath the care of the same owner for just over 3 decades and features some of the following notable attributes and equipment: completely stripped and repainted; suspension was removed, painted and new polyurethane bushings were installed along with the installation of a Pantera Performance aluminum radiator and hood vents, Pantera Performance heavy duty half Shafts and universal joints, Dual disc clutch and HD slave cylinder, Pantera Performance high capacity oil pan, and HD custom exhaust manifolds; 351 Cleveland Australian block stock bore; Rotating assembly supplied by Jack Roush; Carrillo rods (chevrolet sized) with mold x billet crankshaft; Rajay turbochargers capable of 1000 horsepower; Turbonetics Delta Gate wastegates; Custom-made stainless Steel mufflers; Front tires (235-45 ZR17) Rear tires (P315-35 ZR17); Garrett air to air fan forced intercoolers; Stainless steel rocker panels; Wilwood brakes.
Upon viewing this sensational Pantera, your presence is welcomed by its lustrous Black finish that allows for its esteemed silhouette to be even more admired; design accentuating aluminum bright work adorning select areas; the De Tomaso badge bearing and sculptural front end's hood featuring vents that are set in between the iconic pop-up headlight assemblies; front fender located 'Ghia' badging; the very attractive 17-inch Etoile wheels featuring a 2-piece assembly and Pantera center caps wrapped in Yokohoma tires and are situated before the Wilwood brake setup; the contoured rear's visible and intriguing performance inner workings; 'De Tomaso' and 'Pantera' badging positioned in between the tail lights; bright-finished, quad exhaust pipes.
Just before stepping inside of its dapper Black cabin, you'll instantly notice the roll bar set up followed by the leather upholstered seats accented by piping, perforations, and stitching, and once inside you can expect to find bright-finished trim on select areas and carpeting that's finished in black. The driver is encountered by a vintage 3-spoke steering wheel; black Veglia Borletti instrumentation gauges featuring a 200-mph speedometer with the dials accentuated by green numerals and needles; centrally located fuel, oil, volt, and water gauges along with the A/C controls that are situated in front of the expressive 5-speed transmission's gated shifter. The in-cabin audio entertainment experience is provided by a SONY AM/FM/Cassette audio interface.
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