1971 De Tomaso Pantera GT5 Widebody Coupe

Make

De Tomaso

Model

Pantera GT5 Widebody Coupe

Year

1971

Listed price

$135,971

Location

Sherman Oaks, California

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

73,746 miles

The Pantera, Italian for "Panther," was De Tomaso's ambitious follow-up to the Mangusta, conceived to blend exotic Italian styling with robust American V8 power. Launched in 1971, it was an immediate sensation, offering supercar performance and aesthetics at a more accessible price point thanks to its Ford Cleveland V8 engine. This partnership with Ford, which saw the Pantera sold through Lincoln-Mercury dealerships in North America, aimed for higher production volumes than its predecessor. Over its remarkably long production run, spanning more than two decades, the Pantera continually evolved, with later iterations like the GT5 and GT5-S introducing dramatic widebody styling, improved aerodynamics, and enhanced performance, cementing its status as a quintessential 1970s and 80s exotic. This 1971 De Tomaso Pantera, chassis #1580, stands as a stunning testament to that evolution, having been meticulously transformed into a Euro-market GT5 widebody specification. Finished in a vibrant Rosso Corsa Red, its aggressive, flared arches and updated interior evoke the most potent Pantera variants. Reportedly imported to the U.S. in 2000, the seller states this conversion was performed by the De Tomaso factory itself, adding a layer of authenticity to its striking presentation. With 73,746 miles on the odometer, this manual-transmission coupe rides on custom Billet wheels by Wilkinson Pantera, measuring 285/40/18 at the front and a massive 345/35/18 at the rear, perfectly filling its widebody fenders. Performance is further enhanced by QA1 single-adjustable coilovers, a TRW racing steering rack, new tie rods, and new halfshafts. This Pantera offers a rare chance to own a piece of automotive history, reimagined with the dramatic flair of its most iconic iterations.