1971 De Tomaso Pantera GT5 Widebody Coupe

Make

De Tomaso

Model

Pantera GT5 Widebody Coupe

Year

1971

Listed price

$159,971

Location

Sherman Oaks, California

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

73,746 miles

The De Tomaso Pantera, Italian for "Panther," roared onto the scene in 1971, a bold collaboration between Italian flair and American muscle. Conceived by Alejandro de Tomaso as a more accessible successor to the Mangusta, it aimed to blend exotic mid-engine design with the reliability and power of a Ford V8. Its striking Ghia-designed body, penned by Tom Tjaarda, housed a potent 351 Cleveland engine, a combination that delivered supercar performance without the stratospheric price tag of its contemporaries. Over its long production run, the Pantera evolved through several iterations, with the later GT5 and GT5-S models becoming the most aggressive and sought-after, distinguished by their dramatic widebody kits, massive wings, and enhanced performance. These ultimate Panteras cemented its legacy as a true transcontinental hybrid, a brute in a beautiful suit. This 1971 De Tomaso Pantera, chassis #1580, presents a compelling blend of early production charm and later GT5 aggression. Showing 73,746 miles, this Euro-market example has been meticulously upgraded to a GT5 widebody specification, reportedly by the De Tomaso factory itself after its importation to the US in 2000. Finished in a vivid Rosso Corsa Red, its muscular stance is amplified by bespoke Billet wheels from Wilkinson Pantera, measuring 18 inches and shod with substantial 285/40 front and 345/35 rear tires. The driving experience is further refined by QA1 single-adjustable coilovers at all four corners, a TRW racing steering rack, new tie rods, and fresh halfshafts, ensuring this Pantera handles with the precision its looks suggest. For the enthusiast seeking a Pantera with a unique history and an undeniable presence, this widebody GT5 conversion offers an exhilarating opportunity.