1974 De Tomaso Pantera

Make

De Tomaso

Model

Pantera

Year

1974

Listed price

$148,500

Location

West Palm Beach, Florida

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

39,797 miles

The De Tomaso Pantera, Italian for "Panther," was Alejandro de Tomaso's ambitious foray into the supercar world, a collaboration born from his desire to build a high-performance, mass-produced GT with American V8 power. Introduced in 1971, the Pantera combined an exotic Gandini-penned Ghia body with a robust, reliable Ford 351 Cleveland V8, aiming to offer Ferrari-rivaling performance at a more accessible price point. Its striking wedge shape and mid-engine layout captured the imagination of enthusiasts, and its brief but impactful partnership with Ford for North American distribution cemented its place in automotive history, with Elvis Presley famously shooting his Pantera when it wouldn't start. This 1974 De Tomaso Pantera represents the final year of significant North American imports before stricter regulations led to Ford discontinuing its distribution. Showing 39,797 miles on the odometer, this example retains its factory-correct 5.8L Ford 351 Cleveland V8 engine, paired with the indispensable manual transmission that allows for full engagement with the car's raw, analog character. The Pantera's original design ethos, blending Italian flair with American muscle, is perfectly encapsulated in this well-preserved coupe, ready to deliver a visceral driving experience. An opportunity to own a piece of audacious Italo-American automotive history, this Pantera stands as a testament to De Tomaso's vision.