1974 De Tomaso Pantera

Make

De Tomaso

Model

Pantera

Year

1974

Listed price

$129,888

Location

Rancho Cordova, California

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

27,579 miles

Born from Alejandro de Tomaso's ambition to challenge the established Italian supercar hierarchy, the Pantera (Italian for "Panther") debuted in 1971, marking a bold collaboration with Ford. Intended to be a more mass-produced, yet still exotic, mid-engine machine, it combined Italian styling by Ghia's Tom Tjaarda with the brute force and reliability of American V8 power. The early '70s "Pre-L" and "L" (Lusso) models like this 1974 example are particularly sought after, representing the purest expression of its original design before later bumper regulations altered its aggressive stance. With approximately 7,200 units built over two decades, the Pantera carved out a unique niche, offering supercar performance without the typical exotic car temperament. This stunning 1974 De Tomaso Pantera, showing a mere 27,579 miles, embodies that rare blend of Italian flair and American muscle. Its classic Silver paintwork perfectly accentuates the Pantera's iconic wedge-shaped body, while the Black interior provides a fittingly purposeful cockpit. Under the rear decklid lies the legendary 351ci Cleveland V8 engine, paired with its original and highly desirable 5-speed ZF manual transaxle, featuring the distinctive dogleg shift pattern. This particular example is well-appointed with period features including air conditioning, magnesium sport wheels, power windows, and the precise feedback of four-wheel power disc brakes and independent suspension, all monitored by classic Veglia Borletti gauges. This Pantera offers an unparalleled opportunity to own a piece of automotive history that perfectly bridges two continents' best engineering and design philosophies.