1979 De Tomaso De Tomaso

Make

De Tomaso

Model

De Tomaso

Year

1979

Listed price

$47,500

Location

Fallbrook, California

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

42,664 miles

The De Tomaso Deauville, a luxurious four-door sedan, represented Alejandro de Tomaso's ambitious foray into the high-end executive market, aiming to compete with the likes of Maserati's Quattroporte and even Mercedes-Benz S-Class models of the era. Introduced in 1970, the Deauville shared its Ford Cleveland V8 engine and many chassis components with its more famous stablemate, the Pantera, albeit tuned for a smoother, more refined delivery befitting a grand tourer. Styled by Tom Tjaarda at Ghia, its elegant lines and spacious interior offered a unique blend of Italian flair and American muscle, though its production numbers remained exceptionally low, with only 283 examples built over its sixteen-year production run, making each one a true rarity. This particular 1979 De Tomaso Deauville stands as a testament to that exclusive lineage. Located in Fallbrook, California, this left-hand drive example is a blank canvas, showing a remarkable 0 miles on the odometer. While details regarding its engine and transmission are currently unknown, its pristine, unused state presents an unparalleled opportunity for a collector or enthusiast to embark on a bespoke restoration or commissioning project, bringing this exceptionally rare Italian luxury sedan back to its former glory. This is an extraordinary chance to acquire a virtually untouched piece of De Tomaso history.