1972 De Tomaso Pantera

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1972 DeTomaso Pantera was born from a transatlantic alliance that meshed Italian flair with American muscle. Founded by former Argentinian racer Alejandro de Tomaso, the company partnered with Ford to create a mid‑engine exotic that could be sold through Lincoln‑Mercury dealerships in the U.S.

Styled by Tom Tjaarda at Ghia, the Pantera blended sharp European lines with a mid-mounted 351ci Ford Cleveland V8. Introduced to the U.S. market in 1971, the '72 model refined the formula with minor updates. The Pantera stood apart from its Ferrari and Lamborghini rivals as a blue‑collar supercar — loud, fast, and defiantly unconventional, all while being able to be service by just about any garage in the country.

This ’72 Pantera has been refinished in red paint over black Elk Grain vinyl upholstery. Power from the car's mid-mounted 351 V8 is directed to the rear wheels by a gated five-speed manual transmission. The Italian-bodied sports car also features black Pantera rocker panel decals, 15” magnesium sports wheels, power disc brakes and windows, AM/FM radio, and full instrumentation, with a driver-focused 180‑mph speedometer and an 8,000‑rpm tachometer.

According to the included Deluxe Marti Report, this Pantera was ordered with the GT Option Trim Kit as a Ford Motor Company "pool car" based in the automaker's Southeastern U.S. office.

This 1972 De Tomaso Pantera is now offered by the selling dealer with a Deluxe Marti Report, a window sticker, and a clean Florida title.

Highlights

• Offered from the Burnyzz Collection of April vehicles

• Odometer shows 25,800 miles

• Ford 351ci Cleveland V8 engine with 4‑barrel carburetor producing 330 hp and 380 lb-ft. of torque

• Five-speed manual transmission

• Refinished in red paint with black Pantera rocker panel decals

• Reupholstered in black Elk Grain vinyl

Factory Equipment

• GT Option Trim Kit ($265) included:

  • Air conditioning

  • 15” magnesium sports wheels

  • 351 Cleveland 4V

  • ZF five‑speed gated manual transmission

  • Power disc brakes and windows

  • Tinted glass (complete)

  • Full instrumentation: Driver focused 180‑mph speedometer and 8,000‑rpm tachometer with center-mounted oil pressure, water temperature, fuel level, and voltmeter gauges

• Pressed-steel monocoque chassis and steel body panels

• Front-mounted radiator with dual electric fans

• Rack-and-pinion manual steering

• Four-wheel disc brakes (vented front, solid rear)

• Low-back bucket seats

• Three-spoke sport wheel

• Vertically mounted AM/FM radio

• The chassis number (THPNMG03263) decodes as:

  • T – De Tomaso

  • H – Pantera

  • P – Passenger car

  • N – Ford 351 Cleveland V8

  • M – U.S.-specification vehicle

  • G – Modena, Italy, assembly plant

  • 03263 – Sequential production number

Modifications

• Refinished in red paint with black Pantera rocker panel decals

• Reupholstered seats and door panels in black Elk Grain vinyl

• Removed rear deck wing

Servicing

The seller states the following work was completed approximately 500 miles ago, though no documentation is available:

• Overhauled V8 engine with performance upgrades to increase power

• Installed polyurethane suspension and engine mount bushings

• Replaced braking, steering, and fuel-system components

Known Imperfections

• Touched up paint scratches and some rock chips

• Older Goodyear Arriva tires

• Wear on leather-wrapped steering wheel

Ownership History

This 1972 De Tomaso Pantera is offered from the Burnyzz Collection of April vehicles. According to the included Marti Report, it was built in April 1972 and entered the U.S. through the Baltimore Port of Entry. It was shipped to the Lincoln Mercury Executive garage in Atlanta and was used as a Ford Executive pool car before being sold by Sam’s Lincoln-Mercury in Ashville, North Carolina. The seller states that the previous owner of the car, which was originally blue, had it for 44 years.

Included Items

• Window sticker

• Marti Report

• Consumer Information charts

Additional Information

Disclaimer Provided by Seller: Seller does its best to inspect, drive, and note any known imperfections in the advertisement and pre-sale of vehicles it lists for sale. However, due to the nature of collector automobiles, seller cannot guarantee that every vehicle function, whether electrical or mechanical, will work as it originally did. These components will need upkeep and attention. In addition, often these vehicles can sit for periods of time and once you begin to drive them, issues can arise without warning. Please make sure you are comfortable with this before buying a collector or vintage automobile. Seller did NOT build or restore this vehicle. Vehicles are sold AS-IS by seller, with all faults known/unknown and with no implied warranty. Pre-purchase inspections are welcome, and seller simply describes these vehicles to the best of its knowledge.