De Tomaso Pantera, 1974.

Feb 23, 2023,07:49 AM
 

Big american engine, a nice body: A car with a lot of charm and power. 


Credit: Car and Classic ( I think. I will correct on request if I made a mistake ).









And this interior.. You almost smell the perfume of oil, fuel and leather... 



Best,

Nicolas

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Very....

 
 By: InHavenPro : February 23rd, 2023-07:51
Very cool. Lovely pictures as well. Thanks, Filip

Thanks for looking, Filip.

 
 By: amanico : February 23rd, 2023-15:01

a dream car...

 
 By: W72 : February 23rd, 2023-08:10
for me when I was much younger.... now, I think i'd just enjoy looking at it .. Thanks Nico, for bringing back memories...

Car of recent past to get back to the future

 
 By: Jp75 : February 23rd, 2023-10:13
Hi nico, Like the picture. Has a certain “back to the future” feel to it, imho Best, Jerome

Good description!

 
 By: amanico : February 23rd, 2023-15:02

Man those tires!

 
 By: myles721 : February 23rd, 2023-11:55
Wonder what the HP was …reminiscent of the Le Mans Fords.

Superby crazy.

 
 By: amanico : February 23rd, 2023-15:01

Nice. Ford Powered if I remember correctly???

 
 By: Thomas_3 : February 23rd, 2023-14:18
There was a yellow one running around town when I was in high school, way back when.

Yes, I think so.

 
 By: amanico : February 23rd, 2023-15:01

Vroom vroom )

 
 By: borisundercover : February 23rd, 2023-14:24
What a sexy animal !

Damn sexy, indeed.

 
 By: amanico : February 23rd, 2023-15:03

Those 70s design are quite addictive...

 
 By: saintseiyaikki : February 23rd, 2023-15:36
I am not a car guy and dont even have a license 😂but recently i am falling in love with a nissan fairlady z s30, due to the wangan midnight story

Hehehe! ;)

 
 By: amanico : February 23rd, 2023-23:33

Haha yeah i know many 'master drivers'...

 
 By: saintseiyaikki : February 24th, 2023-04:48
In the arcade center who do not have a license too😂

True, true!!!

 
 By: amanico : February 24th, 2023-06:57

This one, along with the Ferrari BB 512,

 
 By: Mary Anny : February 23rd, 2023-15:45
were my favourite sport cars when I was a young boy! Thanks for rreminding me!

A pleasure, amico.

 
 By: amanico : February 23rd, 2023-15:52

A beauty. Classic automotive aggression right there.

 
 By: vitalsigns : February 23rd, 2023-15:45
We have an annual Pantera meet up at a park near me. Lots of Panteras in the SoCal area. Fun to visit and see all these old but well-kept beasts. ...  

I honestly don't know...I am a car fan, but don't have much knowledge about Panteras.

 
 By: vitalsigns : February 23rd, 2023-18:09
Did you spot one? If so, which one?

The off-road one!

 
 By: Mary Anny : February 23rd, 2023-19:28
Apparently called Laforza overthere. Simply a gigantic Fiat Uno with a V8 in the States...

I can hear the comments ;-)

 
 By: Mary Anny : February 23rd, 2023-19:52

LaForza

 
 By: cazalea : February 24th, 2023-05:21
Was Pumped up and Pimped out by a shop near San Diego. Not so nice …

Yep, quite terrible, even.

 
 By: amanico : February 24th, 2023-07:19

A very enthusiastic and welcoming group.

 
 By: vitalsigns : February 23rd, 2023-18:08
I was driving by with my son and made a spontaneous stop. It was great to see so many Panteras in person and talk with the enthusiastic owners.

I can imagine!

 
 By: amanico : February 23rd, 2023-18:27

That rear view puts me in mind of another car.

 
 By: Gregineugene : February 23rd, 2023-17:20
A view that Jean Jennings at Automobile magazine used the word "purient" to describe... This photo from Motorsportretro.com confirms her observation. ...  

Did someone mention TIRES?!!!........

 
 By: InDebtButOnTime : February 23rd, 2023-17:42
...  

Too cool, this one.

 
 By: amanico : February 23rd, 2023-18:28

Monstrous and impressive.

 
 By: amanico : February 23rd, 2023-18:28

It was a car that was in the collection many years ago.

 
 By: Bill : February 23rd, 2023-18:05
The engine was the famous 351 cleaveland v8. ...  

I do understand...

 
 By: amanico : February 23rd, 2023-18:33

Here's a nice one I ran across.....

 
 By: InDebtButOnTime : February 23rd, 2023-19:27
All of it was very dialed in....... hmm.... not sure about the headlight mods though (unless they can still be closed). Yes.... "Looks Fast" Yeah.... Looks REALLY FAST! ...  

Thanks for looking, I.

 
 By: amanico : February 23rd, 2023-22:45

Lots to love

 
 By: Tim_M : February 24th, 2023-00:50
These were distributed through Lincoln/Mercury dealers in the US, and the car's development was funded by Ford. With Ford money, DeTomaso proved that it was possible to design and fit a decent-looking 5mph bumper to suit regulations. Early metal bumpers l...  

The Pantera Sound, or "No Substitute for Cubic Inches"

 
 By: cazalea : February 24th, 2023-13:21
recorded at the North Island Naval Air Station, Historic Car Races, 2007 Cazalea ...  

So good. Cool, this 7, too!

 
 By: amanico : February 24th, 2023-17:31

A dream.

 
 By: amanico : May 18th, 2023-22:22