1969 De Tomaso Mangusta
- Engine
- 4.7L (289 cu in) OHV V8, 271 bhp
A 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta, reportedly the seventh example built and among the earliest prototypes, distinguished by louvered openings between the rear exhaust outlets. Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and constructed by Ghia, the mid-engined Ford V-8 machine was originally delivered in Italy before moving to the United States, where it was restored in 1998. It subsequently returned to Italy and later passed to a Belgian collector, undergoing a full repaint and mechanical overhaul before appearing at the 2012 Zoute Concours d'Elegance.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold £201,600 (≈ $252K)
- 1969-03-01 →Factory deliveryOriginal Italian delivery recipientpartial documentation
Car was reportedly first delivered in Italy in early 1969; described by the owner as one of the earliest prototype examples of the model.
- 1998 → 2008Acquisition unknownRichard Leepartial documentation
Based in the United States; reportedly a relative of martial artist Bruce Lee. Had the car refurbished by California De Tomaso specialist Gary Hall in 1998.
- 2008 →Private saleBelgian collectorfull documentation
Brought the car back to Italy and commissioned a comprehensive repaint along with bodywork and mechanical repairs in 2010–2011, all supported by photographic records.
Competition
- 20122012 Zoute Concours d'Elegance
Described as the most notable concours appearance among several events the car attended following its restoration completion.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1998RestorationGary Hall
Comprehensive restoration carried out in California on behalf of owner Richard Lee.
Gary Hall described as a California-based De Tomaso specialist and enthusiast.
- 2010Bodywork
Complete exterior repaint along with necessary body repairs undertaken by the Belgian owner.
Work carried out over 2010 and 2011 and supported by photographic documentation.
- 2010Mechanical
Mechanical work deemed necessary was completed alongside the bodywork refurbishment.
Completed concurrently with the repaint; photographic records accompany the car.
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