1969 De Tomaso Mangusta Coupé
- Engine
- Ford 302ci (5.0L) V8, upgraded with a 340 stroker kit producing approximately 330 bhp
The De Tomaso Mangusta is a mid-engined grand touring coupé powered by a Ford V8, notable for its Giugiaro-penned bodywork and distinctive gullwing engine covers. This 1969 example, chassis 8MA 0994, is among only 50 single-headlight variants produced. Originally believed to have spent its early life in California, it was imported to the UK in 2008 and subsequently underwent a comprehensive seven-year concours-level restoration by marque specialist Roger Brotton, completed in 2015 at a cost of approximately £250,000.
Ownership
- 2021-05-19Auction saleSold £175,000 (≈ $219K)
- 2008 →Private saleEnthusiast collector and automotive book publisher south of Londonfull documentation
Commissioned a comprehensive seven-year concours-level restoration by Roger Brotton, completed in 2015 at a cost of roughly £250,000; all invoices retained on file along with copies of original factory paperwork.
- → 2008-02-02Matthew Chiteapartial documentation
Based in Placerville, California; the car is believed to have remained in California throughout his ownership. Sold to UK importers in early 2008.
- 2008-02-02 → 2008Private saleRoger Brotton and Phillip Stebbingspartial documentation
UK-based marque specialists who jointly imported the vehicle; Brotton described the bodyshell as the finest example he had encountered. Car was quickly passed on to the next owner.
Competition
- 2018London Concours — Royal Artillery Company
Vehicle was entered as a concours exhibit at this event held at the Honourable Artillery Company grounds.
- —Goodwood
Car attended an unspecified Goodwood event; no further detail given regarding the nature of the appearance or outcome.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2008RestorationRoger Brotton
Full concours-level restoration commenced following UK importation, covering all aspects of the car to the highest standard.
Work began in 2008 and continued through to 2015; total expenditure was approximately £250,000 with all invoices retained on file.
- 2015RestorationRoger Brotton
Seven-year comprehensive restoration completed to concours specification; original engine retained but enhanced with a 340 stroker kit raising output to approximately 330bhp.
The stroker kit modification was described as a modest rather than extreme upgrade. Restoration concluded in 2015.
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