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1974 De Tomaso Pantera L

THPNNJ05246roadItaly
Engine
Ford 351 Cleveland V8, four-bolt main, with factory exhaust header
Colour
Pantera Orange

A De Tomaso Pantera L finished in Pantera Orange, representing the Ford-backed mid-engined sports car sold through Lincoln-Mercury dealerships in the United States during the early 1970s. As a post-1972 model it carries the federally mandated black nose guard and a Ford 351 Cleveland four-bolt-main engine fitted to meet tightened emissions regulations. The car retains largely original interior, suspension, and tyres, and has recently received mechanical attention totalling approximately $17,000.

Ownership

  1. Auction sale

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. Mechanical

    Comprehensive recent mechanical refresh costing around $17,000, encompassing a replacement fuel tank, water pump, carburettors, and brake master cylinder to return the car to full running order.

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