1972 De Tomaso Mangusta
- Engine
- 4.7L (289 cu in) V8, Holley carb, electronic ignition, ~350 bhp
- Colour
- Red
The De Tomaso Mangusta, launched in 1967 with striking Giugiaro bodywork and a provocative name aimed at the Shelby Cobra, was produced in just 401 examples, of which only 150 reached European customers. This late-production European car was delivered new to Greece with the more powerful 289 cu. in. Ford V8 and the desirable four-headlight nose, registered in February 1972. After minimal use by its first owner, it passed to collector Marios Stafylopatis before a comprehensive restoration in 1997 changed its colour to red and upgraded the engine to approximately 350 bhp. Imported to the United Kingdom in 2012, it retains a notable collection of original documentation and rare factory accessories.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €286,250 (≈ $315K)
- 1972-02-01 → 1984Factory deliveryOriginal Greek ownerpartial documentation
Car was registered in Greece in early 1972 and covered only around 18,500 km during this owner's tenure before being sold.
- 1984 →Private saleMarios Stafylopatispartial documentation
Known as a collector of high-performance vehicles; the car underwent a comprehensive restoration during his ownership in 1997, including a colour change and engine upgrades, and was later brought to the UK in 2012.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1997RestorationGT40 specialist
Full comprehensive restoration carried out, during which the original dark blue bodywork was repainted to the current red. The engine was upgraded with a Holley carburettor, electronic ignition system, and a lighter flywheel, raising output to around 350 bhp, and drilled disc brakes were fitted to match the increased performance.
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