1969 De Tomaso Mangusta
- Engine
- American-made V8
- Colour
- Dark blue ('Blu Scuro')
Chassis 8MA1242 is a late-production De Tomaso Mangusta, believed to be among the final ten of the 401 built between 1967 and 1971. Styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the European-specification example is fitted with air conditioning, a quad-headlamp nose, aluminium body panels, and magnesium wheels. Originally shipped new to the United States despite its European specification, the car was brought to the UK in 2012 and subsequently repainted Blu Scuro, later being exhibited at several prestigious concours events in France.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €246,875 (≈ $272K)
- 2012 →Private saleNotable French collectorpartial documentation
Car was imported to the UK in 2012 and repainted dark blue during this owner's tenure; exhibited at prestigious concours events in France. Workshop records exist from 2012 onwards, including a significant recommissioning job in late 2022.
Competition
- —Chantilly Arts & Elegance
Vehicle displayed at this prestigious French concours event during the current owner's stewardship; specific year not stated.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2022ServiceThe Workshop, Arbonne
Recommissioning work costing approximately €10,012, encompassing reassembly and sandblasting of selected components, carried out in two phases.
Work was performed in September and December 2022 in Arbonne, France.
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