De Tomaso Pantera
Designed by Tom Tjaarda at Ghia, the 1970 De Tomaso Pantera was a mid engine supercar, with a 5.8 litre Ford V8 engine. The car was to replaced the Mangusta. Alejandro De Tomaso did a deal with Ford, where by in exchange for his coach building firm - Ghia, the Pantera would be sold in the dealers in the US. It was a smart move and over 4000 cars were sold between 1971 and 1974. Elvis Presley famously owned a De Tomaso Pantera and shot the dashbaord when it didn't start! The car proved very popular and sold over 10,000 units in all.
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De Tomaso Pantera GTS
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De Tomaso Pantera GT4
De Tomaso Pantera GT4 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2010
