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De Tomaso Pantera Early (1971–1973) Price Guide
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De Tomaso Pantera Early (1971–1973) Statistics
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The early Pantera (1971–1973) was the Ford-distributed car, sold through Lincoln-Mercury dealerships in the US as an exotic sports car with American drivetrain. The 351ci Cleveland V8 was a proven, accessible unit; the body by Tom Tjaarda was genuinely beautiful. Elvis Presley shot his, famously, when it wouldn’t start.
The Car
The original Pantera used the Ford 351 Cleveland V8 in 330bhp form in a mid-engined unibody steel structure. Unusually for a mid-engined exotic of the era, the chassis was a monocoque rather than a spaceframe. The interior quality was criticised in period for being below Ferrari standards; the driving dynamics were praised for being above them. Ford withdrew from the distribution arrangement in 1974 after quality issues and the fuel crisis reduced sales. Around 5,500 US-market cars were produced.
Buying
The US-market cars are the most numerous. Rust in the steel monocoque (particularly in the sills and floor) is the primary structural concern. The Ford 351 Cleveland is straightforward to maintain.
