Description
1971 DeTomaso Pantera
🔑 Key Details
Model: Pantera
Year: 1971
Condition: Used
Mileage: 30,500
No. of Owners: 2
Color: Not Specified
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Transmission: Five-Speed Manual
Seller Type: Personal
🧰 Description Overview
The 1971 DeTomaso Pantera is a legendary Italian-American supercar that blends exotic mid-engine styling with robust American V8 performance. Designed by Tom Tjaarda at Ghia, the Pantera features sharp wedge-shaped lines, a low stance, and dramatic proportions that remain striking even by modern standards.
Power comes from a Ford-sourced 351ci Cleveland V8 mounted mid-ship, delivering strong torque and thrilling acceleration while maintaining relative ease of maintenance compared to European exotics of the era. Paired with a five-speed manual transmission, the Pantera offers a raw, engaging driving experience that rewards confident inputs and delivers unmistakable muscle-backed performance.
The steel monocoque chassis provides solid rigidity, while independent suspension at all four corners contributes to capable handling when properly set up. Inside, the cockpit is driver-focused with a low seating position, wide sills, and classic Italian switchgear—creating an immersive, analog sports car experience.
Highly collectible and increasingly sought after, the 1971 Pantera represents a unique crossroads of Italian design flair and American power. It’s a true enthusiast’s car with supercar presence, mechanical simplicity, and undeniable historical significance.
