1972 De Tomaso Pantera “Highly original”

Some collectors spend years searching for the right car. That one rare automobile that remains exactly as the factory intended it. The story of this De Tomaso Pantera begins precisely there. In 2007, an enthusiast set out to inspect virtually every Pantera available worldwide. Countless cars passed under scrutiny. Most had been modified, restored, or altered in one way or another. Only two examples met his exacting standards. This Pantera ultimately proved to be the best of them all. That alone tells you almost everything you need to know.

This 1972 De Tomaso Pantera is presented in exceptionally original condition. A car that has managed to preserve its authenticity over the course of five decades and, as a result, ranks today among the most desirable Panteras an enthusiast could hope to own.

With just 8,937 miles, this Pantera has covered an extraordinarily low mileage. More importantly, that mileage is supported by extensive documentation and maintenance records. Throughout its life, the car has had only a handful of owners, most of whom kept it as part of a private collection. As a result, it was spared the intensive use that so many of its contemporaries experienced.

What immediately stands out is the honesty of this example. This is not a so-called “trailer queen” preserved solely for concours events. Quite the opposite. The car was driven and maintained exactly as a sports car should be. That is precisely why everything feels so authentic and genuine. Its original character has been remarkably well preserved. The interior retains the unmistakable atmosphere of the early 1970s.

Beneath the bodywork lies exactly what collectors hope to find: a matching-numbers engine and transmission. An important detail that further reinforces the authenticity of this Pantera.
The history of this car is exceptionally interesting. During the 1980s and 1990s, it formed part of a collection in the United States. Later, the car was sold and relocated to Stockholm. Since then, it has been carefully maintained, driven only in dry weather conditions, and preserved with great attention and care.

Its current condition is therefore highly original, exceptionally well-kept, and properly maintained. Whenever necessary, technical components were rebuilt or replaced to preserve the car at this level. Importantly, every effort was made to maintain originality and remain as faithful as possible to factory specifications.

From the moment it was introduced, the Pantera represented a fascinating combination of Italian styling and American V8 power. An exotic machine that successfully blended the temperament of an Italian supercar with the reliability and character of an American powerplant. That made the Pantera unique then, and it remains unique today.

This 1972 De Tomaso Pantera embodies everything collectors are looking for: exceptional originality, matching numbers, documented history, extraordinarily low mileage, and comprehensive documentation. A rare opportunity to acquire one of the most authentic Panteras available. Contact Gallery Aaldering today. We export our vehicles worldwide; please inquire about the available options.

* Matching numbers engine and gearbox
* Exceptionally low mileage complete with documentation and service history
* The few owners kept the Pantera hidden away in their collection or garage
* Very original in its essence with only the slightest of changes - "No trailer-queen"
* Now in its (almost) third decade in Europe - Newly shipped to The United States