1974 De Tomaso Pantera L

If you purchase a vehicle in a different country to your own, it may be subject to local duties, sales taxes, or environmental levies when imported. You may find this introductory guide helpful, and our team is also here to help. However, you must investigate any duties or taxes that may be due on top of the purchase price before committing to buy. KEY FACTS This De Tomaso Pantera L ‘Speciale’ is a distinctive and reportedly one-off example of the celebrated Italian-American mid-engined sports car, featuring bespoke bodywork and an intriguing connection to former Ford Vice President of Design, Don DeLaRossa. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.8-litre (351ci) Ford V8, driving the rear wheels through a five-speed manual transmission. The seller states that this particular example was specially built in 1974 for Don DeLaRossa, featuring numerous factory alterations to the standard Pantera bodywork. The odometer indicates 30,582 miles, though this is not warranted. EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This Pantera L ‘Speciale’ is distinguished by an extensive range of reportedly factory-fitted bodywork features, including a removable sunroof with dedicated storage rails in the luggage compartment, functional front bonnet louvres, and an external fuel filler cap. It also features a bespoke rear decklid with deleted sail panels, a raised central section above the engine's air cleaner, additional cooling louvres, and an integrated rear spoiler. The bodywork incorporates widened steel wheelarch extensions, accommodating eight-inch-wide front wheels and 10-inch-wide rear wheels. This example is finished in Ruby Red with contrasting black lower body sections and gold and black coachlines, over a black leather-trimmed interior. It rides on a set of 15-inch Campagnolo alloy wheels finished in gold and fitted with mixed tyres. Equipment includes pop-up headlights, an analogue clock, Veglia Borletti gauges, electric windows, a four-spoke steering wheel, and heater and ventilation control