This DeTomaso Pantera got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1974 DeTomaso Pantera was originally purchased from New London Motors Inc. in Connecticut, and was acquired by its current owner approximately 10 years ago. The car has undergone a color change to black over matching Porsche leather upholstery, and power is from a 355ci V8 with aluminum SVO Cleveland heads, a Windsor bottom end, Wiseco pistons, and a four-barrel Holley carburetor. Shifting is through a five-speed ZF manual transaxle with a polished case, and additional modifications include a chrome bumper conversion, Wilwood brakes, adjustable coilover suspension, 17″ wheels, aluminum trim, and more. This Pantera is offered on dealer consignment with records beginning in the late 1970s, a window sticker, and a clean Texas title.

Modified 1974 DeTomaso Pantera

Originally a Lusso model finished in white, the car has since been changed to black with “pre-L” split chrome bumpers. Body, paint, and chrome work were carried out along with replacement of the windshield in 2005. A headlight motor featuring a revised drive gear was installed in preparation for the sale.

Modified 1974 DeTomaso Pantera

Staggered-width 17″ wheels evoking the stock 15″ Campagnolos were polished in 2006 and are mounted with Michelin Pilot Sport tires measuring 245/40 up front and 335/35 out back. Braking is handled by four-wheel Wilwood discs with multi-piston calipers. Adjustable upper rear control arms were installed in the early 1990s, and other suspension modifications include 1″ sway bars as well as adjustable coilovers from PI Motorsports.

Modified 1974 DeTomaso Pantera

The seats and armrests were reupholstered in black Porsche leather in 2005, and are matched by a black dash, door panels, and carpets. The car is equipped with air conditioning, power windows, an aluminum shift knob and gate, and a flat-bottomed Sparco steering wheel with a DeTomaso horn button and a polished hub adapter. The window lifts and motors were replaced in 2006.

Modified 1974 DeTomaso Pantera

Instrumentation includes a 200-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 5,800-rpm redline as well as amperage, fuel level, water temperature, and oil pressure gauges arranged vertically in a carbon fiber surround in the center stack. Approximately 39k miles are shown on the five-digit odometer, 2,500 of which were added by the current owner. Total mileage is unknown.

Modified 1974 DeTomaso Pantera

The 355ci V8 was built by Rich’s Automotive Machine Shop in cooperation with Smith-Dawson in December 1993, and features a Windsor bottom end with a .020″ overbore and Wiseco pistons as well as aluminum SVO Cleveland cylinder heads. Additional modifications include a four-barrel Holley carburetor on a polished aluminum intake manifold, a Mallory distributor, and an aftermarket radiator. A new high-torque starter was installed in preparation for the sale. The results of 1994 dyno testing are shown in the gallery, and on the best run the car produced 393 horsepower at 6,000 rpm with 366 lb-ft of torque at 4,250 rpm.

Modified 1974 DeTomaso Pantera

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed ZF manual transaxle with a polished case, a limited-slip differential, and Spicer axle shafts. Exhaust is routed through stainless steel mufflers with polished straight-cut tips. Period dyno results are shown in the gallery along with service and modification records from the late 1970s onward.

Modified 1974 DeTomaso Pantera

The window sticker from New London Motors Inc. shows the original colors and options as well as a $11,126 retail price. A drive video is presented below.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $102,000 by kichline
Auction Ended September 8, 2020 at 1:50PM PT
Bids 10
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BaT Essentials

Seller: 911r
Listing Details
  • Chassis: THPNNP06808
  • 39k Miles Shown, TMU
  • 355ci V8 Built in 1993
  • 5-Speed Manual Transaxle
  • Color Change to Black
  • Black Porsche Leather Upholstery
  • Polished 17" Wheels
  • Coilover Suspension
  • Wilwood Brakes
  • Records Since 1978
  • Window Sticker
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
Additional Charges From This Dealer: USD $0
Lot #36158