In the second owner’s possession for 20 years, the third owner of this 1974 DeTomaso Pantera held onto it for 22 years, giving it a wonderful history of long-term ownership. Having undergone a comprehensive, full-custom build, it seems no bolt has gone unturned with this car. The 351 CI V-8 engine is exceedingly well dressed with acres of polished components and was built by Tom Lucas of FE Specialties in Chiloquin, Oregon. With a lengthy roster of specialty parts, dyno tests show 580 HP and 500 lb-ft of torque with a 100 shot of nitrous. At 200, it’s estimated to generate 800 HP. The original heads were ported, a full roller cam setup was installed and the wet nitrous oxide system has been ported directly to the manifold with two 10-pound polished aluminum bottles in the engine compartment. The aluminum laydown radiator has been set with new fans to aid in cooling, and the 5-speed manual transaxle was built by Panteras by Wilkinson of Paramount, California. An upgraded fifth gear allows for an estimated top speed of 210 MPH. The front end was rebuilt, complete with tie rods, ball joints and a larger steering rack, and adjustable front and rear shocks have been installed, while Wilwood disc brakes provide the stopping power. The custom bodywork by Henry’s Hot Rods of Latrobe, California, includes steel GT5 flares, a fiberglass air dam, hood scoops, wider center rocker panels and a flush-mounted windshield and side glass. The body was blocked, sanded and treated to a bare metal respray in DuPont Guards Red. In 2015, the car was treated to a new black interior complete with red stitching, Recaro seats, wood-grain dash appliqué, AutoMeter silver-faced gauges, red 4-point safety harnesses and much more. The aircon was converted to R134a with a new front-mounted condenser, pump and hoses. A multiple first-place winner, including Best Pantera and Best Engine at Concorso Italiano in Monterey, California, during Pebble Beach Car Week, the car has appeared in numerous books and printed publications, including “Extreme Panteras.” Meticulously maintained, an estimated $40,000 was spent in the last year. The sale includes the original gauges, build receipts, Ford technical sheets, dyno sheets and other extras.
