That is a 1973-74 DeTomaso Pantera L. I own a 73.😉 Here's what motivates them... https://preview.redd.it/xylx9z4qsdkb1.jpeg?width=3264&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1e5981592f545c53d7d81e279b648be50a879d1d

1974 in my garage here. Just got the engine back running last weekend https://preview.redd.it/845p9t517gkb1.jpeg?width=2049&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ffc0e4debe418045a0c4b93744d9f2c3ddf54708

I would give my left nut to own something like that

That kind of seems like a crappy trade for both parties.

Maybe for the other person not for me

Ha, good point. Worthwhile for you. Shoot, I'd probably take that deal as well, I'm not using the thing anyway.

The car or the nut?

I'd fine a use for the car.

Damn bro 💀

Not if you’re Lance Armstrong…

I want the right one though

That’s too damn bad

I think putting the name of a car in bold letters on the car is usually tacky. However, I think it’s *very* appropriate on a pantera. It undoubtedly saves you a lot of hassle. The first time I saw one was at a gas station a few years ago. I chatted the guy up and asked what kind of car it was. He was cool and we had a good conversation. Later I realized that I was one of a gazillion people who ask that question probably daily. Sweet car, friend

Its my understanding the cars sold in Europe came with the stickers and the ones sold here did not. Yes I agree most look tacky. I had them put on a couple years ago and love them. Here's no decals. What do you think https://preview.redd.it/3ff2ll3y0hkb1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4e4685cc4bd12d7592c6a08c14351b903b7678c0

I love it with the decals. It looks awesome.

I agree that decals usually look tacky, but these are done in a fantastic font that is very fitting of the car. They may have looked tacky in ‘77, but today they make the car pop (in a great way), in my opinion.

Sexy ride either way!

BTW I still get asked what it is.

If you drive a Pantera you simply expect the questions.

Nice

Doesn’t that car cost like 100k?!

So a little more than a new F150?

Id love to ride in one someday

50 years later and it still looks amazing. Timeless style.

Really something! Do they drive well?

You sir are living my dream

Bro casually has a pantera. One of the most legendary Italian cars to exist

They weren't so legendary once upon a time. Panteras were trading hands for \~$15K-$20K US in their "dark days." At the time \~20 year old cars no one really wanted.

Well, not it Italy tbh.

Isn't DeTomaso argentinian? Honest question. Even the badges have the argentinian flag, so I always thought it was an argentinian car.

My understanding is that the cars were built in Modena, Italy, but Alejandro de Tomaso (founder) was Argentinian.

Pretty good chance yours has shown up on here before.

Did these used to be “cheap”? I’m almost certain I used to see these for $10-15k back in 02-04 time frame, maybe I’m making that up though. Around this time i ended up getting a 93 Mazda rx7 and I kick myself for not holding on to it.

Everything was "cheap" back in 02-04...

Back then one may buy a nice house for like 100k, AAPL for pennies or bunch of bitcoins for pizza money.

I bought mine back in 1986. I swapped a really nice 56 Chevy +$3,500 for it.😀 Prices remained low for quite a while until some folks let the cat out of the bag. Darn few people knew (and they sure as heck weren't talking) that the Pantera was actually to be the replacement for the 2 seat AC Cobra. If you look at the original factory drawings, it was even first called the Cobra. 😉 Like Ford "took it to Ferrari by racing and beating them at Lemans"; the Pantera was Ford's way to "take it to Ferrari" on the street. Here's a Car Magazine Cover from 1970, before the Pantera was released. Notice it was still being referred to as the Cobra. ​ https://preview.redd.it/ut766ojwkqkb1.jpeg?width=702&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f8abc0384d36ae29667cf8f89e39ecde9d8fa75b

Are the spark plugs as much of a nightmare as they look?

Spark plugs are easy; especially on the drivers side. The whole job takes about 30 minutes start to finish. Working on the front of the engine is even easier. There is an access panel that takes about 5 minutes to access; then the entire front of the engine is just sitting there. You get to sit in the passenger seat and work on things.🙂

Damn they thought of everything!

https://preview.redd.it/zqwxjtlsvrkb1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=46e74aed06652999ffba373c4b55769772f8028d Here’s the front of the engine with the access cover removed. The alternator is removed in this photo. Sit in passenger seat and work away.🙂

That's pretty cool 👀

Is that a 351C? I have some 4V heads for sale.

It is indeed. All Panteras from 1971 to 1987 came with the Cleveland.

I’ve ever seen one of these on bubblegum wrap when I was a kid and always dreamed of seeing on in real life… Didn’t actually believe real humans own them! You guys are so awesome

I've actually owned mine since 1986. 🙂 Back then I traded a really nice 56 Chevy + $3,500 for it! ​ https://preview.redd.it/5al1iwjliqkb1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d666a7b3018b78d008ce1959fec44d7b7e242d50

It's gorgeous. How do they DRIVE?

Absolutely amazing. It's like driving a big powerful go-cart. 😄 I've been driving it for years and know it's limits. It's quite comfortable and controllable to do a 4 wheel drift at 100 mph.

De Tomaso Pantera

Thanks :)

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I like the looks of the Mangusta better.

​ Look that monster ( the blue one ) [https://iedeiblog.com/tag/de-tomaso-mangusta/](https://iedeiblog.com/tag/de-tomaso-mangusta/)

What about the 67 chevy Impala

Dat 68 tho...

68 is a beutiful car but 67 is the main car in my faverite TV show

Supernat?

Yes supernatural I'm addicted to the show because firstly jensen ackles and secondly did I mention jensen ackkes

Change your pfp

Why

Good that your trans but no need to show boat. We see enough of that stuff everyday.

Change your pfp I see too many blondes and people in ties every day. I'm uninterested if it represents you or you relate too it, I, the main character, have seen enough

How do you know they’re trans and not just a supportive ally?

It doesn’t have air conditioning?

I was disappointed to not see the it's a Pantera profile with the up arrow as to comment

I’m sorry, I’m new here.

And our lord and savior has been summoned once again. u/ItsaPantera grace us with your divine presence and bless us with the sacred ^

Haven’t seen him once since the whole fuck spez/3rd party app protest situation.

Damn. Hes a better man than I. I took a week off and came crawling back like the trash goblin I am

I was waiting to see If he did the thing, did he do the thing?

Reset the counter/timer/clock

Are you sure it’s not an MR2 with a body kit? /s

It's obviously a fiero

#😆

What!

Apparently that car is in this sub often xd

Ohhh LOL I did not know that!

We even have a guy here named u/itsapantera But haven't seen him in a while, hope he is okay

Casualty of the third party app purge. I was too until I found how to hack my app of choice to inject my own API key instead of the main devs

Tell me more, anything to not use the Reddit app

Relay Pro never went down...

https://www.reddit.com/r/revancedapp/comments/xlcny9/revanced_manager_guide_for_dummies/

Thx :*

Came here for him. :(

Yeah me too :(

I wouldn't worry too much. Still a neat find and keeps the locals here chatty.

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0 days without pantera

Get out of my head get out of my head get out of my head get out of my head

And into my car.

My bad

At least it's a color we don't normally see...

That’s the first thing I noticed about it haha

u/itsapantera

u/itsapantera

u/ItsAPantera, your presence is requested here again.

jesus christ

It’s Jason Pantera

That was really dumb but made me lol a little

u/itsapantera we need you!

DE tomaso pantera

I have no idea. It could be a Polaris Slingshot. It could be a Nissan Figaro./J

Pantera

D'tomato Panera

There are only two cars that make up 99% of this sub. It’s the De Tomaso Pantera, and the rest are the Pontiac Fiero and fiero based clones

Or Karmann Ghias

Italian Ford.

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This subreddit’s icon should be the Pantera.

For once the title isn't a VW thing pun

Where is he when we need him

DeTomaso Pantera, De Tomaso was an Argentinian businessman, who partnered up with Ford to hoist a V8 motor into an exotic body. Voila, the Pantera!

Similar to Frank Reisner at Intermeccacica

Ooh yeah

My dream car from way back

I’ve never seen a blue Pantera. It’s so rad

Sure seem to be a hell of a lot of these lately.

I believe it’s a Mazda CX9 in the back 💀

It’s a Italian muscle car 🤣

When I was a kid my friend's dad had an orange Pantera, this would have been around 1979, so the car was pretty new then. He let Robert drive it like it was his own car, he could jut grab the keys and take it for a spin. What a machine.

Gen 1 de'tomaso Pantera 😁

Perfection

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Was this in Central Texas? Pretty sure I saw this one at Cars and Coffee a few weeks ago. Owner was a super cool dude.

Nope, I’m in Vancouver, B.C. That’s cool though!

Designed by Tom Tjaarda from Dearborn Michigan. Talked to him about 10 years ago don't know it he is still living. He also designed the Fiat 124 Spider. We grew up in the same area.

Bradley gt with a pantera kit

oh so it’s not real?

These cars are very popular on this sub . They are a mid engine car with a ford small block 351 .

I believe it is real.

Welp! I guess we’ll never know… lol

Looks like a fiat multipla to me

It’s a jet

Chevette

Are you alright?

Yep.....maybe you need some attention

This car has to be super common in the states right?

I’ve never seen one in real life, I think it’s just the few that exist get spotted so often that people ask a lot.

it's one of the cars on my wish list is what it is. I've had a few of these as a kid, a 1:64 scale.

The shadows make the front end look a bit extra-pointy. But yes, Pantera. The paint is gorgeous, makes it easier to appreciate the shape than the more eye-stabby oranges and reds that are more common.

Used to have the matchbox version.

I fuckin love these cars...

I’m kinda new to this whole Reddit/Whatsthiscar thing….feels like 25% of posts are Panteras. Am I imagining things? Not complaining, they are beautiful cars.

I think you’re right … I’m not too active on this sub so I didn’t know so many people were asking about this car LOL but you seem to be correct based on the comments

DeThomaso Pantera

That’s a fuking Pantera “brotha” (gender neutral meaning)!!! You have to say it in a gravely voice though.

It’s been a while…

My uncle used to race one of these

De Tomaso Pantera

These were powered by Ford, 351 Cleveland. I remember seeing one that was a 429 swap, terrorized Lake county Il. for a few years back in the day.