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£67,500
1971 De Tomaso Pantera (Pre-L)
UK • 14 Nov 2020
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1971 pre-L De Tomaso Pantera, a narrow body model, finished in Spring Orange. It features a 351 Cleveland HO engine, has been re-commissioned with new brakes and suspension, and repainted. Originally delivered to Italy, then the US, and now the UK, it's described as rust-free and in great condition, making it a desirable example for collectors.
Condition
7
The car is described as very original with minor restoration work, suggesting a well-maintained vehicle with some signs of age. The bodywork has been repainted and the chassis found to be rust-free, indicating care has been taken in preserving the car's condition. Recent mechanical work such as brake and suspension renewal further supports a rating in the 'Very Good' to 'Excellent' range.
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92,000 miles
THPNLJ02105
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
BVM 228K
1971
Auction
Description
Early Panteras have a certain purity of line ensuring that they remain the most attractive and collectable.
Designed by Tom Tjaarda, and built by Ghia, the Pantera was launched in 1970 and subsequently updated in 1973 to the Pantera L (Lusso) The early pre-L cars are identifiable by a lower ride height, slender bumpers and narrow body Very original, matching numbers example owned by our vendor for the last 10 years
Chassis #2105 is one of only 188 finished in Spring Orange (Arancione a Molla) Powered by the legendary 5.7-litre 351 Cleveland HO engine, fitted to only the earliest models.
Reputed to have in excess of 360bhp and even by today's standards this is still a very quick car Recent works include an uprated cooling system/fan upgrade, carburettor overhaul, new shocks and springs, suspension bushes and ball joints, brake overhaul with new callipers and a set of the factory-correct Michelin XWX tyres Having only had minor restoration work over the years means that this particula...
Price Analysis vs Other Pantera Ls
£52,694
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£83,253
Median Price (Since 2020)
£186,525
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 17th Mar 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
96,598 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 18th Mar 2025, 96,598 miles
Failed
On 10th Mar 2025, 96,592 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Passed
On 12th Jun 2015, 93,210 miles
Passed
On 8th Apr 2014, 92,048 miles
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Silverstone Auctions
Ashorne, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 9AE, England
Located in Warwick, Warwickshire, Silverstone Auctions is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions at major UK events and offer vehicle consignment services.
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