De Tomaso
Wrecked Exotic: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
When a car comes along with accident damage as severe as we can see on this 1972 De Tomaso Pantera, it is hard to know what to think or say. This is a car that is going to require… more»
Solid Starting Point: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
It turns out there are smarter ways to buy a project car than I do, which tends to focus on “cheap” and “impossible to find parts for”, rather than starting with a good foundation on a car that’s appreciating… more»
1972 De Tomaso Pantera Garage Find!
Years from now, when an archaeologist combs through my garage and finds boxes of unopened parts for a variety of vehicles, he will look quizzically at his team and ask, “What happened here?” At least, that’s how I’m feeling… more»
1-of-40: 1987 De Tomaso Pantera GT5-S
When the first production De Tomaso Pantera rolled out onto the roads in 1971, the car held an enormous amount of promise. Unfortunately, the “hit and miss” nature of the company’s quality control at that time meant that those… more»
Ready For Finishing: 1974 De Tomaso Pantera
This project-grade De Tomaso Pantera may be the same car we featured in June of last year, as the chances of two primered Panteras running around the Northeast seems unlikely. The years actually don’t match up, as the car… more»
Cobra Fighter: 1970 DeTomaso Mangusta
“What’s that? Looks like an old Lamborghini”. Well, maybe a little bit… but no, this is something even more special. Like, 1-of-400 special. This is a 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta, it’s recently been released from a 30-year stint in… more»
1970 De Tomaso Mangusta Garage Find!
With only 27,225 documented miles on the clock, this Mangusta should look like it has just rolled off the production line. Unfortunately, this is far from the case, and this De Tomaso is going to require a full restoration. However,… more»
Blue Plate Find: 1972 De Tomaso Pantera
This eBay listing shows a fleet of project-grade De Tomaso Pantera, and I believe we’ve featured items from this same seller before. If so, he has amassed one of the larger collections of project grade Panteras and this yellow… more»
Dan’s Best Discovery: 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta
Update 8/23/2018 – We just heard from Danger Dan, you might remember his finds from a few years ago which you can read about here. It turns out he’s the one to discover this Mangusta! If you have any… more»
DeToBarnso: 1972 Pantera Project
The DeTomaso/Ford/Lincoln-Mercury Pantera has always had a split personality to me. Featuring a small-block Ford V8 for power but with Italian knock your socks off styling (and corresponding quality issues), I’ve never had the opportunity to do more than… more»
WANTED: De Tomaso Mangusta
Reader Nick H is on the hunt for something very cool, a De Tomaso Mangusta to be specific. This one will definitely be tricky, hence why he’s seeking our help! Given their rarity, he isn’t that concerned with condition. So,… more»
Dusty 1973 De Tomaso Pantera!
Holy dusty Pantera Barn Find! Talk about an incredible find. This 1973 De Tomaso Pantera was discovered in the previous owner’s barn, where it had been parked since 1983. Apparently, before parking it, they drove it from California to… more»
Best In The World? 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta Survivor
Mangusta comes from the Latin for mongoose, the snake killer. I’m not sure if that was intended as a reference to the Cobras that were winning everything in sight when this mid-engined monster was being designed, but it sounds… more»
Rare yet Battered: 1975 De Tomaso Deauville
Thanks go out to Arno D for finding something really different, a De Tomaso Deauville. De Tomaso is mostly remembered for the Pantera and Mangusta, but the Deauville is one of several lesser known cars built by De Tomaso. A total… more»
Another One Emerges: 1974 Pantera Project
Just a few weeks ago, we featured a Pantera on eBay that was clearly a long-time project put up for sale because the owner was retiring to Florida. Well, ironically enough, Barn Finds reader Patrick S. has spotted another project-grade Pantera here… more»
Moving to Florida: ’74 DeTomaso Pantera Project
Ah, yes – a sentiment I know well: the yearning to live in a warm weather climate, where snow rarely falls and you can drive your beloved project cars all day long. Except for the owner of this unfinished… more»
