Summary

Powered by a Ford Racing Cleveland 351ci 8-cylinder engine backed by a ZF 5-speed manual transmission.

Details

This 1972 De Tomaso Pantera is powered by a Ford Racing Cleveland 351ci 8-cylinder engine with Comp cam, roller rockers and valve assembly, Holley carburetor and electric fuel pump, Fluidyne aluminum radiator with programmable electric fans, a new temp relay and 50/50 coolant, FlowKooler Hi-Flow low cavitation water pump and TRW pistons. The engine features all-new competition parts and is backed by a ZF 5-speed manual transmission. Additional under-hood features include a nitrous setup with arming switch on the center console, brushed stainless triple-insulated firewall, stainless-steel coolant pipes supplemented with Green Stripe hoses, milled heads and block, De Tomaso valve covers, ceramic-coated oil pan, Edelbrock Torker manifold, new timing chain and gear, MSD electronic ignition, GM alternator with conversion kit, K&N air filter and a Teflon accelerator cable. All wiring in the engine is hidden and runs through the frame. This Pantera is equipped with a completely refurbished fuel tank with a fuel line at the bottom for the electric pump, custom fuel tank shield with insulation, fuel and coolant shut-off valves, CNC clutch reservoir, new heater core and 180-degree custom silver ceramic exhaust with dual PI Motorsports mufflers that exit the rear air grille with four upswept outlets. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel Girling disc brakes with Porterfield brake pads, GM master cylinder, Wilwood adjustable proportioning valve and hard-plumbed steel-braided brake lines. All body mounts were replaced with neoprene and the wheel arch supports are stainless steel. This Pantera rides on Michelin tires mounted on Centerline Millennium 5-Point Star alloy rims with the Pantera logo. The exterior features new door handle assemblies on both doors, new undercoating, new weatherstripping all around, Vitaloni mirrors, front air dam and LED sequential taillights, and the original exhaust openings in the rear are closed and painted. All engine, mechanical and chassis work was professionally done. The interior features Simpson 3-point harnesses, a Pioneer radio with MP3 player cable, new turn-signal switch and ignition switch, a negative cable shutoff and engine kill switch hidden under the dash, fuel pump arming switch on the center console and an ammeter that's been converted to a voltmeter. The sale includes a Marti Report.