Early 1971 DeTomaso Pantera

This is a low mileage. early 1971 De Tomaso Pantera that has been mechanically and cosmetically restored.

This version of the Pantera was produced immediately after the original "push button" models and is characterized by the lack of a decklid ridge. three dashboard vents. gas cap under the decklid. and rear transmission mount.

This series car also has the high-compression engine (10. 7:1) with "closed-chamber" cylinder heads.

Very rare.

Below is a complete list of the restorative services performed on the car.

The car is all stock with the exception of the carb. headers. exhaust and MSD distributor.

All original parts remain with the car and convey to the new owner.

I have had the car for several years.

The previous owner did the cosmetic work including a bare metal re-spray in Lamborghini Orange with re-chromed bumpers and bits.

During this time. the carpets were also replaced including custom floormats with the De Tomaso logo and piping to match the exterior of the car.

Very sharp.

The dash. seats and door panels are original and show very little wear.

Note that the dash and door panels have not been cut up for a radio or speakers.

All original.

The previous owner rebuilt the engine. replaced the clutch. U-joints and engine accessories.

I have put on less than 1000 miles since I bought the car.

The transmission is smooth and quiet - no crunching or whining.

During the time I have had the car. I rebuilt everything underneath the car including the suspension. wheel bearings. steering gear. brakes. transmission linkage. etc.

Everything that makes the car ride smoothly. turn and stop has been rebuilt or replaced with stock parts.

All receipts available.

Here is a complete list:

SUSPENSION All control arms removed. stripped and powder coated All upper and lower A-arm bushings replaced - factory spec Rear carrier hubs completely rebuilt - new shafts. spacers. seals. caps. bearings - everything!New ball joints New tie rod ends New wheel bearings. races and seals on all four corners New axle nuts New sway bar mounts and bushings All suspension bolts and retainers replaced with stainless steel hardware Coils removed. inspected and painted.

Coil pads are in excellent condition.

Note: no US-spec spacers were present. Shocks disassembled. tested. cleaned and painted.

New upper and lower bushings. Steering rack rebuilt with installation of custom machined bronze end-bushing and new bellows Steering column disassembled. cleaned. and re-lubricated.

New firewall boot installed. 17" polished aluminum wheels with new Michelin Pilots

BRAKES Complete brake rebuild - all four wheels - stock specifications Calipers removed. cleaned. new piston seals. powder-coated Rear parking brake assembly rebuilt with new piston seals and mechanical linkages refreshed New street-spec brake pads Discs turned - still within factory spec New brake flex hoses New hard lines for rear brakes All mounting hardware removed. stripped and powder-coated New shims and locking tabs

SHIFT LINKAGE End-to-end linkage rebuild Removed and reconditioned shifter box New shift linkage u-joints New trunion bearing New adjusting rods/linkage New firewall boot

ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN (in addition to the previous owner's rebuild) New engine mounts New transmission mount New clutch slave cylinder Factory headers replaced with Hall Big Bore design - ceramic coated Original headers convey with the car Factory mufflers inspected and repainted Stock intake manifold replaced with Blue Thunder aluminum dual-plane aftermarket unit Factory unit conveys with the car Factory carb replaced with Quick-Fuel 650 cfm custom jetted for the Pantera Four barrel. double pumper. mechanical secondaries Original carb conveys with the car New high output fuel pump New oil pressure sensor New dipstick and tube New A/C idler pulley (AC works!)Cylinder heads re-torqued post rebuild New MSD electronic distributor Advance curve set to match 351 C engine 10 degrees initial. 35 degrees total Ported vacuum advance for streetability New MSD ignition wires New MSD Blaster coil New 351 C specific thermostat Coolant pressure and recovery tanks removed. inspected and repainted Gas tank inspected - no rust New high-flow Fluidyne aluminum radiator and twin electric fans Engine stays a steady 180 degrees in all weather

INTERIOR Higher output (5 W) dash lights installed New seat rollers Power window assemblies re-conditioned Removed. disassembled and re-greased gears Guide tracks cleaned. adjusted and re-greased New window mounting gaskets/grommets installed

This is a great opportunity to own one of the few un-molested. low mileage Panteras still in existence.

If you have any questions. please don't hesitate to ask.

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