Early 1971 DeTomaso Pantera

This is a low mileage. nbsp;early 1971 DeTomaso 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. nbsp;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 DeTomaso 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 coatedAll upper and lower A-arm bushings replaced - factory spec  Rear carrier hubs completely rebuilt - new shafts. spacers. seals. caps. bearings - everything!New ball jointsNew tie rod endsNew wheel bearings. races and seals on all four cornersNew axle nutsNew sway bar mounts and bushingsAll suspension bolts and retainers replaced with stainless steel hardwareCoils 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 bellowsSteering 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 specificationsCalipers removed. cleaned. new piston seals. powder-coatedRear parking brake assembly rebuilt with new piston seals and mechanical linkages refreshedNew street-spec brake pads Discs turned - still within factory specNew brake flex hosesNew hard lines for rear brakes All mounting hardware removed. stripped and powder-coatedNew shims and locking tabs

SHIFT LINKAGE

End-to-end linkage rebuildRemoved and reconditioned shifter boxNew shift linkage u-jointsNew trunion bearingNew adjusting rods/linkageNew firewall boot

ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN (in addition to the previous owner's rebuild)

New engine mountsNew transmission mountNew clutch slave cylinderFactory headers replaced with Hall Big Bore design - ceramic coatedOriginal headers convey with the carFactory mufflers inspected and repaintedStock intake manifold replaced with Blue Thunder aluminum dual-plane aftermarket unitFactory unit conveys with the carFactory carb replaced with Quick-Fuel 650 cfm custom jetted for the PanteraFour barrel. double pumper. mechanical secondariesOriginal carb conveys with the carNew high output fuel pumpNew oil pressure sensorNew dipstick and tubeNew A/C idler pulley (AC works!)Cylinder heads re-torqued post rebuildNew MSD electronic distributorAdvance curve set to match 351C engine10 degrees initial. 35 degrees totalPorted vacuum advance for streetabilityNew MSD ignition wiresNew MSD Blaster coilNew 351C specific thermostatCoolant pressure and recovery tanks removed. inspected and repaintedGas tank inspected - no rustNew high-flow Fluidyne aluminum radiator and twin electric fansEngine stays a steady 180 degrees in all weather

INTERIOR

Higher output (5W) dash lights installed New seat rollersPower window assemblies re-conditionedRemoved. disassembled and re-greased gearsGuide tracks cleaned. adjusted and re-greasedNew 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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