For Sale 1972 Detomaso Pantera
Everything works as it should on this car. Body is
solid and as rust free as any unrestored car. Frame was drilled for
drainage many years ago to alleviate problems by engine mounts. Engine
is strong and leak free. This is a NICE car.
I will include with the car complete factory
maintenance manual, technical service manual, electrical schematic, ZF
transaxle exploded view diagram and several necessary tools that are
Pantera specific, new floor mats, rear louver (rare). I also have all
receipts and history documents that go with the car. If you are looking
to buy your first Pantera this one would be great, or add to your
collection.
As an aircraft mechanic of 20 years I have been
meticulous in the maintenance of this car. You can buy with confidence
knowing you will get a quality car. Mechanically this car is superior to
most. See list below of mods and repairs. I have always been a person
who values the mechanical side more than cosmetic (read exterior paint).
The car was repainted in 1978 to GTS color scheme and is showing wear.
Paint is still glossy and looks great but definitely not show quality.
The engine was professionally overhauled by Vaseleniuck Engine
Development (former engine builder of Bobby Allison). Only 4K miles
since overhaul. See list of below for details.
Engine:
Factory 351C block, deburred hot tanked,
magnafluxed, bored .030, Heads are Aussie 4bbl. They have small
combustion chamber with quinchdesign but smaller ports (good for street)
fully adjustable valve train with roller rockers, pushrod guide plates,
ARP studs, 10 degree locks, stainless valves, Factory crank and rods,
crank turned .010 / .010. rods resized and balanced, Competition Cams
hydraulic roller 290 HR, Weiand xcellerator single plane intake, ceramic
coated, DeTomaso Pantera valve covers, ceramic coated, MSD pro street
distributor, aluminum flywheel, polished dip stick, Jacobs pro street
ultra ignition. Big bore headers, holley 750 DP racing carb ( no choke),
Holley polished aluminum air cleaner, 10 quart oil pan, Mega torque
starter (sounds awesome), aluminum water pump, Keith Black pistons .030
over, Sanden a/c compressor (134R) with aluminum brackets, Hall Pantera
PCV valve and breather (aluminum).
Chassis:
Frame drilled for drainage (see picture), Complete
Willwood brake system, new master cylinder with adapter, relays added
for headlights and radiator fan, sound and heat insulation added on both
sides of bulkhead, also around cooling tubes (see pict.), new headlight
switch, aftermarket security system with keyless entry (power door
locks), added bump steer kit, new window switches, painted in 1978, fuel
tank removed cleaned and sealed, low profile radio antenna with right
rear location, GTS front spoiler with brake ducts, undercoating in
engine compartment stripped, spot welds filled and painted, adjustable
cross brace, NEW Koni coil over shocks, polyurethane bushings, new
clutch master cylinder and slave, stainless steel line, GTS euro tail
lights, Cebe headlights, bronze window gears, stainless transaxle vent
tube, dash bulbs upgraded to 5w. A/C lines replaced, new expansion valve
and rebuilt heater control valve.
Drivetrain:
All u-joints upgraded to heavy duty units, new
clutch, pressure plate, throw out bearing, pilot bearing, new 4340 steel
axle shafts $$ with new wheel bearings
Cooling:
Upgraded radiator with sucker fans, lay down
radiator mod, louvered cover with heat vents in bonnet, Hall Pantera
aluminum expansion tank and stainless steel overflow tank, Gates hoses,
heat blocking insulation between tubes and floor pans
Billet aluminum wheels CNC machined out of a solid
piece of aluminum 17 inch, Michelin pilot tires (good tread)
