1972 DeTomaso Pantera | A True American Supercar

Finally!!! I've dreamt about a Pantera since I was a kid and I finally got to drive one of America's true supercars. The roads were wet and this someone else's dream car so I didn't drive it hard but I drove a Pantera and I wish I could've spent the rest of the day driving it. The DeTomaso Pantera with it's Ford power is still one of my favorite cars ever produced.
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[@phantomwalker8251]

funny how some guys know,what a real car is.. i was 19,passenger ,going in town,at night, saw this thing opposite side of road coming out,at lights. all i saw was P A N T E R A . down the side. i wanted one.. 1976.ish..

[@bjjthaiboxing]

I recognized the BBS wheels right away. And actually answered that guy's question, before the owner did! I'm 57 years old. I've had a passion for several different cars over the years? However I'm never going to forget my first love! '72 Pantera. My dream of owning one never did come true, but I'm not dead yet! Cheers... 🙂

[@bjjthaiboxing]

Wow, I just had the strange flashback when I was showing me pictures of a Pantera to my father tell him that's what I want that's what I want... with one exception? I wanted to have a TV in the dash on the passenger side? My dad said that will never be legal? So, I changed it to installing the telephone then? I was still using rotary dial at the time. And again, he said same problem, never be legal. Anything that distracts the driver from the road, will never be legalized for automobile use. Plus driving with your car hooked to a phone line and/or coaxial cable, really limits the distance you can drive? It was late seventies after all? However I did say "mount them on the passenger side!" Those were ideas I had to entertain the passenger? I would not have risked crashing my dream Pantera! It's crazy how those ideas came to be a reality? I wish I had chance to point that out to my father before he died...

[@mikevanhalen1989]

Anyone else feel like this is the “grown up’s” car channel? No shouting, great photography, chill music and fantastic cars all with a credible host. Awesome work Shawn, keep ‘em coming

[@jamesdelotto7626]

Mike I completely agree; Finally a gentlemen's auto-enthusiast show without the moronic, silly behavior and distractions. Great photography and background setting indeed.

[@KeenanStyles]

I agree, even the comment section is chill.

[@JB91710]

I know where I was when the first Pantera came into town. Check out my build above.

[@TheRealSamPreece]

definitely has more class than many channels. A lot of tacky stuff around these days

[@kellypaws]

Yes.

[@mwaynem]

The Pantera is absolutely one of the most beautiful cars ever built. I've always loved the looks.

[@ericmootz7254]

I fully agree

[@cecilmashburn7343]

You nailed it. When I had a chance to get one, I messed up. Regrets. Back in the day, when they were affordable.

[@DR-nw7xn]

I could bought one from an old Italian guy in Orillia, Ontario. 15k...mint mint. I didn't buy it. I bet it's worth 100k now.

[@xpatsteve]

The Pantera has been my favorite car since its introduction in 1971. Looks as beautiful today as it did nearly 50 years ago.

[@TheTektronik]

This Pantera is really gorgeous, I'll take it over a Bugatti anytime and even at 47 years old it doesn't look like it aged a bit.

[@damiendoisher7812]

I dont know, the EB110 is pretty good looking with that v12 sound. I want them both

[@guitariste47]

italian car !!!!

[@c5back9]

And this beauty has minimal electronics to go wrong.

[@theanimelibarian7881]

I mean Bugatti is pretty ugly anyway so.. lol

[@HardKore5250]

@@guitariste47 Bugatti is french

[@RamblinAround]

This one is at the top of my wish list. In fact, this particular car is excellent...love the color.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same for me. One of my all time favorite cars

[@hondaman6918]

The Pantera is the ultimate car for me.... completely perfect!

[@deniseb3897]

When I was 12 back in 1972, a neighbor got one of these. It was love at first sight!

[@phantomwalker8251]

i would of stole it & left the country..

[@ericmootz7254]

Mee too in North Everett

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

They sure are beautiful.. holding up today as well as ever. Timeless beauty.

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

Nice pun

[@guitariste47]

Italian car !!!!

[@ForzaMonkey]

@@guitariste47 The Pantera is american??? edit: ok nevermind you are right. Powered by a Ford engine tho. edit 2: designed by an American guy too.

[@lashss]

Great production of a true Italian supercar!

[@jrwilson2347]

That is one beautiful Pantera.. The owner did a great job with her.

[@bfranco1519]

Who says money can't buy happiness!? Love this channel!

[@leddygee1896]

That color is so understated and classy... Very nice.

[@winnienguyen4420]

The Pantera and Maserati Bora are the most underrated exotic sports cars of the 70's. Their design is extremely similar too.

[@muskokamike127]

What's truly remarkable is you can go into any Ford dealer and buy parts for them.......

[@vinniecorleone62]

What a gorgeous Pantera, I love the '72 models especially & remember when you could find one running for 15 to 20K. You can't beat the sound of that 351 Cleveland 4-V, I have had a bunch of them in many Fords, so bitchin! Thanks for showcasing this one bud, a very kool segment with the owner, I dig it man!

[@thamechanic3324]

The Cleveland engine is a sweet powerful engine I had one in my 71 Mustang Mach 1 4 speed Hurst shifter... I must admit i used to race the living daylights out of it in Lincoln Nebraska even raced a couple of police officers while they were on duty.

[@johnwhodat8135]

Actual race with the cops or running away from them? Lol

[@thamechanic3324]

@@johnwhodat8135 Both 😂...

[@jeffbauer3425]

@@thamechanic3324 well, how did that end?

[@thamechanic3324]

@@jeffbauer3425 I was never caught...I was always a lucky Son of a gun 😂... But the cops knew who I was and where I lived ... Actually they had a good time racing me.

[@jeffbauer3425]

@@thamechanic3324 Where was this ?

[@andrewipp426]

IMO, One of the best looking designs of the 70’s with the American muscle growl to back it up! Tom Jjarda penned a clean and very tight vehicle, looks like the bumpers are tucked in like a restomod but it’s a factory design. Shawn you have the best job getting to hang out with car guys and girls!

[@snipervision1]

One of my all time favorite cars. Loved them as a kid and even more do now.

[@monzarace]

Perfect looking classic sports car. So much nicer and lower than modern sports cars. And just as fun or maybe even more, as you don't need to drive over 300 km/h to have good fun. Very good colour, super nice wheels and wiiiiide tires. And coilovers to suit. Well done. That's what comes out of owning the car for long time, getting everything done yourself and knowing the car inside out. Well done. And a very friendly owner- Kudos for actually driving his car, instead of speculating moeny while on a fat carpet behind bars and red string. I also do everything on my Esprit and enjoy it as much as I can. Thanks again. Kind regards.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed all the way. Truly an incredible car, nice guy and I love that he drives it

[@msix1836]

I still remember…….. years ago one early morning on Pacific Coast Highway 1 where there was very little traffic and I was enjoying a ride en route to L.A. in my German version Capri 2.8 V6 with moderate aftermarket modifications. A Porsche 911 was tailgating me for almost a mile, I had nonetheless tried to step on mine hoping to shake him off but the Porsche’s guy was a skillful driver and knowing his car was far more powerful, he kinda toying with me. Just when I was giving up the hi speed chase and flicked my indicator and moving over, I heard this super loud roar out of nowhere coming from behind. Seconds later it was this DeTomaso Pantera right behind the 911, doing exactly what the Porsche was doing to me, only in a more fiercely manner 😂😂😂 In short, the Pantera just ate the 911 alive as the Porsche skidded during a curve and must have banged his car sideways. Guys… the Pantera was literally a mean MF monster 👹

[@oldretireddude]

Beautiful car. Thanks for the video. In 1974 I was in a '72 Chevelle leaving Indianapolis, IN on I-70 passing an eastbound on-ramp. Down that on-ramp came a Pantera and I accelerated to get along side. The Pantera effortlessly went off and left me behind once he hit the I-70 Lanes. Just a beautiful sight.

[@AutotopiaLA]

They are timeless works of art imo. Thanks for the comment and the story

[@the_katman2181]

Man, that car looks absolutely beautiful. That colour is gorgeous. One of the coolest cars of the 70's, for sure.

[@billsmith3818]

The Pantera has been my absolute favorite car ever since I was 12 and saw one for the first time. Great video!

[@100forks]

Pantera story: One day I stopped by Dave Heinz automotive, in Tampa Fla. and there behind the fence was an almost brand new Pantera. I could not believe what I saw when I looked inside. The car was filled with rotting, half eaten hamburgers, spilled milk shakes, a plethora of fast food wrappers, just all kinds of trash. I asked the guy, behind the parts counter, what the story was on the car. He replied that the car was in for it's third transmission replacement. Less than a year back, a man brought in his young son to by him his first car. The son wanted a new Ferrari. The dad refused to buy the Ferrari and instead bought the Pantera. To show his disdain for the father, the son refuses to use the clutch when changing gears and throws all his fast food trash in the back of the car. My first car was my parents 1966 Dodge Coronet 500, which I gave them $400 for. I was totally over joyed. I have been a car guy all my life and here are two stories of spoiled kids that I came in contact when selling vehicles. #1, Lady and her 16 year old daughter, pull up in a brand new (expensive) Mercedes Benz. The girl gets out, walks to the back of the 3 series BMW, points her finger at the trunk's BMW roundel and in a very whinny voice said', "OOH the emblem is bad. I don't like this car!" then turns around, gets back into the car and they drive off. #2. Very nice mother brings her son to buy his first vehicle. I've got a 1992 Ford F150. The mom looks the truck over, asks a lot of questions and then comments that this is exactly what she is looking for; safe, runs good and excellent price. She then turns to her son and says, "What do you think?" His reply, "I don't like it. I want a new truck!" My response to both of those spoiled brats would have been. "Great, when you come up with the money, just let me know and we'll go buy it. But until then, you'll ride the school bus!"

[@howabouthetruth2157]

Thanks for sharing the little "horror" stories that you witnessed. If I had bought that Pantera for MY son, and he purposely grenaded the transmission THE FIRST time ( not to mention the disgusting fast food garbage )........I would've gave him "a 2-2-10"........which means it would take 2 doctors & 2 mechanics to pull 10 inches of my BOOT out of his sorry ass. I would've also taken the car away from him & never bought him a car again.....EVER. But of course I didn't raise my boys to be such spoiled brats anyway, so........

[@mobius-1503]

Jeez. Thanks for sharing but holy hell what some rottens grow up to be. My first was a 98 mazda protege! And cared for it like it was forever my only ride. I cant even imagine. Even today wish i could afford a rolling pantera or gt40 at that. And def would raise kids to enjoy every inch of hand labor it took to make sure miraculous timeless machines..its sad..

[@howabouthetruth2157]

@port nut Yep. Most of em anyway. I still run across a few good respectful, hard working kids these days, only because they were brought up right. Hell, most of the bums I see begging for hand outs on the street corners lately, are able-bodied kids in their 20's. It's disgusting. And only libtard fools "keep feeding the bears", making the problem worse.

[@greenacresfan768]

My neighbor/friend bought one around 1974 and it was a monster. One of the greatest cars of all time.

[@jeffsond]

Man would I love to own one. Back in the early 70’s my dad sold them at a Lincoln Mercury dealer ship on the east coast. He raced them for the dealership at Pocono raceway. He would occasionally bring one home and my brother, sister and myself would squeeze in and he would drop us off at school.. I was a cool kid on those days!!

[@impslap7620]

What a beauty. I'm a sucker for BBS wheels too.

[@rhpicayune]

Wow this thing still looks gorgeous in 2019!

[@charlesshamseldin9555]

That shape will never get old

[@russellpatstockton6957]

I owned a blue Pantera from 1972 until 1984 and sold it due to getting married and having a baby. Living in Tulsa, Oklahoma, I had problems with it during the hot summer months do to over heating and having vaperlock. Other than that I loved it and the ladies loved it. Best and fastest car I have ever owned was a silver Mercedes SL55 AMD.

[@djh5755]

Hey Shawn this one is personal. In 1976 at 8 years old I took a ride in my uncles 1972 Pantera. I remember sitting in my dad's lap in the passenger seat and and when uncle Tom (his real name) stabbed it I remember sinking into his belly. It was my first experience in a fast car. It changed my life forever. HotWheels where never the same again.

[@bravofoxable]

Shawn, you really do fantastic work. The whole presentation is so composed and well balanced. This Pantera is surely a labor of love. Excellent job! That 351 Cleveland is bulletproof!

[@gangleri_0181]

The Pantera has always been my dream car. Go 351-C!

[@djsonfire0001]

I remember some of my teachers having posters of Lamborghinis and Porsches and I definitely remember the Pantera's! The interior doesn't look dated at all. The drivetrain setup is definitely interesting this car is stellar!

[@guitariste47]

ITALIAN car

[@MrGaryGG48]

In another lifetime... I worked in a small shop selling Expensive Sports Cars and among them for a time, there was an '89 Testarossa and a '72 Pantera. I drove each of them often enough to get fairly familiar and noticed some of the less obvious comparisons. The Ferrari required extensive disassembly for a service to be performed, including raising the car on the lift, rolling a special dolly beneath it and bolting that to the rear under-carriage. After disconnecting the cooling hoses, and the wiring, and the "power unit" (engine/trans/rear-suspension) the car was raised high enough to roll the loaded dolly away. The required maintenance was completed and the process was run once more, in reverse order. In the Pantera, for relatively minor work at the front of the engine, a maintenance panel was accessible behind the seats. You removed the seats, pulled about a dozen bolts around the perimeter of the panel, and behind it the whole front of the engine was fairly accessible. Fan belts, water pump, and a few other bits were right there in front of you. In the Ferrari, anything that might possibly need attention was added to the list while that whole rear of the car was open. Everything at the front of the engine was sealed up until you pulled the motor... to the tune (in 1990) of about $25,000!

[@adamlemus7585]

You guys need to chill on showing me so many cars. I want them all! I either have to become the world most prolific drug kingpin or a senator...or both.

[@johnsweeney5108]

Adam Lemus drug dealer would incur less bad karma 🤣

[@chaddelong998]

sorry, that position is no longer hiring. the market is full.

[@KeenanStyles]

@@johnsweeney5108 💀💀💀💀

[@stanburk7392]

go for the drug king pin. more trustworthy

[@jjs777fzr]

I’d argue its looks are far more sexy than most anything on the road today.

[@576103]

Wonderful car, great story, great video. Just FYI the entire exhaust system is a stock ANSA system from a European-spec Pantera GTS, which apparently a prior owner retrofitted (I did the same thing to my Pantera). The stock exhaust used rather inefficient non-equal-length headers, small-diameter pipes and ANSA mufflers. The Euro GTS came with equal-length headers, larger pipe (2.25 inches versus 1.75 inches) and the same ANSA mufflers. Although it’s an improvement it’s still nit as efficient as could be, probably due to the small diameter of the resonator tips which acts like a cork to partially obstruct exhaust flow. That system will knock a good 50hp off the engine when compared to a good Mustang exhaust (which unfortunately won’t fit in the Pantera due to packaging constraints). Panteras are really fast and fun to drive-the ultimate analog exotic car!

[@suzyjohnson4667]

I have always loved the Pantera. This is a fine example, congrats and great job.

[@AirGunScientist]

BEAUTIFUL! Always loved the 72 Pantera. It was the most beautiful year.

[@N-Scale]

I was a new car make ready at Holland Lincoln Mercury in Albuquerque NM in 1972 and I got to drive quite a few of them. One day while checking some cars in off the truck , the driver backed one off the upper level and the car slid off the ramp and landed in the street on it's side. Seemed like every one I serviced had something different in the inside. The sound inside was as close as you could get to a GT40.

[@branon6565]

Arguably one of the most tunable small block's ever built, the Ford 351 Cleveland is a fantastic power plant....

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

That's the neat thing about the 351 Cleveland. You can build it for just normal everyday driving or build it to destroy some transmissions, rear ends, and tires.

[@guitariste47]

italian car

[@CoyoteFTW]

@@guitariste47 - exactly Italians know how to build fast cars they knew the 351 Cleveland was the engine they needed

[@chrismigl27]

All I can say is “cool”. Always loved Panteras and old enough to remember seeing them fairly often being driven and sometime hard, especially when they were under warranty! Congratulations on getting your dream car👍🏻👍🏻

[@joeflaherty4682]

I got to drive a 74 yellow Pantera back in the 80's. I had the yellow poster from 1972 on my wall as a kid. Quite an experience.

[@baddazzgarage2953]

Thats one real beautiful sports car and driving car! And the best part for me was the owner! A really genuine car guy and an even better person! He loves and appreciates his wheels and shares it with others! Great episode and a lovely genuine bloke!! Cheers 🚘

[@dacoup5955]

That color and them shoes on that car make quite a statement, simple yet elegant, no overblown proportions just resto done right ... and that is one sexy car.

[@KeenanStyles]

Ironic that I never once saw one of these in almost 30 years growing up in the US and I saw one within the first week of living in Japan

[@OOICU812]

A timeless, exotic classic, and powered by Ford!

[@markdavis9176]

I like the older fords had a beautiful truck not much luck with it tho but a friend of mine had l motor took a ruff life with his foot 1971 green Torino gt

[@markdavis9176]

Gt

[@markdavis9176]

GT

[@prakashdayanandan3176]

love this guy when he said life couldn't get any better. I did the same when I drove a 355 spyder in hawaii

[@AutotopiaLA]

Such a cool guy here. And what a wonderful car

[@prakashdayanandan3176]

@@AutotopiaLA in that moment when the sun is shining and the window is rolled down. Its the realisation of a dream

[@alexdenby4436]

Awesome videos, Shawn. This channel deserves tens of thousands more subscribers than it has. Keep up the good work! Cheers from New Zealand

[@speeder36]

In 1971 I was working for Bethelehem Steel and I was 21. I decided to go to our local Mercury Dealer because I desperately wanted a Pantera, well just like him there was a yellow Pantera in the showroom but when I looked at the sticker price I went home in my 442. $9999 was the price in 1971!

[@bobsoft]

I love that color and wheels!

[@RandyJM21]

Amaxingly beautiful car in that color with those wheels on early pantera left alone . Just gorgeous and IMO one of the best looking cars ever on channel. One of the ALL TIME GREAT designs period but from 70s and U.S. so far above anything American . Just AMAZING .

[@ganjd1148]

You and the people u have are pure passion, no BS and fake ass comments. Just what a car guy needs to watch in this day and age

[@jermainewilburn7471]

I can Not get tired of this video

[@AutotopiaLA]

I love this car!!

[@antwonlewang1390]

beautiful car well put together!!! i like that its not a ground up resto and even more awesome numbers match...this has gotta be my favorite of the bunch displayed on the channel

[@jolu7019]

As a previous owner of a Pantera this has been if not my best car ever not even my Lamborghini Countach could match this car… long gone but not forgotten.

[@steves4639]

classy with that paint and the BBS's...looks awesome. nothing like the Cleveland snarl...I have a 408 Cleveland in my Mach and luv running thru the gears. basically the Pantera Cleveland was the Boss 351 that came out in the '71 Mustang. so sweet...thx for the vid

[@johnzuggster6718]

That 71 boss was really something special.

[@andyfry1970]

Always been a fan of the Pantera, so cool, so stylish, Italian flair, American muscle! Still a head turner after 47 years hey!

[@MartinZancocchia]

De tomasso is argentinian

[@jyrkikoskinen8402]

@@MartinZancocchia Alejanro De Tomaso born in Argentina, Pantera's designed and chassis made in Italy and engine is american Cleveland. Right?

[@felipealfredodeblasiramire7091]

Que hermoso coche ! Y que orgullo que Alejandro de Tomaso sea argentino y haya puesto la bandera de su país en los centros de rueda y volante un auto icónico, una maravilla de coche y la historia de este argentino.

[@robertc4311]

Always great content and presentation by Shaun. This is now one of my favorite “go to” KZbin spots. This car in particular takes me back to when I was a kid and a couple of older car guys (early 20’s at the time) that lived in the cul de sac always had car buddies with cool cars that would visit. One of those guys had a white colored 73 Pantera; even in the early 80s, when he came to visit my neighbor, it was an event. You could hear it coming one block over, and you knew something special was near. I would actually drop whatever chore I was doing and run out the house to stand there gawking at that car when it came over....these cars are traffic stoppers, funny how not much has changed.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Great story and same for me. They still make me stop, look and listen. This car will never get old for me. And thanks for the compliments. I appreciate it truly 👊

[@karstensiegmarsson5304]

Perfect combination, American muscle in an Italian suite. That´s almost as good as it gets 😎✌ Don´t forget, this is the GT40´s twin sister... 💖 Just love it, the A-type without all that additional aerodynamic stuff, pure form...

[@leanlifter1]

This is a copy of the GT40.

[@mikecondoluci53]

LOVE THAT CAR MY UNCLE HAD A YELLOW ONE WHEN I WAS A KID

[@63snampook]

Utterly beautiful car. I well remember this car from when I was in my childhood. (born '63). In our street (in the Netherlands) your average car would be a Volkswagen, a Datsun, a Toyota, a Citroen...etc. Then, one day. I came back from school, on my bicycle, coming into our street....and there it was......a car from space.....an orange colored Pantera !!! I was totally stunned by its looks ! I must have been standing there in utter "Aahhwww" for ages.... The fact that, till this very day, I still remember that moment, must mean something...and looking at it today, yes !!! It it is a great car !!!

[@chuckmiller8977]

This video showed up in my KZbin feed. I had never heard of AutotopiaLA. This was a first-class video and interview. I just peeked at other episodes in your channel and you have a new subscriber. Thanks!

[@stratolestele7611]

Another great show, car, and guest. The Pantara is a beautiful car in all ways.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you. Awesome to finally shoot Tony and his Pantera!

[@michaelcroos4713]

So nice to see your clean original Pantera, without all the stupid wings, scoops, flares, etc. Looks just beautiful in that color.

[@mrkeopele]

GORGEOUS CAR! I absolutely love the diy restoration! It looks AMAZING!

[@luckyvet]

One of the big 3 has to remake this beauty. Absolutely gorgeous.

[@loopmer]

Omg, this one here is the most beautyful pantera ever! The paint is just perfect!

[@keithfilkins2043]

Thanks for what you do man! The Pantera has always been one of my favorites! I must have been awesome to actually get to drive such a iconic car!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Stoked I got to drive this! Now I’ve driven 2 Pantera’s and they’re so cool!

[@kerrykrishna]

My All Time favourite car period. Funny thing? I have never seen one in real life. Man, the matt finish on the hood and shine on the rest of the car make this one possibly the best I have seen.

[@JuicyFruityify]

That came together seamlessly. Elegant, spotless (Didn't expect that gorgeous engine at all) dialed and detailed contemporary classic.

[@volvo480]

A beautiful car, lovingly kept by a very sympathetic owner. The world needs more Kevins.

[@chuckmiller83]

What a beauty! Always have loved those cars. Great video!!

[@jjs777fzr]

As for the 351C, my little story is in ‘90 with my stock Mustang LX 5.0L. Pretty fast cars for 1990 and I would race my friends ‘73 MACH I Mustang with the351C and four speed. I’d get him to the 1320 but then we’d keep going and that thing would roar right by me. Those huge intake ports on the 351C would really come to life in the upper rpm’s. Love the Pantera and the fact it was using a Ford 351C power plant. Having a 351C behind you as you drive the Pantera must be a completely different experience. Love the color this fella chose. Beautiful.

[@Eric_Schon]

Is funny this was released yesterday. I was just telling my wife about the Pantera and how it's my dream car. This one is even in my color.

[@mrfahrenheit3867]

What a beautiful car Kevin, and those BBS look stunning wow

[@synon9m]

I was born in 72 and this car just adds to the fact that it was a great year to be born

[@waynes.2983]

It sure was!

[@mehmetmutluoglu1542]

Aaaaaat laaast, you come out with a Pantera, the car I dearly love. Man, I would say I'd give 10 years of my life to have one, but I'm 58 and I may not have time left to drive it. So, 5 is enough I suppose. I love the stock ones, but the models with sport package GR-5 etc. are awsome. It is like a blade, raw, rebel and yet, elegant. I can not imagine this car sounding other than an American V-8. Also expecting a Mangusta from you. Lets listen to the 289 in an Italian design. Thanks for this vid, you made my day.

[@empireaussie8103]

You mean Australian V8 :)

[@mehmetmutluoglu1542]

@@empireaussie8103 You've gott great stuff there too, my friend. I discovered TCM very lately, but fascinated with the cars there. I think, some of them are Aussie/American hybrids porduced just for Australia.I was shocked with those beasts cornering capabilities in the hands of Aussie mechanics.

[@GoogleEqualsEvil]

The Ford 289 V8 is an awesome engine. Go listen to it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mne4d3h5arOAoLM

[@kenxiong6830]

Another epic video. Keep it up. Crazy that I look forward to these videos more than Jay Leno. Jays a hit n miss. This channel is always a hit.

[@toddclark332]

Will you nailed that one buddy that's one of my favorites love that color thanks again

[@juanmoorethyme3119]

You’ve got my favorite channel on youtube! Congrats on the sponsor, keep it up!

[@tedgeldberg6498]

I've had my '72 Pre L for about 18 years but found I was never driving it because of too many issues. About 6 years ago, I finally was determined to make it a car I wanted to drive rather than resented driving. The first and most enjoyable change was making it fuel injected. Now, instead of a thirty minute ritual to get it started, I simply turn the key and it fires right up. While at it, we tore out the entire interior replaced the poor seats with C-4 Corvette ones covered in diamond stitched leather, covered the firewall and dash in the same theme, transplanted a new, built Cleveland with over 500 hp and lb. ft. of torque, flush windshield glass, headers and new exhaust, and a respray, along with some cooling system/fan upgrades. After 4 years, I've had it back now for a little over a year, and I drive it at least every weekend. It's ferociously loud, very quick, old world (in the most satisfying way), and still one of the most beautiful, yet aggressive automotive designs ever. I much prefer the original narrow bodied Tjaarda design before the flared fenders and Countach Winged cars changed the whole demeanor. Great video.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Loving this comment!! Sooner or later I’d love to own one and build it to my liking and have it be reliable with more power

[@tedgeldberg6498]

@@AutotopiaLA Anytime you find yourself in Southern California, give me a holler and you can pick the Pantera up for a weekend (or weekday) and take it out. It's crude, rude, and very loud, I'll have her gassed up and stocked with ear plugs if you need them. The offer's always open.

[@tedgeldberg6498]

And finally, next month I'll be getting back my favorite car of all time from a body off restoration with slight modifications, a 1968 Pontiac GTO. You'll be welcome to give her a spin as well.

[@diesel7696]

Love ya work mate, have watched your superformance vids dozens of times! Be interesting to see your take on some cars here in Aus!

[@Gemfinder_NoVak77]

The name alone sounds like a wild west slugger, which this monster is, I want one 😁🏆

[@elgar6743]

What a beauty...very tastefully done. An outstanding example of the gorgeous Pantera.

[@bryanevans2500]

Love the car, Panteras are awesome! I love he did/does everything himself. I would rather talk to an owner/builder than an owner that didn't build it himself.

[@MrPorsche85]

Late 1970,justback from Viet Nam, and my buddy , who was a Ford guy, says "lets check out the new Lincoln Mercurys." Walk in the dealers door , and Im just floored seeing the new Pantera on the showroom floor. Wanted one ever since.

[@tevetanders9729]

You always deliver the cool stuff for our entertainment. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ricknelson4764]

I remember when Pantera's first came out, I was 10 years old & thought it was the most beautiful car ever produced until the 928 Porsche was introduced. I now own both of my dream cars a 71 Pantera and and a 90 928. Sometimes I will just sit in my garage and admire these works of art. Both are frequently driven, neither are for sale.

[@jeffj2688]

Had one of these back in the day. But at 6'3" it was an adventure to get in and out. Had to burp the cooling and pump the reservoir full every few days. They didn't like the Texas summers. Loved it. Worth all the bother.

[@CHUUMPASS]

I watched a Carroll Shelby interview to other day, and in it he clearly stated that the Pantera is indeed an All American car and development, he said that deTomaso got to put its name on it, which was in fact about the only italian part of the entire vehicle.

[@jjs777fzr]

Glad I wasn’t the only one that watched that interview and was like, summmbitch. LOL. I posted the same comment before reading yours.

[@miguelgarr576]

And that's not true! The chassis was design by Dallara and the frame by Ghia (a company awned by De Tomaso). Regards

[@CHUUMPASS]

@@miguelgarr576 so you're saying Mr. Shelby lied ? and you know better. Besides, the Pantera went into production in 1971, Dallara did not even exist and wasn't even founded then. The Pantera is an American car.

[@SinSear001]

Fantastic looking car I've always liked the styling of these.

[@takefivepaullucido]

Shawn, I absolutely love everything about this car! Second year production of this car. A neighbor had a 71 first year when I was a kid. 351 4V Cleveland... love that color too.

[@lsvip1820]

You know I love them. Can’t believe you drove it. Such a cool retro looking car. That poster car when you where a kid 👊👊

[@abwjr426]

You guys pick a consistent style of music, and I really enjoy it. Doesn’t all sound like the same song; but it does have a similar feel, which seems like part of your brand now. Obviously the Pantera is incredible subject material as well. I can’t say I’m an “OG”, but I’ve been with you from pretty early on, and I really enjoy what you put together. Keep up the good content! Also, any Autotopia merch available yet?

[@AutotopiaLA]

Merch will be available March 10! We’ve finally got everything in and are building the store page. Soon I promise and thanks for being here with us all along. The team is working better than ever and all the editing credit including music choices is our boy Kyle. He’s killing it for us

[@McFreeStyler93]

This channel is only for adult car fanatics.Video is balanced,light in reception , and John doing great job as leader,as always.

[@julianporte7677]

Breathtakingly beautiful footage!

[@badkatrising3918]

Never have I gassed for a car as much as this Pantera. The rear end and lines of this car is the most beautifully designed ever in my opinion.

[@derekstocker6661]

STILL a fabulous looking car, wanted one of these for many years but settled for others and now prices too high for me and hard to find a good one, so good luck to the owner of this fantastic beauty! Thanks for sharing guys!

[@mlk4life]

what a beautiful ride.