1972 DeTomaso Pantera | A True American Supercar

[@AutotopiaLA]

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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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@BloodmoonEDITZ-Lunar-Arc]

My uncle did a pretty good job on the color

[@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.

[@crazycarl00]

This is a car that I absolutely fell in love with once I first saw/heard it at an All Ford National show in Carlisle, PA. What a tremendous car.

[@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.

[@lashss]

Great production of a true Italian supercar!

[@jrwilson2347]

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

[@BloodmoonEDITZ-Lunar-Arc]

My uncle takes good care of it

[@snipervision1]

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

[@leddygee1896]

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

[@BloodmoonEDITZ-Lunar-Arc]

My uncle did a good job on the color

[@Yar86]

It is unbelievably beautiful!

[@bfranco1519]

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

[@greenacresfan768]

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

[@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!

[@jermainewilburn7471]

I can Not get tired of this video

[@AutotopiaLA]

I love this car!!

[@billsmith3818]

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

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

I’ve always adored the Pantera, particularly the ‘72 and this example is absolutely immaculate in every aspect. What a beautiful colour. The attention to detail up close is second to none.

[@muskokamike127]

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

[@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!!

[@winnienguyen4420]

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

[@wolfchild4865]

Especially the Maserati Bora. Beautiful design

[@kingofnothing4071]

look Lamborghini Miura

[@michaelcroos4713]

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

[@the_katman2181]

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

[@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 🚘

[@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

[@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.

[@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 !!!

[@rhpicayune]

Wow this thing still looks gorgeous in 2019!

[@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.

[@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!

[@BloodmoonEDITZ-Lunar-Arc]

My uncle is a chill guy

[@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.

[@suzyjohnson4667]

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

[@gglen2141]

Panteras always, always sounded so good. Like a car is/was & always will be how cars should sound. A top fuel dragster in a tuxedo.

[@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!

[@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.

[@impslap7620]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 ?

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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👍🏻👍🏻

[@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 .

[@gangleri_0181]

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

[@AirGunScientist]

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

[@charlesshamseldin9555]

That shape will never get old

[@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!

[@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

[@volvo480]

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

[@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.

[@blchamblisscscp8476]

Beautiful color on the car.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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?

[@13megagreek]

Beautiful car, a classic sports machine. Love the Sophia Lauren analogy.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Great car and great analogy too

[@bossfan49]

I'll take Claudia Cardinale over Sophia.

[@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.

[@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 👹

[@davewoodmancy4596]

I think I envy you. You get to drive and see all these cool cars. A lot of these are things that I only dreamt about. Pantera is always been one of my favorite cars.

[@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

[@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

[@michaelboortz3383]

Almost bought one in the early 80’s…wished I would’ve. Always love that car! It was a super nice black 72.

[@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

[@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!

[@toddclark332]

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

[@JuicyFruityify]

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

[@petert511]

I have always loved the early Panteras, this and a convertible E type in my garage and I would be all set.

[@stepheneridania]

1987 = 16yrs old neighbor had a red pantera i loved motley crue. Couple yrs later had a chance to buy a yellow"faded" e typ in need of love by a friends dads friend and asked my parents to sell my new celica for it and was shut down immediately. Ahhhhhh...no etyp convertible for me. My friend bought one of his mg"s and restored with him. I appreciated being involved some in the week to week progress.

[@muskokamike127]

Yeah the early ones before the huge plastic bumpers and stuff were added. Not totally ruining the car but certainly detracting from the beauty..... Convertible E type in British Racing Green or Racing Red....tan leather interior.....

[@loopmer]

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

[@SinSear001]

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

[@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.

[@Panthercholo]

Looks great. Love the color and wheel contrast. I bet the front end lift is deadly at high speeds!

[@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.

[@mikecondoluci53]

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

[@BloodmoonEDITZ-Lunar-Arc]

How did your uncle have one and my uncle (the guy who is being interviewed) have one

[@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.

[@jakespeed63]

Magnificent Machine indeed And the owner seems so down to earth Truly a hands on guy. Rare in the exotic car world Good episode. Motor sounds gnarly 😎👍🏁

[@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!

[@TheMwodarski]

My neighbor had one when I was younger!

[@mrkeopele]

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

[@bandagefreak]

That's just stunning and what a nice down-to-earth owner too. Congratulations on getting your sponsor - gettin' there, Shawn! :@)

[@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.

[@CoyoteFTW]

The sound of that Ford V8 man 😰

[@peterfow8049]

Seem like a couple of old school sincere guys that love cars , nice to watch.

[@mrfahrenheit3867]

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

[@BloodmoonEDITZ-Lunar-Arc]

Finally someone that refers to my uncle by name

[@loopmer]

@@BloodmoonEDITZ-Lunar-Arc is he on Facebook?

[@BorisBidjanSaberi11]

This guy was a great guest. Pantera is my DREAM car!

[@tomnekuda3818]

I am green with envy.....all the hot stuff you get to ride/drive.....when I grow up I wanna be like you....I'm only 73. Ford should have kept on making these....maybe bringing the manufacturing to the U.S. By not doing so I believe that they really gave the green light to the Corvette. Don't get me wrong....I love 'Vettes....but I could love Panteras, too. Hang in there, Chief.

[@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.

[@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.

[@wolfchild4865]

@@CHUUMPASS maybe he didn't lie intentionally, but he still said a big bullshit. Let's look at the facts: First of all, De Tomaso is an Italian company located in Modena, Italy. The chassis of the Pantera was entirely designed by engineer Giampaolo Dallara, (who shortly after founded his racing car company in Parma, Italy). The car was assembled at the Vignale plants in Turin, Italy. It perfectly embodies the philosophy of the Italian sports car of the 70s, being deliberately inspired by Lamborghini and Maserati of the same period with which it was supposed to compete. So, how can one say that there is no Italian parts on the vehicle and how can it be defined as 'all American car' ? In America, the Pantera would never have been born; it would have been a completely different car.

[@luckyvet]

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

[@mg_streetkandi]

That's a good review..awesome car..I've always liked them.

[@jowen7706]

I love the color of this car. Absolutely beautiful.

[@gregeoryl]

The most beautiful of the "wedge" cars.

[@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.

[@coyoteslugger3936]

I remember back in the late 80's having a poster of Pantera, this car never got hits true Recognition. This is an Italian muscle car powered by American V8, can't go wrong 👍🏼

[@GoogleEqualsEvil]

The De Tomaso Pantera was designed by AMERICAN designer Tom Tjaarda. Born, raised, and educated in the USA. So American muscle / super car, assembled in Italy.

[@coyoteslugger3936]

@@GoogleEqualsEvil Good knowledge did not know that

[@gck82s]

I am 47 and have wanted a pantera from the age of 18 after seeing a gt5 i like the longchamp to i nearly got a non runner 87 gt5-s for 15,000 gbp about 10 years back I am so pissed off I missed it, I love the way this one looks not over done nice alloys big rubber and love the paint and color.

[@storyteller1749]

Definitely one of the sexiest American cars ever built. Would be great to see what a 2020 Pantera might look like. Probably not much different from this one because the design has held up so well over the years. The 351 Cleveland in a car that is that light is pretty awesome. I had a Ford Elite when I was in my early 20's that had a 351 Cleveland in it. If I knew then what I know now I would have pulled that engine before I scrapped that car. Great episode man keep em comin. ...... Hey Shawn ... Still waiting on an episode with Jonathan Ward from ICON. 😁

[@majormarshall588]

There is a new 2023 Pantera if you want to check it out. Think it's a prototype

[@Mauro1181-zx5uw]

One of the sexiest American cars ever built is an Italian car...