De Tomaso Pantera: Cooler Than A Lamborghini Countach? | Carfection 4K

The De Tomaso Pantera might not be the best known Supercar of all time but it has an amazing history. Alex Goy takes you on a journey through De Tomaso's history and drives the legendary Pantera.
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[@bpowick]

De Tomaso Pantera has to be the coolest car name ever.

[@The1stHomosapien]

tomata pants? no, not cool.

[@aviationlba747]

Who tf thinks of ‘tomato pants’ when talking about the gorgeous De Tomaso Pantera?

[@alexander1485]

Im pretty sure the Phantom Corsair is the coolest name ever.

[@aviationlba747]

The Phantom Corsair has a great name, but is an ugly car...

[@alexander1485]

@@aviationlba747 thats your opinion. The OP was only talking about names.

[@whiteorchid5412]

I remember seeing a Pantera for the first time in the early 70's and saying to myself thats one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen. I have to say 50+ years later that assessment still holds true. That's the very definition of a superior design, it never never gets old!

[@RobManser77]

4:52: “In the 90s, a decade best forgotten about”. Is that the same 90s that gave us the Honda NSX, Lotus Elise, McLaren F1, 968 Clubsport, Caterham R500, Clio Williams, Ferrari 355, F50, and Lotus Esprit V8? 😃😃 And on the track, the V10 era of F1?

[@jamesf8864]

I thought that was an odd comment to make too!

[@jamesf8864]

Let's not forget the XJ220 either...

[@RobManser77]

And of course the first Impreza Turbo and Civic Type R. And Supra mkIV, Escort Cosworth and Ferrari 550M. Plus the 90s didn’t debut the following great cars, but included their production: 205 GTi, VW Golf GTi mk2, BMW E30 M3, Delta Integrale, Mazda RX7 (the gorgeous one!), MX5... I’d actually contest that the 90s was the most iconic and important year for performance cars ever.

[@jamesf8864]

@@RobManser77 I'd be inclined to agree. Let's not forget the E46 M3 either. The list goes on!

[@Alexpascu2785g6]

@@jamesf8864 Or the Bugatti EB 110 .

[@shadowraith1]

Have to agree. The Pantera was, and is, a favorite of mine. A bit of a beast.

[@sherlockhonks2514]

Yeah, they were a good band.

[@mboiko]

When I was a kid growing up on Long Island there was a house down the street from mine that had a Yellow and a White Pantera. I remember riding my bike over to the house and just staring at these two cars sitting in the driveway. Those were the days...

[@alexmoldovan8524]

De Tomaso pantera and lotus esprit was my favorite cars when i was a kid ..... beautiful cars and golden time's

[@ericgeorge5483]

This car looks good enough to fit in right now, such an incredible design.

[@marcox4358]

just add new brakes along a new brake booster, get a steering assist and should be ready to go, maybe some other engine choices too (looking at you 2Jz)

[@BraveNewwor1d]

@@marcox4358 2j overused same with a ls, something more original like a lfa motor. In the end you got to have money.

[@foxslt4533]

@@marcox4358 a 2jz?! That car deserves a coyote v8 or a voodoo v8

[@generalrodcocker1018]

marcox43 i would add an judd v8

[@ericgeorge5483]

@@generalrodcocker1018 I would have it as it is.

[@VRSProductionsInc]

Anyone else fall in love with the red pantera on the grand tour?

[@trevorthefilthyrat3742]

Should have had Pantera playing in the background. But that's just me.

[@glencorder9150]

🤘

[@protocetid]

they probably would've if it wasn't for the whiny oversized music companies

[@ricklieffering]

Yeah, because this car is a Vulgar Display Of Power!

[@showgirlsaroundtheworldada4484]

Nah...when I had mine I played "old time rock and roll" full blast

[@turyb.goodiii7356]

WALK!

[@Benaddicted11trkfbal]

finally someone covering this car in the main stream. This car, to this day (in my opinion), is the most badass car ever designed or conceived of. better than any concept I've seen, foreign exotic, or american muscle. Looks like a blend of italian exotic and american muscle when car companies cared about aesthetics. It's a badass car, it is not beautiful. Its badass, that sounds corny and cliche but its accurate. It is the car ideal in my opinion and I hope to see it surpassed one day.

[@BUEAU]

That cars a sexy bitch

[@LapoftheWorld]

I think I could pick a Pantera out from miles away just by the engine note. My father bought restored and sold three of them at various points. The last one he kept for something like 20 years, fortunately long enough for me to be able to drive it on track once. "Man-tera" is an apt nickname, but they're gorgeous and if you can keep them from rusting the mechanicals are either (relatively) cheap Ford V8 components or indestructible ZF stuff. Way ahead of their time in a way and I think still under appreciated.

[@mr_slowly]

The pantera; it is the Pagani Zonda of its time!

[@jordiperez2519]

Good comparison

[@apexseal2811]

1983ebaid Absolutely. De Tomaso, a supercar built in Italy by an Argentinian with Italian blood, mounting a 'borrowed' engine [Ford V8], Pagani, a modern supercar also built in Italy by an Argentinian with Italian blood, this time mounting a Mercedes-Benz V12. AND, Alejandro previously worked in Maserati before launching his business. Horacio Pagani first passed by Lamborghini before creating the brand.

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Apex Seal what year is this detomaso also what year the best looking

[@apexseal2811]

John Mcclane Not sure about this one, though I'd rather stick to the older ('70's) because they look more modern for that era. Into the 90's they begin looking more outdated in my opinion.

[@francis8062]

@Cevair Zufer De Tomaso and Pagani are italian surnames and origin: they went to Argentina from Italy and returned to Italy. So Italy > Argentina > Italy = ITALY.

[@buck6604]

The Mangusta was the jewel in the crown. One of the most beautiful cars ever made.

[@guanjun1178]

As a teen in the 80's, this was one of my favourite cars. So brutal yet beautiful.

[@djbrianc]

I think the Mangusta was his masterpiece but the Pantera is more prolific.

[@roverwaters3875]

lol ugly interior weak chassis

[@Scootchels]

djbrianc - from a pure styling and breakthrough perspective, I would agree. From a driving and practicality standpoint the Mangusta evolved in the Pantera, becoming a very good car. Consider that the Mangusta was only made for a short while before being redesigned into the very long-running Pantera.

[@betsyduane3461]

Gorgeous body

[@nigeljohnson4880]

Mangusta it a beautiful work of art. Form and function.

[@thenewexeptor]

Alex is finally back. And I mean really back as his previous videos were away of his old style and charisma. Now we can enjoy the best of old XCar soul.

[@dcondankz]

One of my favourite.. such an underrated car

[@campkira]

nice to look at.. pain to own....

[@tylercouture216]

@@campkira just like every car from that era why state the obvious

[@drobson8004]

@@tylercouture216 Uh, because obviously we are not as smart as you Lord Tamw.

[@plocky4275]

Such a stunning looking car! It gained quite a lot of popularity back then thanks to that Cleveland V8, highly adaptable and tuneable for relatively small price. There were many examples in Europe and America but there's one that strikes me the most, Mitsunaga's Pantera in Japan, where it is already a legend. It became the first car to break the 300 Km/h mark in Japan, and during late 70s and early 80s, it was the fastest thing on the road, pushing 700 hp with a full rework of suspension, chassis and gearbox. Many of these custom build cars did not only search for top speeds on test tracks, but also open roads. The 70s were the early beginnings of street racing in Japan, and the Pantera was already there decimating everyone. Mitsunaga killed himself trying to get 320 Km/h racing down Tōmei Expressway in 1981.

[@James-oo1yq]

Have the Countach and this on a side by side comparison is something I've always wanted to see

[@epi2045]

Love the Pantera!!! Can’t believe it’s almost 50 years old.

[@SupercarsinGreece]

One of my favorite classics of all time! Looks insane on white!

[@BillPapakyriakou]

Γιατι σε πετυχαινω σε καθε video που βλεπω??? 😂😂😂

[@SupercarsinGreece]

@@BillPapakyriakou Γεια σου ρε φίλε και ελπίζω να είσαι καλα!!! Μας αρέσει το ίδιο περιεχόμενο!!!😉

[@oby-1607]

I have always loved the Pantera. Worth every penny.

[@Illbegoodinthefuture]

Hands down the most beautiful supercar of the era.

[@hectorsoy]

Stunning! I used to see these all the time in the 80s. Haven't seen one on the streets in years. A true man's car. Unlike today's "supercars" which are automatics and computer nonsense everything, that's not driving. Thanks for the video!

[@Irfan87]

So pleasantly surprised Carfection reviewed this car and Alex is the one reviewing it.

[@shanis28b79]

Back in the mid seventies my uncle was a car collector and he had two Panteras ,he lived two houses down from me I was about 6. To this day I will never forget the sound of those engines. They gave me goosebumps.I would often walk over to his house and just stare at them.

[@EricMelanson77]

love that car, i used to have posters in my room growing up late 80's

[@Abrikosmanden]

This is such a great video! Great story telling, great info about the car and great editing! Not too long, not too short, not too much info and not too little. Well done!

[@weets69]

Such a underrated beast. Always luv’d them

[@stephenphillip5656]

In 1971 to 1973, as a callow youth, living in Otley (Yorkshire, UK) & working as an apprentice with Post Office Telephones in Leeds, I travelled each day on my motorcycle through the moneyed, leafy suburbs of North Leeds. It wasn't unusual to spot the occasional late 60s/early70s exotica.A Lamborghini Miura pulled up at the lights alongside me, I saw an Espada, the occasional Ferrari & yes, (on separate occasions) 2 DeTomasos, a Pantera & a Mangusta. Made my day! All this was over a period of 2 years....

[@davedyson4730]

As a kid growing up on a council estate in Leicester we had an off license opposite where we lived the owner being Mr Cooper, he had a Pantera. What a car and what a sound. He was a gentleman and he always gave us a wave when he went past. That would have been in the early seventies.

[@jamesclukey7488]

Beautiful car ! A more refined style of super car than the Countach. The lines are elegant ! The interior still looks great ! Somebody has loved this car. As a collector I can appreciate how much effort goes into maintaining classics. Thanks for the review.

[@Twobarpsi]

In response to this video's title, yes!

[@goldfever4570]

This is right up there with my favourite videos of yours - thank you!

[@disturbed250]

Yesssss one of my fav tv car reporters is back.. Missed you, you cheeky little man with spectacles.

[@hamidataei9541]

Please be more on the internet...dear alex.

[@klasseact6663]

Agreed and ask the hipster to get the crew a coffee and then move the operations and turn off your phones!

[@The1stHomosapien]

i dont like him

[@saulespino2510]

@@The1stHomosapien why not? please share

[@Philmoscowitz]

This is the coolest looking car, ever. And one of the most beautiful.

[@bobbygilbert7867]

"A professional storyteller brings stories to life. This means choosing, adapting, shaping and delivering. ... The storyteller brings out the interesting elements, adds new bits and leaves out the boring parts." Exactly, nice job.

[@RojCowles]

Great video, kinda sorta knew of the Pantera but soo much fun watching Alex rumble around in one and fill in the back story. Thanks!

[@trwsandford]

To answer the question posed in the title. Yes, this rogue, this brute is probably the coolest car ever made. This is the Fonzy of supercars.

[@matth4638]

I've always loved the Pantera, so beautiful.

[@Bessunger]

TY, appreciaqte a lot that you present older Supercars as well. And good to see Alex 😁

[@tannercerza5788]

Just saw one on my way home from work today and come home to see this. Always been a dream car of mine.

[@alexm4515]

So far , my favorite review you have made. Looking firward to more.

[@manumores]

One of the most beautiful designs ever. Simple and clear lines. Muscular yet elegant in its basic form, scary, shouty and imposing in later iterations and downright brutal in racetrim. The Mangusta, as a design, certainly deserves more attention.

[@DrachenRitter]

What I like about these cars is the small and big tire combo. The rear big tires just make them more beastly! Also love the body!

[@on1774]

I like how Carroll Shelby always appears to help beating the big guys.

[@branon6565]

The Pantera with the Ford 351 Cleveland, arguably the most tunable and torquiest small block ever built, has always been a dream car of mine.....

[@johnsim3722]

I knew of the Pantera, a car that got little fame in the UK, one I admired as a kid with the likes of the Countach, but this was definitely educational. Knew nothing of the man and history. Thank you Alex & Carfection!

[@iddles2o]

I have always been a big Pantera fan, favorite being the earlier de-spoilered (if that’s even a word) models. Also this was a really well produced, presented and informative vid, well done!

[@madogblue]

I will always remember fondly my 1972 yellow Pantera

[@nbmaheswara]

De Tomaso Vallelunga - never heard of that before and oh it's actually pretty!

[@shahbazahmad-ud6kj]

Isn't it.

[@Gregsheppo66]

The Vallelunga was a stunning car as was the Mangusta. The new De Tomaso P72 is a stunning design.

[@DavidElCid300]

Glad to see you back.

[@ThePhant0mKnight]

This is a supercar Masterpiece

[@vanillagorilla8236]

From when the car came out it's the one car that I dreamt about all these years.

[@Stratoszero]

About 15-20 years ago, when mere mortals could still just about afford these, a guy nearby had one just like the one in the video, and used it regularly to commute to work. I wish I could have met him and shown my admiration for the time I saw him driving home in one of the heaviest snowstorms you could possibly imagine.

[@euc131]

Well researched video, thanks Alex. The P72 had a great reception at its launch at Goodwood this summer (2019) and work continues on the production model, so for all De Tomaso fans, I can confirm the future of this great brand is secure !

[@SoCalFreelance]

That's probably one of the finest examples I've seen. Would have been cool to see a white Countach driving with it and then capture all the head turns and expressions. 🤯😍📷🤳

[@future_phonk]

Love the De Tomaso. One of my favorite looking cars.

[@G0K3001]

I saw one of these growing up, absolutely cool, and a beast!

[@futurescapeart]

I liked this edit .. the host is fun and knowledgeable , some great information was dropped in his narrative that I really enjoyed. The choice of Pantera to drive was epic too.. that model and trimpackage is a beauty. Did DeTomaso really land in Italy w/out funds? He had inheritance , or raised $ fresh? Inspiring at any rate. Wealth and ability is an attitude.

[@andyfairchild2383]

Always loved the Pantera, probably because I had a matchbox toy one as a kid! Great vid Alex, thanks 👍

[@ronin84]

My god, this car is stunningly beautiful. The front fascia has such a mean look. Perfect suspension fitment. Wicked rear... just amazing.

[@ces4399]

I own a 1972 “Pre-L.” It is a joy to drive. Getting stares from others isn’t a hard thing to do. Others “highway stalk” my car going down the road just to see its low profile and hear its sweet sounding V-8.

[@Lemma01]

Always very happy to have your views, Alex. Thanks to you.

[@arnabmandal7897]

Great to see Alex back :)

[@rodrigomoraes7633]

Great film Alex....really good if you guys could keep these classics coming every now and then.....congrats

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

The only car that has never dropped off my drool 🤤 list!

[@abc20002koonrsr]

Proper supercar and a proper reviewer , hope to see more in future .

[@cbmbdb]

This is my unicorn. In my humble opinion one of the most gorgeous cars i have ever seen.

[@markh1085]

Gorgeous car, speaks class and style even when standing still

[@paddydowney6269]

Nice one Alex, great vid of a great car

[@NoahBB]

I absolutely love the Pantera. Awesome to see a video on one. I'd love to build one into a road rally car.

[@agentfaz8759]

Such a refreshing video, never heard of the car, to me Pantera is a metal band. Keep making these types of videos, was lovely to hear the story of this car and it's creator.

[@the_normsk]

I saw this very car at the Beaulieu Supercar Weekend this summer. It's an absolute beauty and I fell in love with it.

[@eeehmmwhat2406]

Beautiful Italian Body with a brutal American heart. Best combination ever.

[@TuffBurnOutTeam]

Great video thank you for showing Australia

[@trevorvolcom7]

Listening to Pantera in a Pantera is a dream of mine

[@ChristianRThomas]

Superb review. Wonderful story.

[@upchuck619]

Brilliant... What an exceptional piece of moto journalism!

[@jwebb1990]

Awesome video, well done. Really enjoyed it😄👌

[@ilovesuisse1]

Love the look of the exhaust, just awesome.

[@helplmchoking]

Man I wish De Tomaso had had more of an impact and stuck around in a greater capacity. Their designs were so out there and aggressive, just fantastic

[@Gregsheppo66]

Lucas Foster check out the De Tomaso P72.

[@helplmchoking]

@@Gregsheppo66 I like the look of it, but more in a Ferrari P3, flowing lines kinda way. We need more of that hard-edged, drawn with styler kind of look like the old pantera

[@Tracertme]

Good to see you back Alex... :-)

[@slckb0y65]

was lucky enough to see one of these near monte carlo when i was a kid, both me and my father were in awe in front of it, a beast of a car.

[@taylorjs2534]

Next door neighbour (when I was a teenager in early eighties) had a Pantera and then added a Mangusta to his 'collection' (Meadowvale Rd., just in case he sees this). I rode in the Pantera once, amazing. FORD plus Italy... was a revelation. The quad lights in the Mangusta really impressed. Fast forward 30 years (maybe he won't see this after all) and I have a Lotus Europa - different but also similar when you're staring down at the motor and transaxle. Thanks for the video.

[@jhenry7406]

My dream to own a Pantera,and driving it while listening to Pantera

[@rohanrr31]

Awesome video!!!

[@franktaylor7617]

A friend of mine has one of the best and most authentic GT40 replicas AND a Panera. I had the pleasure of helping mount and modify the front spoiler and adding 70's massive fog lights. Both cars are stunning but the Pantera is special.

[@ianmason3040]

Always loved the Pantera, wanted one about 30 years ago and were between 30-40k back then (depending on condition), would've have been a wise buy I think :)

[@ibrahimjamal4524]

Thank you for reviewing this car. I was waiting for carfection to review it. Now I can die in peace

[@kofimoseley9296]

Awesome video. Thanks for explaining in depth one of my favorite, most memorable, most intriguing Matchbox cars from the best Christmas present ever. I think the box said 108 cars. I still regard the moment that I removed the wrapping as the high water mark of childhood Christmases. I didn't even ask for it, the folks just nailed it.

[@martinallenuk]

Yay! You're back!

[@user-yj2su3gv1m]

I don’t even need to watch the film to thumbs up. Miss you Alex!

[@tedgeldberg6498]

Recently got my '72 Pre L Pantera back from 4 years of modification and restoration to make it more drivable. I still think it looks quite contemporary compared to modern day supercars, better actually. And I'm not as big a fan of the wide bodied, flared fendered, Countach winged GT5 cars though I'll admit they're more aggressive looking. Those later cars just don't have the svelte, sensuous body of the original Tom Tjaarda design. Now, with over 500hp on mine and a completely replaced, luxurious leather interior with C4 Corvette seats, and fuel injection, it's a much more enjoyable car, and I take it out every weekend, whereas before, I literally almost never drove it. Thrilling experience to drive even a relatively low speeds as you're so low to the ground it's like driving a missile powered go cart. And the noise! It's ferociously loud right behind your head. No need for a music system as you can't hear it anyways.

[@mistreku]

I remember the Pantera from the 90's chewing gum Turbo stickers! Loved it, along with the Countach, F40 and few other icons.

[@gsalien2292]

Superb presentation! I will have the Pantera!

[@erbertvandesteen8527]

I saw one in real life 2 weeks ago, it looks absolutely amazing

[@MiniEggs1999]

I went on a treasure hunt in northern France with Performance Car Magazine in about '93 and there was one of these in dark blue on it. Stunning car. Thanks for the reminder, so long since I have seen one of these !