Race ready Detomaso Pantera

[@AbandonedRaven]

I’ve always loved how the back of this car looks with the exhausts and wide back tires. I guess I’d have to give credit to the Miura for this kind of styling, but either way I really like it.

[@lightinabox6931]

I'd say the Mangusta (Predecessor to the Pantera) has a much better rear, especially with the wing doors in the back. Though can't disagree with the exhaust pipes, those look great. Still, both of these cars look damn good and I wish they had a bit more fame.

[@keithsclassicgarage1133]

I have owned four, now working on my fifth! Very cool cars!

[@KrustyKlown]

The Pantera was by far the Best looking mid-engine car of it's era

[@AMCmachine]

Used to be one in my neighborhood in the early 1980s when I was a kid. It was yellow-orange, sort of a "cheddar cheese" color but it actually looked great on the car. Even back then you didn't see Panteras every day. It's been one of my favorite dream cars ever since. Their exhaust has a unique stuttering snarl that sounds like nothing else. Maybe it's down to the way the engine is positioned, or the length of the pipes, but whatever, they have their own totally unique note. Especially when fitted with tube headers.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

Panteras have always been some of my favorite cars that I will likely never own. Nice video. The audio did not pick up how good they really sound when done right.

[@christianbolt5761]

The Pantera has timeless lines

[@timsgta]

such a cool lady, love her style!

[@imbluz]

Those tires are enormous!

[@andrewipp426]

The Pantera styling coupled with American muscle and a ZF manual is a killer combination. I have always loved the styling and the simplicity of it! The trunk insert for carrying some overnight bags looks fairly spacious, probably don’t want to put ice cream in there it wouldn’t make the trip home too well! Love the sound of the stroker V8 based on the roll bar and fire system this car is set up for track days, and you can drive it there and back and not worry and hopefully not break any drivetrain internals! Great video thank you Colleen!

[@madmagyver9981]

Absolutely love this car. I was lucky enough to get pictures of one and speak to the owner. And it was an original race version, had the massive engine compartment id tag. Crazy headers going straight out the back. Super duper wide tires, super low. Beautiful car

[@benodie02760]

Absolutely love these cars! Your knowledge and insight really are quite special. Great to know I can maybe fit into this specific Pantera!

[@edwardestrella3872]

These are beautiful cars, you're extremely knowledgeable on mostly every high end car. It's great to see women really interested in the automotive hobby, that truly amazes me, I wish my daughter were into cars as you are. God Bless!!!

[@4Kandlez]

I agree you don't need another car, you need to replace your torn up trousers first

[@cramersclassics]

Great video with excellent details! Just acquired a 73 Pantera in stock trim. I am impressed with everything I learn about this car. Your next video should feature short shorts or patches 🙂

[@_VelociDad]

The American Countach!

[@TheSvector]

I had to do a double-take because this car has the same exact GTS-style steel flares that were on my '74, which I've rarely seen. I've lost track of ol' #6152 and thought maybe a new owner had painted it red. :) But alas, this is an earlier vehicle. The split pod dash was one clue.

[@escapedan]

Go Colleen!! Great car and great video. I love how much passion you put into digging into the history of the cars.

[@4Kandlez]

Hardly digging into the history, more a brief introduction. These basic facts are well known to any motoring enthusiast

[@matthewprzystup998]

Good job, u look great... And fun to watch

[@ArthurStone]

Awesome design that has aged very well. The Mangusta looks epic too. Thanks : D

[@kriskross63]

Thank you for another marvellous car history lesson! 👍🏻👏🏿👍🏻

[@geoffclarke3796]

Have always loved the styling of Panteras since seeing one being driven at high speed walking home from school back in the 80s here in the UK. The only other one i saw was at a car show about 20 years ago so very rare compared to Ferrari's. I love high revving naturally aspirated engimes and have owned both a Ferrari 355 & a Porsche 996GT3 with redlines above 8000rpm and both sounded fantastic but not huge amounts or torque. American V8's also sound fantastic and have plenty of toruq low down so probaby lower running costs compared to a Ferrari, Lambo etc.

[@michaelfraser5723]

A tour of her garage would be a treat

[@gilbertcammarn874]

Agree on Pantera on the want list. Excellent video. Been admiring these cars for many years.

[@jacquesraymond6892]

OH YEAHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You definitly have some mites at home.

[@rolandocrisostomo2003]

I don't know if anyone can beat a Corvette for price, performance,styling, and reliability but that thing is comes very close to it.

[@chesspiece81]

A later version with all the flares and etc with an all aluminum big cube Roush or Kasse SBF with a killer top end would be a killer setup I think. Or maybe even a forged Coyote or forged Voodoo with a 3.0 or 3.8L Whipple would be an absolute blast. I've always loved the way these look and I'm not a Blue Oval fan boy by any means. Who couldn't love these looks with a Whipple Coyote or Voodoo making an easy 800+++ whp and rev to 7500+ rpm plus.

[@madmagyver9981]

Kasse all the way. 600+ cubic inch aluminum hemi big block.

[@EricTheOld]

Awesome car, awesome narration ❤

[@D...M...A...]

Lots of Pantera's , only one Colleen ... Nicely done ..

[@VINCI52]

Here is a bit of history she forgot to mention, De Tomaso emigrated from Argentina , he added the Argentine flag to the logo on the car.

[@marcel1463]

Wow that thumbnail is awesome! Unbelievable great car. Nothing beats DeTomaso style.

[@maximilianobettini7228]

Alejandro de tomaso un procer argentino ,no olvides mencionar quien es y si historia ,un beso .

[@MRVSKIN]

New subscriber and absolutely love the video. They are such underrated cars

[@krisztm7221]

You were attacked by some animals ?

[@know-body2519]

Lol, that fella needs to stay away from animals...

[@bandidomxgarage7898]

The fundillo took away also 😂😂😂😂

[@bobbybutler4199]

WHAT. A. BEAUTY. - PERIOD :) !

[@Verdiz700]

ARES Modena Italy has made a restomod of this Detomaso Pantera. Which the Ares calls Panther ProgettoUno. Equipped with a Corvette C8 engine and chassis, I thought.

[@barryvercueil2346]

I SERIOUSLY LOVE the Ford V8 in this.

[@michaelfraser5723]

she's gorgeous, and her jeans get more outrageous by the month, like the pants tera 🤩

[@bonusman]

She knows her cars and should market the nice jeans too..Love .

[@benbustama3430]

Always loved these beasts. Not digging the non OEM wheels/tires though. Thanks for sharing!

[@gregkarkowsky967]

always one of my favorites.

[@waynemarlow8157]

I prefer the blue one next to it.. stunning alloys!!+

[@Lars-xl6lv]

This is very cool.

[@ceedoubleyou]

always had a soft spot for the Pantera and I'm a lil' tickled that it shared the showroom floor with the Mercury Cougar, which I'm proud to say, I have a '68 model.

[@pile333]

450 HP!? Geez, what a beast.

[@ralphbillick1210]

I guess owning a pantera leaves little for the clothing budget❗️🇺🇸

[@primokona]

ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT REVIEW..

[@dodgingrain3695]

The mangusta vs the pantera is a study in 60's vs 70's car design. But our host looks like a giant standing in front of the pantera in the beginning of the video.

[@packrcch]

a pantera that has been "modified" to fix the problems that these cars had when they were new. a great car after you fix the bugs.

[@B1Springfield]

This is a car to place the 8-1 bundle of snakes exhaust system in. 351c 4v built to rev would be amazing.

[@mattestone913]

One of my favorites

[@v1-vr-rotatev2-vy_vx31]

Always wanted a red Pantera,, however I did restore one at work

[@carnuttt]

The L front bumper is also an aerodynamic feature that adds needed down force to the front of the car

[@lacrimau4u]

"To buy a car or not to buy a car, thats the question!?" ❤

[@AMCmachine]

Some of the more staid Lincoln-Mercury dealers must have wondered what to do with these things when they came in. Too bad the AMX/3 didn't pan out for AMC...that could have been a rivalry for the ages.

[@johnoneil6206]

1972.5 had late bumpers, early leather dash

[@JONNIE_ROCKER]

Beautiful pantera

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

I saw a few of these when I was a kid. It reminded me of Ferraris, which we never saw in the Buffalo area.

[@WyldestZakk1980]

Her pants are broken :(

[@ilmelangolo]

Please a video on the DeTomaso Longchamp and Deauville! so uncovered cars!

[@toussantlbisso]

Teach On Ms Cali Car Lady ! Same Dream....Car !

[@Lad236]

Dream rig

[@johnnyt1305]

The trend of reviving successful models from the past like the Bronco could be taken into account once again with De Tomasso. 🤔 his new nickname would be the corvette killer 🤔🤔😃👏👏👏👏👏

[@GSXSF-250]

Awesome!

[@Iceracer25]

Thanks for another great video. I'm 6' 3" and I fit into my Ferrari 308 quite nicely (with a 1" wheel spacer) Unfortunately a GT-40 Repro. or Pantera can never be in my future. Poor me.

[@FerrarisOnline]

This one could. 😀

[@carnuttt]

I'm 6'3 and overweight and fit in mine better than I fit in my 308. Drop floor and pedal box spacer which moves the pedals further away (wish I could do that to my 308!) And you'll fit nicely...

[@komradkolonel]

Enzo Ferrari had a talent for making enemies everywhere he went but the one thing that did was it inspired others to make some exciting cars to beat his Ferraris. With the Ford engine they are easy to work on and parts don't generally cost an arm, leg, and kidney too. The bad thing for me is that I'm 6'5" and most cars just aren't made for people over about 6'2" so fitting in this for me would probably set off a mean episode of sciatica.

[@AMCmachine]

Sports car? Muscle car? Exotic? Yes to all three.

[@Jaq365]

"And the a-Ford-ability of american muscle cars" I see what you did there.

[@jamesbambury]

Is this a new video starting look? I am liking it.

[@klausphx]

Worked and Driven few you can Install 427 Windsor

[@aidan.w.carolan]

great video

[@DreamDosage]

Love the smooth steel flares… can’t stand that “bolted-on” look

[@waynemarlow8157]

They might have been cheaper at the time...well not that much ..and now more expensive! The Mangusta is even more!!

[@johnbrown4568]

The first Corvette mid-engine C8 prototype 🤷‍♂️

[@dannymostarac1799]

Nice one

[@onixbonilla4420]

Keep it!

[@calvincooley1074]

Are those GOTTI wheels on the car?

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Are your trainers Air force ones?

[@johnoneil6206]

could be my old car. Is the s/n 4410 ?

[@pile333]

Awesome car. What a sound. Tires were not that wide originally though, right? Ok, to keep it on the ground!

[@FerrarisOnline]

No they were not, they were made larger, an tons of suspension work done in order to handle the extra horsepower and play at the track.

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

In description: "The detomaso Pantera is quick from the factory, being mid engine, and with more than adequit ammounts of torque derrived from its Ford 352 Windsor" The de Tomaso with the 351 was always the Cleveland, except for 1988-1990 when it came with the Windsor. My dad's 1972 Pantera was white but it had a black colored engine hood. I've never seen another one painted like it and we bought it in 1976, so we know it wasn't aftermarket painted. It made it look even better. It wasn't as fast as our 308GTB, but it sounded better at idle.

[@FerrarisOnline]

Hi andy, while i did misspell 351. This car is equipped with a 351 windsor.

[@4Kandlez]

Why couldn't it have been aftermarket painted in those four years?

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

@@4Kandlez We had all the paperwork for even trivial things like oil. It looked 100% original. I should try and post a photo if I can find one.

[@marioforget2773]

Where can I buy one. ???

[@wayneyd2]

Colleen needs to get paid more so she don't need to steal her pants from the homeless.

[@vit8250]

C8 Corvette is the new pantera

[@kev-the-windsurfer.]

Now that would be an awesome Pantera to own!! Is there a Ferrari 348 in the background there Colleen? Anything special or just a regular one?

[@FerrarisOnline]

348 ts

[@johndean2110]

The wraith never surrender

[@F355bob]

Is the injection from Pantera Performance ? Mine had their injection and it was a monster car. Dynoed at 480 HP to the wheels, 550 HP to the crank. What computer ECU management are you using?

[@FerrarisOnline]

Its a haltech stacked injection system

[@waynemarlow8157]

There's nothing affordable about a Pantera! Speak to the owners! Love this lady though!

[@FerrarisOnline]

Try owning a ferrari/lamborghini panteras are very affordable.

[@waynemarlow8157]

@@FerrarisOnline So a 355 is cheaper to run than a Pantera?

[@FerrarisOnline]

Absolutly not. Thats the opposite of what i said.

[@waynemarlow8157]

@@FerrarisOnline just checking. Would have thought a Pantera drinks twice the fuel of a 355, plus servicing? Wouldn't know what a soecialist would charge on a 40 year old Pantera?

[@FerrarisOnline]

Its a ford v8, very simple. Unlike the ferraris, where you have to pull the motor to change belts etc.

[@dimitrisbastas739]

I have seen an espada in garage. When you will drive it?

[@FerrarisOnline]

We are currently getting it running. Had to rebuild the carbs. Its one of 10 automatic espadas.

[@vanceproctor3568]

Technically they were distributed by Lincoln mercury dealers you couldn't buy one from Ford dealerships

[@whitsundaydreaming]

I used to detail one. One day I backed it into the client’s block wall… as he watched… with his paint guy, who just dropped it off 😢

[@FerrarisOnline]

Oof.

[@willythewave]

I`m super cool because my pants are ripped.

[@ClinicalDecisionYikesYT]

Great body. Looks race ready!!! The car is fine, I guess.

[@inquizative44]

Nice but the back wheels are too damn wide and I think it's illegal. When it hits a road irregularity the fender is going to scrape the wheels... 335 or 325's would be better.

[@chadhawkins478]

Take some of that KZbin revenue and buy some pants.

[@JB91710]

$9,800 brand new at your local Lincoln Mercury Dealer.

[@markkmiecik9797]

What the hell are you talking about? Henry Ford died in 1947.

[@robf592]

Want!

[@bngr_bngr]

The wheels/tires look to big on the car. Maybe if it had bigger flares.

[@waynemarlow8157]

Not a lover of the flares...keep as standard unless it's a GTS!

[@JamesJoyce12]

arguably the stupidest pants known to man