The Crazy Tokyo Wangan Car You Would Never Expect! - V8 De Tomaso Pantera

[@michaelsummerell8618]

I love it when owners have such a passion and dedication to their cars. To spend 25 years of honing and perfecting one car really shows the owners love for that car.

[@steeeee]

To me the pantera is almost a mix of a gt40 and a stratos. Nice car

[@dino_dc]

Very true

[@hitachicordoba]

I see a bit of Miura in there as well

[@steeeee]

@ another lovely car

[@hieroglyph321]

​@@hitachicordobahere to say that... stunning mix in one car

[@rob550]

That in-car view with just the engine sound and your voice over is great.

[@dino_dc]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏

[@dealt]

I'm 42 years old, in the USA, & it's so interesting to see the car enthusiasts in Japan of a similar age or older take care of one car for decades.

[@petrmiskerik]

4:20 This sound is one of the best V8 sounds I have ever heard.

[@silly_G33se]

You guys really outdid yourselfs with the location and the car. The orange nightlights of the streets/parking bay match so nicely with the burgundy color of the Pantera. The yellow light reflections in the paint make it look like gold which in turn matches the actual golden stripes on the car. Just stunning cinematic shots. I also quite like the slight purple hue in the headlights at 4:00!

[@dino_dc]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@AbandonedRaven]

I remember looking at old Wangan photos from this time period and I would occasionally see a white Pantera GT5(S?) that would race with some of the Mid Night cars. Panteras are such cool looking cars from this era, and I just love the curved up exhaust, V8, and how you can see the massive back tires. Edit: Now I need to make this car on GT7.

[@hitachicordoba]

I've loved white Panteras since "racing" Rena Hayami's GT5-S in R:Racing Evolution on the Gamecube 20 years ago

[@AbandonedRaven]

@ R:Racing Evolution…now that’s a name I haven’t heard in a long time.

[@wh0reb0t]

Stunning, perfect colour we don't see Burgundy on cars enough.

[@Epsillion70]

My favourite car growing up as a kid in Sydney, Australia. Never ever forgot these cars and 40 years later here in the UK still growing strong and now so happy to see you Dino in Japan showcasing a special De Tomaso Pantera! 🔥💪😎

[@dino_dc]

They are special cars!

[@josephkelly4893]

I remember early to mid 90s there was a couple of early model Panteras that sold in ‘Unique Cars’ magazine for around $30 to $35 thousand Australian dollars, if I could only go back in time. What a dream car

[@runninicy]

damn near disrespectful how “low” dinos views are sometimes, like ive noticed and obviously theres a ton of love but after watching dino for years he definitely deserves more love for the quality of his videos and the stories he brings. much love dino keep it up🫡🙏🙏

[@RafaelLopeztattoos]

his music selection is also very tasteful. you can tell he listens to these same soundtracks in his private time.

[@dino_dc]

🫶🏻

[@TedDaviesArtistry]

Beautiful Pantera!!! Thank you for the video bro!!!

[@lacfilms8345]

Still my all-time favorite car to this very day. When I first started driving around 17-18 years old, a Pantera passed me on the highway. I heard that V8 sound first before it blew my doors off doing 120 mph. This is a really fine example of a passion love affair by the owner.

[@floodo1]

You gotta get the owner to take it out somewhere with trees during the day. We NEEED to see this in all its glory. I do appreciate the night riding emotion in this vid tho. When he pulled out of the parking lot and we got to hear the deep note of the engine … perfect for a night cruise

[@adamsyaseen2334]

Very tasteful customized touches to the Pantera 👌 awesome episode 💕😍 thank you brother 🙏

[@dino_dc]

Appreciate it! 🙏

[@gen1c8rs88]

@@dino_dc What was the tire sizes and wheel widths, also would like to see Japan's off road culture explored, on road culture is already a staple of social media.

[@just7270]

Wasnt this featured in a lowdown video? Absolute Beast and so iconic.

[@petefirch]

What a glorious machine reflecting a twenty five year journey, what a statement. Thank you to the owner(s) for allowing us to see it and to you for making the vid... the dark car in the low light works very well.

[@section9809]

Between you and Larry Chen, I live my JDM dreams! I had a track spec AW11 MR2 when the first F&F came out and I am sitting in a GR Corolla as I write this. Keeping the dream alive!

[@rjung_ch]

De Tomaso, saw them as a kid, today they are hard to find and see. Yes, the U.S. V8 and Italian design, just perfect in so many ways. Thanks Dino for taking us along! 👍💪✌

[@Audiojack_]

Having studied some of the history of the japanese street racers such as Garry Mitsunaga (and having played Tokyo Xtreme Racer 3 a lot) a Pantera is actually the wangan car that I would indeed expect! Great looking build.

[@crushboss]

What a beautiful piece of automobile history. Love your work as always.

[@dino_dc]

Thank you, appreciate the support! 🙏

[@i99183]

That idle after the start up 🔥🔥🔥

[@MrZeroLift]

The opening shot is amazing 🫡

[@oghomelesskid]

saw this in the background of one of larrys videos. thank you for spotlighting this beautiful car!

[@adamgilesconcoursdelegance9302]

It was fun when dad worked on these new!,nice with the rare to see Toyota Altezza based Progres in the background

[@brookswasherenow]

Nice car. Amazing Video! Thx Dino

[@Mattrz34]

Such an Awesome video Dino! Thanks so much ❤

[@MikeTrejo124]

That pinstripe is the absolute cherry on top 🤌🤌

[@TheStorkSR]

You are correct that I would never expect it... but god damn does the Pantera always look amazing and both the car and the owner are extremely lucky to have each other.

[@G00neyBird]

I lived in Fujiyoshida 4 years in the early 1990’s and an acquaintance of mine had a Pantera but his one of the loudest cars I’ve ever ridden in. It was straight piped for sure because to me it sounded like it was straight out of the headers!

[@J2B3]

Always wanted to know more about this build. Small detail I like about it is the use of C130 Laurel side markers. A nice nod to kyusha styling and something different from the typical motorcycle side markers put on for shaken that you see on all of the exotic cars here.

[@morophineswordphich8229]

A very modern Pantera, I can't say I ever expected to see such a cool creation.

[@JuergenGDB]

One of my all time favorite cars. Pantera GTS.

[@-tr0n]

Love it. Always been a huge fan of the Pantera. Another one of those cars where I wish I bought one when I could have afforded it! Just like all those 930s that used to be great cheap drivers cars....

[@Intellectuallychallenged]

I totally expect a wangan pantera. The devil story was based off of one. In fact several were running wangan and yatabe speed trials when mid night was building their reputation

[@ninobrown5524]

Best automotivw cinematographer on KZbin. Music smacks too.

[@dino_dc]

🫶🏻

[@BlessBeNice]

Oh man such a bery beautiful car😎. Stunnishing

[@granturismo_filippoGT]

Grazie Dino per condividere sempre delle perle !

[@dino_dc]

🙏🏻

[@jfig_tha_gift]

This reminds me so much of Tokyo Extreme racer zero. Man it took me back.🔥🏁

[@RADukura]

Been awhile since I’ve watched a video on the Pantera, even more iconic is Wangan since it reminds me of this arcade game I used to play called Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune (WMMT) !

[@NafaratMiyaMiya]

That car is practically a family member, great video Dino.

[@ATOMIK_DUNKZ]

What an exceptional piece of 70s muscle. The Pantera is absolutely gorgeous! I’m assuming that was a 427? With what it looks like a more modernized fuel injection? I love everything about this car. From the dash, to the intricate custom piping flowing to the Borla collectors, and not to mention the Cobra Jet noises. The back drop in Shinbashi A+. Thank you again for such a wonderful video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@dino_dc]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@somd_fishing5860]

Simply amazing build quality, great vehicle to highlight.

[@jasonyurichuk7506]

Im a huge De Tomaso fan, some of the nicest wedges ever, Canada in the 90s-every neighbourhood had at least a dude fixing one up in the garage,.....think this might be one of the cleanest versions ive seen thus far in life....and Japan!? Well done!!!!...please tell me that guy ship one in and dropped a coyote 5.0 in there or something😬...eeeeeepp!! Tdot holla!!!!!!

[@kyleb1958]

Love the colour!

[@thomberg8091]

Thanks for showcasing a Pantera. I don't like the wheels (too big) but the rest is perfect.

[@angeloah]

Always wondered about the midnight pantera, if there was more around. Kind of obvious when you think about the Japanese aesthetic, that they would lean towards such a neat and eccentric car style. This is a real beaut.

[@tuckamore_knife_company]

Thanks for sharing this Iconic legend…you got me!-I just subscribed to your channel! Cheers-Big Love, DfM

[@dino_dc]

Thanks for the sub! 🫶🏻

[@Jon64scale]

Dino amazing vid and like you said an unusual car for Japan but a sick one I've always thought the De Tomasa Pantera is such a great looking car especially for the time period and was definitely ahead of its time in styling and performance would be amazing to be on the highway in 2024 and have that thing fly by you great work 👍

[@rj5485]

I would definitely add a period correct spoiler! Other than that, it's great! Very well done!!!

[@filipegil8752]

Amazing cool car! Just need golden wheels on a smaller diameter with a bit more tyre wall. Great video, thanks Dino

[@AgentZ7]

These cars were part of the golden era of nighttime street racing in Japan.

[@robertcoburn5686]

Man I didn’t realize I’ve been following you since the start! I deff think we can get to half a million, and I think you have some sick merch helps to🤘🏻 Also really loved this pantara. I’m in Ohio and have maybe seen 3 my whole life so it’s super cool to see one of those out there

[@dino_dc]

Appreciate the support 🙏🏻

[@masalfadli8904]

Great content man

[@dino_dc]

🙏🏻

[@vickturorteez]

That in car view is crazy

[@YoSuey]

I've driven Shuto in assetto so many kms and hours, i knew you were at Tatsumi immediately.

[@willotoole4118]

V8 symphony orchestra

[@Panster7]

Pantera on Advan GT. Only in Japan. Love it Edit: Holy shit this thing is insane!

[@BBCAMedia]

i wouldn't even say unexpected at all! the Pantera was featured in Tokyo Extreme Racer 3. so i'd say there's already a lot of love for these Panteras in Japan!

[@Intellectuallychallenged]

That engine is such a vulgar display of power

[@dino_dc]

Love it

[@rjung_ch]

I am glad I've been a subscriber since before 30k, if my memory serves me right. 500k by end of 2025? That's a good possibility, you are on the best way getting there.

[@dino_dc]

Appreciate the support 🙏

[@rjung_ch]

@@dino_dc the thanks go to you for your work, effort and cool visions of what to show us all here. Grazie Dino

[@lesterksi4521]

Still a handsome car. And the owner just elevates it

[@sc2320]

dino about once again smashin it latey bro Yemann she’s quality 🔥💯💪🏻

[@dino_dc]

🫶🏻

[@Epsillion70]

“ Never late in, a De Tomaso Pantera V8!”

[@SWB_mike]

Always ALWAYS wanted one

[@JesusRodriguez-tm8go]

Nice 156 GTA behind you

[@jestem_olo]

6:30 Thats Alfa 156 GTA and you should check it. Its really fantastic and rare car

[@JeffLMB]

Oooooh man, a DeTomaso Pantera! Quite possibly my most favorite 70's/80's supercar, and there is some absolutely stiff competition during those years. Do you have a link to his build process by chance?

[@rob_nice1]

Always loved Pantera💪

[@mockngbrdy]

What a sound

[@greenmonstah8753]

Ps2 game tokyo extreme racer has the Pantera as an option. So it must have been around back then on the wangan...I was surprised to see it on the wangan too, super sick.

[@nickysnaith943]

If owned this car persay my favourite car being a lancia delta evo2 I'd drive it with passion as much as it would allow me but a pantera is a beaut. Nice to some it being used with love

[@anydaynow01]

Loving the modified analog cars. Soon manufacturers will be faced with a decision create ultra fast soulless EVs, or ultra fun h shift sports cars. Of course there are many degrees of compromise between those two extremes so it will be interesting to see how different car makers dance around that line! 😁

[@Mike_44]

Such an odd looking rear end, general shape, and yet in a weird way, it still looks very good.

[@Minebiowerz]

Very interesting to see a slim body pantera, Ive grew up around a couple panteras and each of them had the huge flares and massive wheels, but I guess it wouldnt be very practical in Japan. You will hit 500k by the end of next year 100%

[@dino_dc]

Thanks so much 🙏🏻

[@dftooj814]

Lovely car , excellent driving footage! Would it be possible to upload the full run of the loop ?

[@Sharpy12]

I'd love for you to do a feature on Sohei Kakuta's SA22C RX-7! Can't wait to go to Japan next year and hopefully run into you at Nismo Fest.

[@Tom_rockinoldstyle-garage]

awesome 🏁

[@FISHCANNONBALL]

Wowza

[@cYaNiDE881]

This Pantera looks nice but I prefer the overall design of the Mangusta even more esp. the split rear window panel.

[@danlee5138]

Interesting car, particularly the history with the current owner. Personally I think lighter brighter colours show off the Pantera's lines better.

[@Kr8zyVids]

Gives me the Stockholm Getaway vibes lol

[@N34R4T0M4T]

What a look, what a sound, what epic night shots, just wish your camera was better at night time shots it is a bit grainy, maybe you can get a night time camera beast by a sponsor deal with a local Japanese company? Anyways this was epic thank you!

[@juc5187]

The owner is a true enthusiast.

[@dino_dc]

Wait till we feature his other cars…

[@apophisstr6719]

Kaido President invaded Shutokou is canon now.

[@correya.lettsome4702]

I would love for you to do another feature on this car because it is so dark that looking at all the details in the dark do not do this car justice.

[@tedgeldberg6498]

Over 19 minutes of video and not any shot of the car with any light on it. How could you have any idea of what the color was in the light it was shown. It's a shame as I'm sure it is beautiful. I've had my '72 Pantera for 30 years and my next door neighbor bought his new in 1973 and still has it. Quite a big Pantera community in Los Angeles and southern California. Still beautiful and contemporary looking after 53 years.

[@watsupdog4]

If the chance comes up, I'd love to see some Nissan Cimas(y31-33), crowns, centuries, pretty much any true VIP builds

[@andrewjorge7077]

Not enough Pantera coverage out there

[@davidklauer3422]

Always a good show Dino

[@dino_dc]

🫶🏻

[@cj41079]

For god sakes, hit that sub button folks, who brings this kind of quality content from Japan? NO 1 😅😅

[@dino_dc]

🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@z_max33]

There’s a few of these cars around where I live but NONE of them are anywhere near this cool

[@Redpantslol]

I think Panteras are aging beautifully, especially given the chonky V8 in the current world.

[@killersushi99]

*How can anyone watch this video and have any passion for owning a EV?*

[@andrewjorge7077]

Not from the 70s, but any chance of featuring a Mitsubishi Starion?

[@GorgeousGeorge97]

What Camera did you use?

[@dino_dc]

We shoot on Sony Alpha A7s

[@cj41079]

In GT7 you can swap Coyote V8 in Pantera and also wide body it. It beats most super cars with that set up lol ❤

[@macelius]

Wow, yeah.

[@mockngbrdy]

Can you do a feature on the Hi-Fence cars that were also showcased at the Hotrod custom show back then? I think it was 9-10 years ago.

[@dino_dc]

Remind me

[@5150TJT]

Can smell the rust from here 😂😂😂

[@sergejbrajer]

wow!🤩

[@wrxzboost]

those HID reflectors could use a proper projector upgrade. car looks difficult to shoot at night, can't see much.