The De Tomaso Pantera was the Italian interpretation of a popular formula: stuff an American V8 into a lightweight European body.
Even though very few Panteras were imported into the United States—both legally and through the grey market—there are still a few out there, like this 1986 De Tomaso Pantera GT5-S from eBay Motors.
The listing says the color of this 1973 DeTomaso Pantera is "wine," but that's a shade of purple, right?
Now is the chance to snag a piece of automotive history with this 1983 De Tomaso Pantera GTS.
Body by Ghia, power by Ford. What’s it like to drive? We found out in one Pantera obsessive’s example. He vows to put a million miles on the odometer.
Ford V8 power and noise in an Italian-styled body. What's not more to love?
It’s not easy being a Pantera owner: Almost all in this august group seem acutely aware of the rarity of the art they’ve acquired and reluctant to see any ill-considered deviation that could besmirch their treasures.