Description

Year: 1973
Make/Model: De Tomaso Pantera Restomod
Engine: 7.0-liter V8, ~487 hp
Transmission: Manual
Drive: Rear-wheel drive
Mileage: 55,200
Owners: 3
Condition: Used, extensively rebuilt and modified
Exterior Color: Custom finish with widened arches and aero modifications
Interior: Custom dashboard and electric seats
Fuel Type: Gasoline

History & Provenance
This 1973 De Tomaso Pantera was acquired by its second owner in 1976 with approximately 10,000 miles. It remained in his care until the mid-1990s, when a long-term, no-expense-spared restomod project began. Over the course of a decade, the car was rebuilt into a highly customized and reinforced performance machine, intended as the centerpiece of the owner’s collection.

Exterior – Custom Bodywork & Reinforcements
The body was stripped, repaired, and enhanced with extra reinforcements to improve rigidity and durability. Notable modifications include:

• Custom front spoiler

• Wide wheelarches designed and executed by Barker Customs

• 17″ alloy wheels wrapped in massive 275/40 front and 335/35 rear tires

• Rust-free base car, ensuring clean and solid foundations for the build

The result is a muscular, aggressive stance that modernizes the Pantera’s iconic wedge profile while retaining its classic silhouette.

Chassis & Brakes – Handling & Stability Upgrades
All-new, fully adjustable lowered suspension was installed to give the car a sharper, more planted ride. Stopping power comes from custom four-piston Wilwood brakes, offering far greater performance than the factory setup. Additional chassis refinements include:

• Driveshafts designed for the BMW M1, providing enhanced durability and performance under extreme power loads.

Cooling & Aerodynamics – Engine Heat Management
Cooling was a major priority for this build, with extensive upgrades that included:

• Improved cooling system designed to handle the large-displacement V8

• Removal of rear screen and side windows, aiding airflow and heat extraction from the engine bay

These modifications ensure the car can perform consistently even under high-stress driving conditions.

Interior – Bespoke Cabin Redesign
Inside, the Pantera departs from its factory presentation with a completely redesigned dashboard and custom electric seats. The design was intended to bring a modern feel while maintaining the car’s performance-oriented ethos. Details such as updated instrumentation and ergonomically improved seating make the cabin more comfortable for extended drives, while still retaining a purposeful sports-car atmosphere.

Powertrain – 7.0-Liter V8 Performance
At the heart of the build is a new 7.0-liter V8, initially tuned to produce over 600 horsepower. According to the owner’s notes, the engine was later fitted with new cylinder heads to deliver a more manageable, but still prodigious, 487 horsepower, enhancing drivability while maintaining extreme performance.

Coupled with a manual gearbox, the engine transforms the Pantera into a brutal yet usable road machine, with power delivery matched to the upgraded suspension, cooling, and braking systems.

Summary
This 1973 De Tomaso Pantera Restomod represents a highly personalized, extensively engineered take on the Italian-American classic. With custom bodywork, reinforced chassis, adjustable suspension, Wilwood brakes, BMW M1-spec driveshafts, and a thunderous 7.0-liter V8, it blends vintage style with modern performance and durability.

With 55,200 miles, three owners, and over a decade of specialized work behind it, this Pantera was built as a true centerpiece, offering rarity, individuality, and presence that few restomods can match.

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