02/09/2026
1972 De Tomaso Pantera.
Something a bit different at the GM vs Ford day.
The 1972 De Tomaso Pantera is a mid-engine sports car that combines Italian styling by Carrozzeria Ghia with an American Ford 351 Cleveland V8 engine.
Engine: Ford 351 cubic-inch (5.8L) Cleveland V8.
Transmission: German ZF 5-speed manual transaxle.
Body Design: Wedge-shaped steel monocoque designed by Tom Tjaarda
Performance:
Originally rated around 310 hp (US version), though compression ratios and outputs varied during early production adjustments, and many surviving models are heavily modified today.