DE TOMASO - Pantera

Caratteristiche

Descrizione

This is not a refined gentleman’s express, but a raw, muscular supercar from an era when emotion, sound, and presence mattered more than numbers on a spec sheet. A car you cannot park unnoticed—and certainly not restart without drawing attention.

The Pantera GT5 represents the ultimate chapter of the original Pantera concept: Italian design infused with American muscle, now expressed in its most unapologetic form. The wide fender flares, commanding stance, and optional large rear wing give the car an unmistakably aggressive appearance. This is not subtlety—it is a statement on wheels. Exactly as intended in the early 1980s, when De Tomaso decided that elegance could coexist with a healthy dose of audacity.

What makes this particular Pantera especially compelling is its provenance. The first owner was none other than racing driver Claude Dubois—a name perfectly aligned with the car’s character. This is a true Euro-spec GT5, delivered with its original factory dossier and an accompanying (and remarkably extensive) documentation file. Details like these are rarely seen and speak volumes about the careful life this Pantera has led. Over the years, it has been owned by several notable Belgian custodians, further enhancing its appeal as a truly special De Tomaso.

Slip into the driver’s seat and you are immediately immersed in the unmistakable Pantera atmosphere: low-slung, wide, and purpose-built. Everything feels mechanical and unfiltered. The V8 positioned behind you is the beating heart of the car, setting the rhythm for every mile. There is no artificial sound enhancement, no modern insulation—just a pure engine with immediate throttle response and that deep, unmistakable roar that turns every tunnel into an event. The manual ZF gearbox amplifies the experience even further. This is driving as it was originally intended.

This example is presented in very clean, well-maintained condition, both cosmetically and mechanically. It has recently been serviced by a De Tomaso specialist, something that is immediately evident in the way the car drives and responds. This Pantera invites use. It begs to be driven, experienced, and enjoyed—not displayed as a museum piece, but appreciated as a serious driver’s car that rewards its pilot with character, feedback, and emotion.

The GT5 is not for everyone—and that is precisely its strength. This is a car for enthusiasts who choose personality over perfection, presence over anonymity. You don’t buy a Pantera with your head; you buy it with your heart. And once you do, you understand why these cars leave such a lasting impression.

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