De Tomaso Pantera GTS, 1973

$121,000 USD | Sold

This 1973 De Tomaso Pantera GTS Euro-Spec #5885 originally sold in Germany on March 4, 1974, as revealed by the copy of the original German registration document. From its original home in Germany, this Pantera GTS would make its way to the U.S. in the mid-1980s. This rare motorcar was sold and imported into Canada from Michigan in September 2000 and has remained there since. Upon arrival in Canada, this Pantera GTS Euro Specification edition was sent for complete restoration to a qualified marquee specialist and, from September 2000 to October 2003, this vehicle was fully restored and sorted from stem to stern, leaving virtually no screw unturned.

The ground-up restoration was completed for nearly $100,000 dollars by The Guild of Automotive Restorers, an incredibly well-known and established restoration garage, and the car has been driven less than 3,000 miles since. This stunning Pantera is presented with 47,000 original miles, extensive paperwork, and documentation proving mileage and pedigree. It is one of 173 extremely rare factory-built Euro-Version GTS motorcars worldwide.

Powered by its born-with, matching-numbers 351ci Cleveland V8 engine, producing over 350hp with 441 ft/lbs of torque, and a 5-speed manual transmission, this high-horsepower, small-bumper GTS also features the rare factory-order fender flair delete option as documented by De Tomaso in a letter to the previous owner. This letter also confirms the build colors, options and original equipment. This GTS comes complete with its original tool kit, owner’s manual, original European license plate, and complete restoration and service records.

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