1972 DeTomaso Pantera | A True American Supercar 

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Anyone else feel like this is the “grown up’s” car channel? No shouting, great photography, chill music and fantastic cars all with a credible host. Awesome work Shawn, keep ‘em coming

The Pantera is absolutely one of the most beautiful cars ever built. I've always loved the looks.

The Pantera has been my favorite car since its introduction in 1971. Looks as beautiful today as it did nearly 50 years ago.

When I was 12 back in 1972, a neighbor got one of these. It was love at first sight!

This Pantera is really gorgeous, I'll take it over a Bugatti anytime and even at 47 years old it doesn't look like it aged a bit.

Great production of a true Italian supercar!

This one is at the top of my wish list. In fact, this particular car is excellent...love the color.

love this guy when he said life couldn't get any better. I did the same when I drove a 355 spyder in hawaii

They sure are beautiful.. holding up today as well as ever. Timeless beauty.

That color is so understated and classy... Very nice.

That is one beautiful Pantera.. The owner did a great job with her.

Who says money can't buy happiness!? Love this channel!

One of my all time favorite cars. Loved them as a kid and even more do now.

Man would I love to own one. Back in the early 70’s my dad sold them at a Lincoln Mercury dealer ship on the east coast. He raced them for the dealership at Pocono raceway. He would occasionally bring one home and my brother, sister and myself would squeeze in and he would drop us off at school.. I was a cool kid on those days!!

The Pantera and Maserati Bora are the most underrated exotic sports cars of the 70's. Their design is extremely similar too.

I’ve always adored the Pantera, particularly the ‘72 and this example is absolutely immaculate in every aspect. What a beautiful colour. The attention to detail up close is second to none.

Wow this thing still looks gorgeous in 2019!

My neighbor/friend bought one around 1974 and it was a monster. One of the greatest cars of all time.

I can Not get tired of this video

IMO, One of the best looking designs of the 70’s with the American muscle growl to back it up! Tom Jjarda penned a clean and very tight vehicle, looks like the bumpers are tucked in like a restomod but it’s a factory design. Shawn you have the best job getting to hang out with car guys and girls!

I was a new car make ready at Holland Lincoln Mercury in Albuquerque NM in 1972 and I got to drive quite a few of them. One day while checking some cars in off the truck , the driver backed one off the upper level and the car slid off the ramp and landed in the street on it's side. Seemed like every one I serviced had something different in the inside. The sound inside was as close as you could get to a GT40.

The Cleveland engine is a sweet powerful engine I had one in my 71 Mustang Mach 1 4 speed Hurst shifter... I must admit i used to race the living daylights out of it in Lincoln Nebraska even raced a couple of police officers while they were on duty.

Beautiful car. Thanks for the video. In 1974 I was in a '72 Chevelle leaving Indianapolis, IN on I-70 passing an eastbound on-ramp. Down that on-ramp came a Pantera and I accelerated to get along side. The Pantera effortlessly went off and left me behind once he hit the I-70 Lanes. Just a beautiful sight.

The Pantera has been my absolute favorite car ever since I was 12 and saw one for the first time. Great video!

Que hermoso coche ! Y que orgullo que Alejandro de Tomaso sea argentino y haya puesto la bandera de su país en los centros de rueda y volante un auto icónico, una maravilla de coche y la historia de este argentino.

What's truly remarkable is you can go into any Ford dealer and buy parts for them.......

What a beauty. I'm a sucker for BBS wheels too.

What a gorgeous Pantera, I love the '72 models especially & remember when you could find one running for 15 to 20K. You can't beat the sound of that 351 Cleveland 4-V, I have had a bunch of them in many Fords, so bitchin! Thanks for showcasing this one bud, a very kool segment with the owner, I dig it man!

Perfect looking classic sports car. So much nicer and lower than modern sports cars. And just as fun or maybe even more, as you don't need to drive over 300 km/h to have good fun. Very good colour, super nice wheels and wiiiiide tires. And coilovers to suit. Well done. That's what comes out of owning the car for long time, getting everything done yourself and knowing the car inside out. Well done. And a very friendly owner- Kudos for actually driving his car, instead of speculating moeny while on a fat carpet behind bars and red string. I also do everything on my Esprit and enjoy it as much as I can. Thanks again. Kind regards.

I have always loved the Pantera. This is a fine example, congrats and great job.

beautiful car well put together!!! i like that its not a ground up resto and even more awesome numbers match...this has gotta be my favorite of the bunch displayed on the channel

Man, that car looks absolutely beautiful. That colour is gorgeous. One of the coolest cars of the 70's, for sure.

I remember some of my teachers having posters of Lamborghinis and Porsches and I definitely remember the Pantera's! The interior doesn't look dated at all. The drivetrain setup is definitely interesting this car is stellar!

Amaxingly beautiful car in that color with those wheels on early pantera left alone . Just gorgeous and IMO one of the best looking cars ever on channel. One of the ALL TIME GREAT designs period but from 70s and U.S. so far above anything American . Just AMAZING .

A timeless, exotic classic, and powered by Ford!

BEAUTIFUL! Always loved the 72 Pantera. It was the most beautiful year.

So nice to see your clean original Pantera, without all the stupid wings, scoops, flares, etc. Looks just beautiful in that color.

That shape will never get old

As a previous owner of a Pantera this has been if not my best car ever not even my Lamborghini Countach could match this car… long gone but not forgotten.

The Pantera has always been my dream car. Go 351-C!

I still remember…….. years ago one early morning on Pacific Coast Highway 1 where there was very little traffic and I was enjoying a ride en route to L.A. in my German version Capri 2.8 V6 with moderate aftermarket modifications. A Porsche 911 was tailgating me for almost a mile, I had nonetheless tried to step on mine hoping to shake him off but the Porsche’s guy was a skillful driver and knowing his car was far more powerful, he kinda toying with me. Just when I was giving up the hi speed chase and flicked my indicator and moving over, I heard this super loud roar out of nowhere coming from behind. Seconds later it was this DeTomaso Pantera right behind the 911, doing exactly what the Porsche was doing to me, only in a more fiercely manner 😂😂😂 In short, the Pantera just ate the 911 alive as the Porsche skidded during a curve and must have banged his car sideways. Guys… the Pantera was literally a mean MF monster 👹

I remember when Pantera's first came out, I was 10 years old & thought it was the most beautiful car ever produced until the 928 Porsche was introduced. I now own both of my dream cars a 71 Pantera and and a 90 928. Sometimes I will just sit in my garage and admire these works of art. Both are frequently driven, neither are for sale.

I got to drive a 74 yellow Pantera back in the 80's. I had the yellow poster from 1972 on my wall as a kid. Quite an experience.

All I can say is “cool”. Always loved Panteras and old enough to remember seeing them fairly often being driven and sometime hard, especially when they were under warranty! Congratulations on getting your dream car👍🏻👍🏻

I love that color and wheels!

Arguably one of the most tunable small block's ever built, the Ford 351 Cleveland is a fantastic power plant....

The name alone sounds like a wild west slugger, which this monster is, I want one 😁🏆

Thats one real beautiful sports car and driving car! And the best part for me was the owner! A really genuine car guy and an even better person! He loves and appreciates his wheels and shares it with others! Great episode and a lovely genuine bloke!! Cheers 🚘

Utterly beautiful car. I well remember this car from when I was in my childhood. (born '63). In our street (in the Netherlands) your average car would be a Volkswagen, a Datsun, a Toyota, a Citroen...etc. Then, one day. I came back from school, on my bicycle, coming into our street....and there it was......a car from space.....an orange colored Pantera !!! I was totally stunned by its looks ! I must have been standing there in utter "Aahhwww" for ages.... The fact that, till this very day, I still remember that moment, must mean something...and looking at it today, yes !!! It it is a great car !!!

Shawn, you really do fantastic work. The whole presentation is so composed and well balanced. This Pantera is surely a labor of love. Excellent job! That 351 Cleveland is bulletproof!

I love the color of this car. Absolutely beautiful.

You guys need to chill on showing me so many cars. I want them all! I either have to become the world most prolific drug kingpin or a senator...or both.

Absolutely perfect. I would not change a thing

I remember back in the late 80's having a poster of Pantera, this car never got hits true Recognition. This is an Italian muscle car powered by American V8, can't go wrong 👍🏼

Wonderful car, great story, great video. Just FYI the entire exhaust system is a stock ANSA system from a European-spec Pantera GTS, which apparently a prior owner retrofitted (I did the same thing to my Pantera). The stock exhaust used rather inefficient non-equal-length headers, small-diameter pipes and ANSA mufflers. The Euro GTS came with equal-length headers, larger pipe (2.25 inches versus 1.75 inches) and the same ANSA mufflers. Although it’s an improvement it’s still nit as efficient as could be, probably due to the small diameter of the resonator tips which acts like a cork to partially obstruct exhaust flow. That system will knock a good 50hp off the engine when compared to a good Mustang exhaust (which unfortunately won’t fit in the Pantera due to packaging constraints). Panteras are really fast and fun to drive-the ultimate analog exotic car!

Always been a fan of the Pantera, so cool, so stylish, Italian flair, American muscle! Still a head turner after 47 years hey!

Hey Shawn this one is personal. In 1976 at 8 years old I took a ride in my uncles 1972 Pantera. I remember sitting in my dad's lap in the passenger seat and and when uncle Tom (his real name) stabbed it I remember sinking into his belly. It was my first experience in a fast car. It changed my life forever. HotWheels where never the same again.

Pantera story: One day I stopped by Dave Heinz automotive, in Tampa Fla. and there behind the fence was an almost brand new Pantera. I could not believe what I saw when I looked inside. The car was filled with rotting, half eaten hamburgers, spilled milk shakes, a plethora of fast food wrappers, just all kinds of trash. I asked the guy, behind the parts counter, what the story was on the car. He replied that the car was in for it's third transmission replacement. Less than a year back, a man brought in his young son to by him his first car. The son wanted a new Ferrari. The dad refused to buy the Ferrari and instead bought the Pantera. To show his disdain for the father, the son refuses to use the clutch when changing gears and throws all his fast food trash in the back of the car. My first car was my parents 1966 Dodge Coronet 500, which I gave them $400 for. I was totally over joyed. I have been a car guy all my life and here are two stories of spoiled kids that I came in contact when selling vehicles. #1, Lady and her 16 year old daughter, pull up in a brand new (expensive) Mercedes Benz. The girl gets out, walks to the back of the 3 series BMW, points her finger at the trunk's BMW roundel and in a very whinny voice said', "OOH the emblem is bad. I don't like this car!" then turns around, gets back into the car and they drive off. #2. Very nice mother brings her son to buy his first vehicle. I've got a 1992 Ford F150. The mom looks the truck over, asks a lot of questions and then comments that this is exactly what she is looking for; safe, runs good and excellent price. She then turns to her son and says, "What do you think?" His reply, "I don't like it. I want a new truck!" My response to both of those spoiled brats would have been. "Great, when you come up with the money, just let me know and we'll go buy it. But until then, you'll ride the school bus!"

classy with that paint and the BBS's...looks awesome. nothing like the Cleveland snarl...I have a 408 Cleveland in my Mach and luv running thru the gears. basically the Pantera Cleveland was the Boss 351 that came out in the '71 Mustang. so sweet...thx for the vid

I have always loved the early Panteras, this and a convertible E type in my garage and I would be all set.

I owned a blue Pantera from 1972 until 1984 and sold it due to getting married and having a baby. Living in Tulsa, Oklahoma, I had problems with it during the hot summer months do to over heating and having vaperlock. Other than that I loved it and the ladies loved it. Best and fastest car I have ever owned was a silver Mercedes SL55 AMD.

Is funny this was released yesterday. I was just telling my wife about the Pantera and how it's my dream car. This one is even in my color.

GORGEOUS CAR! I absolutely love the diy restoration! It looks AMAZING!

Ironic that I never once saw one of these in almost 30 years growing up in the US and I saw one within the first week of living in Japan

My All Time favourite car period. Funny thing? I have never seen one in real life. Man, the matt finish on the hood and shine on the rest of the car make this one possibly the best I have seen.

I think I envy you. You get to drive and see all these cool cars. A lot of these are things that I only dreamt about. Pantera is always been one of my favorite cars.

In 1971 I was working for Bethelehem Steel and I was 21. I decided to go to our local Mercury Dealer because I desperately wanted a Pantera, well just like him there was a yellow Pantera in the showroom but when I looked at the sticker price I went home in my 442. $9999 was the price in 1971!

The most beautiful of the "wedge" cars.

That came together seamlessly. Elegant, spotless (Didn't expect that gorgeous engine at all) dialed and detailed contemporary classic.

Will you nailed that one buddy that's one of my favorites love that color thanks again

Had one of these back in the day. But at 6'3" it was an adventure to get in and out. Had to burp the cooling and pump the reservoir full every few days. They didn't like the Texas summers. Loved it. Worth all the bother.

Fantastic looking car I've always liked the styling of these.

This is a car that I absolutely fell in love with once I first saw/heard it at an All Ford National show in Carlisle, PA. What a tremendous car.

That color and them shoes on that car make quite a statement, simple yet elegant, no overblown proportions just resto done right ... and that is one sexy car.

Perfect combination, American muscle in an Italian suite. That´s almost as good as it gets 😎✌ Don´t forget, this is the GT40´s twin sister... 💖 Just love it, the A-type without all that additional aerodynamic stuff, pure form...

Love the car, Panteras are awesome! I love he did/does everything himself. I would rather talk to an owner/builder than an owner that didn't build it himself.

LOVE THAT CAR MY UNCLE HAD A YELLOW ONE WHEN I WAS A KID

Omg, this one here is the most beautyful pantera ever! The paint is just perfect!

Magnificent Machine indeed And the owner seems so down to earth Truly a hands on guy. Rare in the exotic car world Good episode. Motor sounds gnarly 😎👍🏁

Almost bought one in the early 80’s…wished I would’ve. Always love that car! It was a super nice black 72.

I watched a Carroll Shelby interview to other day, and in it he clearly stated that the Pantera is indeed an All American car and development, he said that deTomaso got to put its name on it, which was in fact about the only italian part of the entire vehicle.

One of the big 3 has to remake this beauty. Absolutely gorgeous.

My neighbor had one when I was younger!

You and the people u have are pure passion, no BS and fake ass comments. Just what a car guy needs to watch in this day and age

American supercar indeed ❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

I was born in 72 and this car just adds to the fact that it was a great year to be born

I am green with envy.....all the hot stuff you get to ride/drive.....when I grow up I wanna be like you....I'm only 73. Ford should have kept on making these....maybe bringing the manufacturing to the U.S. By not doing so I believe that they really gave the green light to the Corvette. Don't get me wrong....I love 'Vettes....but I could love Panteras, too. Hang in there, Chief.

Beautiful car, a classic sports machine. Love the Sophia Lauren analogy.

That's just stunning and what a nice down-to-earth owner too. Congratulations on getting your sponsor - gettin' there, Shawn! :@)

Always my favorite supercar!

That's a good review..awesome car..I've always liked them.

What a cool and chill owner 😎!

Looks great. Love the color and wheel contrast. I bet the front end lift is deadly at high speeds!

Another great show, car, and guest. The Pantara is a beautiful car in all ways.

What a beautiful car Kevin, and those BBS look stunning wow

A beautiful car, lovingly kept by a very sympathetic owner. The world needs more Kevins.

The sound of that Ford V8 man 😰

La Bandera Argentina en el logo del "De Tomaso"....Orgullo...!!

That’s one nice ride 👍