10-28-2023 Collector Motor Series Auction Buyer's Guide

Lot 158 | 1974 DETOMASO PANTERA GTS Detomaso Pantera GTS 7223 wears its original Dark Red paint (1/59 examples), original carpets, original seats, and fresh tires on the proper rare 10” and 8” magnesium Campagnolo wheels. With only 5,423 original miles, it has undergone complete recent service including having all fluids, filters, belts, hoses, spark plugs, wires, were replaced with NOS units to maintain as much originality as possible while enabling the car to be driven. The original paint was detailed and ceramic coated, while the bumpers were resprayed to match the excellence of the rest of the car. It’s powered by a Ford 5.8L 351 Cleveland engine mated to a 5 speed ZF transaxle. Horsepower is listed at 300, while top speed was reported to be 160 mph in road tests of the period. The car includes the com plete and original tool kit, the owner’s manual, and a Pantera factory parts manual.