***This lot benefits from a reduced buyer's protection fee of 4.5% (instead of 9%) which will be arranged for the winning bidder after the closing of the auction. De Tomaso Pantera Type 874 - Left Hand Drive 1971 - Left the factory in September 1971 Early model Matching Number, chassis / engine Black and red paints Ex property of a collector, true car aficionado, recently deceased. Very spectacular Italian seventies supercar designed by Tom Tjaarda (at the time, a disciple of, and working for Ghia) combined with very powerful muscle car power from a 351 ci (5,8 liter) Ford V8 and coupled to a ZF 5-speed gearbox. 330 Horse Power and acceleration from 0 to 100 Km/h in 5,5 sec. This early production model is definitely considered the purest designed Pantera and the truest to the original design idea from Tom Tjaarda, also designer of the Ferrari 365 California. No artificial aero appendices, pure lines. The engine has been completely redone in 2016, the ZF 5-speed gearbox has been changed in 2017 along with the clutch. Shock absorbers changed in 2013. All invoices on demand. The car starts and runs perfectly, absolutely no leaks. MOT passed in 2023 without any remarks. Valid till 2028. Visible in Beaune, 21, France upon appointment. Possibility to organize shipment of the car to the winning bidder at the winning bidder expenses. ‘It is advisable to view the vehicle before bidding to avoid disappointment afterwards. For a viewing appointment please contact Catawiki.’ #HVLcampaign