The NEC Classic Live Online Auction 2020 13th and 14th November 2020

66 The NEC Classic Live Online Auction – Friday 13th November – Cars The NEC Classic Live Online Auction • Designed by Tom Tjaarda, and built by Ghia, the Pantera was launched in 1970 and subsequently updated in 1973 to the Pantera L (Lusso) • The early ‘pre-L’ cars are identifiable by a lower ride height, slender bumpers and narrow body • Very original, matching numbers example owned by our vendor for the last 10 years • Chassis #2105 is one of only 188 finished in Spring Orange (Arancione a Molla) • Powered by the legendary 5.7-litre 351 Cleveland HO engine, fitted to only the earliest models. Reputed to have in excess of 360bhp and even by today’s standards this is still a very quick car • Recent works include an uprated cooling system/fan upgrade, carburettor overhaul, new shocks and springs, suspension bushes and ball joints, brake overhaul with new callipers, and a set of the factory- correct Michelin XWX tyres • Having only had minor restoration work over the years means that this particular example is nicely patinated and absolutely stunning LOT 251 Registration: BVM 228K Chassis Number: THPNLJ02105 Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000 1971 De Tomaso Pantera (Pre-L) More Details Lot 251 Bid On Lot 251 Early Panteras have a certain purity of line ensuring that they remain the most attractive and collectable.