Did Elvis Presley own a Pantera?
Elvis’ purchased this 1971 yellow De Tomaso Pantera sports car in 1974 for $2,400 as a gift to then girlfriend Linda Thompson.
Does Jay Leno own a Pantera?
For those who can’t afford a Ferrari or Lamborghini, or who just want to walk a different path, the De Tomaso Pantera is a relatively affordable way into the mid-engined supercar club. Jay Leno certainly thinks so. His very own 1971 Pantera is the subject of this week’s Jay Leno’s Garage.
What is a 1974 Pantera worth?
At $249,000, the asking price is by all standards steep, especially since we’re not talking about 1970s Lamborghini or Ferrari classics. Still, it’s a rare car, as this example is one of just 133 models made for the United States.
What is a De Tomaso Mangusta?
The De Tomaso Mangusta is a sports car produced by Italian automobile manufacturer De Tomaso between 1967 and 1971. It was succeeded by the De Tomaso Pantera.
What is a De Tomaso Pantera?
The De Tomaso Pantera is a mid-engine sports car produced by Italian automobile manufacturer De Tomaso from 1971 to 1992. Italian for “Panther”, the Pantera was the automaker’s most popular model, with over 7,000 manufactured over its twenty-year production run.
What is Jay Leno’s favorite car?
1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 Kompressor
What Is Jay Leno’s Favorite Car? Of all the exotic and classic cars Jay Leno owns, nothing compares to Jay Leno’s favorite car, the 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 Kompressor. The 600 was built and engineered without regard to cost, so almost every system is silent.
What was the top speed of a Pantera?
Specifications
| Model | Pantera | Pantera II |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 330 hp | 305 hp |
| Torque | 325 lbft | 335 lbft |
| Weight | 1413 kg | 1420 kg |
| Top speed | 159 mph** | 168 mph (c) |
How much is a Mangusta worth?
A: The average price of a De Tomaso Mangusta is $286,283.
Did Ford build the Pantera?
Launched in 1971, in partnership with Ford, the Pantera (Italian for Panther) was a melding of Euro styling and American power. The first Pantera hit the U.S. in 1971, and production continued into the early ’90s. But, the heyday was from 1971 to 1975 when Ford sold around 5,500 cars into the U.S. market.