Mangusta
1967-1971 approx production: 400 This classic simplicity, breathtakingly
beuatiful Ghia dsign was the hit of the 1966 Turin show. A big Ford V8
4.7 liter with a 5 speed 2F gearbox. It was originally known as the Ghia
Mangusta (mongoose) as the mongoose is the only animal which a Cobra fears.
De Tomaso changed the name to De Tomaso Mangusta when he realized what
a commercial success he had.
Pantera-approx
production: 10,000 mid engined, classic Italian style with the Ford V8
(5763cc) engine. 351.7 cu. in. of performance. There are probably only
4 cars in the world that could out corner this extremely well handling
car, the 42/58 weight distribution being the main factor. It will do 0-60
in 5.2 seconds.
