Exploring the History of the De Tomaso Pantera | MotorWeek Tire Tracks

Strike up a conversation with any gearhead about great European mid-engine sports cars and you’ll typically hear the same names- legends like the Countach, Testarossa, Miura, or Esprit. But there’s another exotic that deserves to be included. One that spans more than 20 years, sold thousands of units, and was sculpted by one of the greatest car designers of all time. Our own Roger Mecca shares a car that may not have the reputation of its rivals, but it’s not lacking where it counts.

[MrMACHINE]

Sweet!! Legend has it that flapping oak leaf is still hanging on to the underchassis. Lol

[robgindc]

Just saw one last week outside of Washington DC; my heart skipped a beat! Always loved them, from the simple elegance of early models to the excess of the GT5s. Definitely underappreciated.

[cemeteryhill]

Awesome hidden gem!!! I remember reading about this car in The Ultimate Classic Car Guide when I was like 10 & finding it every bit as impressive as the Ferrari's & Lamborghini's.
More of these videos please.

[PEPSl-MAN]

More stuff like this could save this channel

[StolenPw]

This has to be the single best looking car ever made

[haroldnewbill]

Wish we say these more often. I have a friend who has one, they are unique for sure.

[bghoody]

An Argentinian moves to Italy to build a beautiful supercar. Where have I heard that before?

[claudiobizama]

I would like more of this segment with other not so known cars

[TopSecretVid]

Love the 351 WIndsor motor that was in our ‘72 Grand Torino..

[Travtheripper]

They continued to source Clevelands from Ford Australia from 74 onwards. I Think??

[Carsfromawomansperspective]

Awesome segment, Roger! Your car passion really comes through.

[fightinwords]

I NEED 1 OF THESE IN YELLOW AS WELL.
FOR SHOWROOM, AS-IS. IN RUNNING CONDITION!!!

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This is how the misunderstanding continues, this is not a GT5-S, this is a GT5, a huge difference. S stands for all steel, not the bolted on fiberglass flairs & air dam of the GT5. S is entirely different and not easily duplicated like you are able to do with a 5. The 5-S is very contemporary looking as opposed to the more dated 5.

[JuanLopez-ozkh]

More reliable than a Ferrari, I am getting one!!

[dinogts]

it's definitely a great car, no wonder!~ Super cool indeed

[cdldriver]

Anyone else notice the leaf hanging under the car at the 58 & 1:02 mark?

[tommygun]

I valet parked one of these back in the day. If I remember right it didn't have power steering and was a bear too back up because of limited visibility. It was a cool looking car but belonged on the highway.

[GlenBarnett]

I know this video is 2 years old, but I have to point out the Pantera in this video is a GT5 not a GT5s

The GT5s had steel arches that were moulded into the bodywork. The GT5 had the bolt on fibreglass arches (which look better IMO)

[noseefood]

This is the most masculine sounding car name.

[imbluz]

I remember the Pantera as a kid. My sister denounced it as a Ferrari/Lamborghini wannabee. After that I forgot about it. Shame, because this car looks even cooler.