Registration – ADL 37K

Chassis No. – THPNMB02295

M.O.T. – January 2026

Odometer – 52,800

The stunning ‘ADL 37K’ dates from 1972, right in the middle of the three year Ford ownership of the Italian sports car manufacturer De Tomaso. As such ‘ADL 37K’ is fitted with the 351 cu in Ford Cleveland V8 engine mated to the five speed ZF manual transmission. The low down torque of the Ford V8 notably lends the Pantera a level of drivability and usability not always present in its Italian engined peers. ‘ADL 37K’ has benefitted from excellent preventive maintenance and enjoyed numerous mechanical upgrades in its current, 12 year ownership. ‘ADL 37K’s’ odometer records 52,800 miles which is thought by the vendor to be original. This sublime blend of Italian supercar style and muscular Ford V8 power is offered with a number of workshop manuals.

The fabled De Tomaso Pantera was always a low volume car despite Ford’s three year ownership of the company. At its peak production averaged three cars per day with around 7,000 cars ultimately being built and sold. The Italian – American collaboration extended to the design of the Pantera, too. Italian firm Carrozzeria Ghia handled the design with their American-born designer, Tom Tjaarda, creating the concept. This innate scarcity combined with the striking design will virtually guarantee that ‘ADL 37K’ is a head turner without parallel. The vibrant yellow livery only adds to the drama with the black Pantera decals informing the uninitiated exactly what they are gawping at. The enthusiast owner rates the bodywork as “excellent” and the paintwork as “good.” Inside ‘ADL 37K’ features the original seats and all dials and gauges are reported as working. No electrical faults are reported, and the interior condition garners a “good” rating.

Since in its current ownership ‘ADL 37K’ has been fastidiously cared for. Both engine and gearbox have been re-gasketed and a softer cam has been fitted with all the associated work undertaken. A new McLeod clutch system was fitted in 2013. An uprated Wilwood braking system has also been fitted to include master cylinder and servo. At the same time areas of the engine bay and wheel arches were stripped and undersealed with quality German products. With good oil pressure reported the engine receives an “excellent” rating as do the transmission and electrics. Here is a vanishingly rare opportunity to acquire an excellent example of the ultimate in automotive Italian American collaboration.

In summary:

• A striking, rare and highly desirable Italian American supercar
• Intelligently and expertly uprated and improved whilst respecting originality
• Supplied with a number of new, valuable suspension components