762

Known

Mangusta · VIN DTM698MA762

Identity

Current miles: 53000
History notes: On bring a trailer 7/31/16 https://bringatrailer.com/2015/07/31/two-time-original-owner-1969-de-tomaso-mangusta/. This 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta (chassis 8MA762) is on consignment for the original and third owner–he sold it sometime in the 70’s in order to fund a business startup and then bought it back in 1992. Described as largely original apart from a respray, the car was originally orange but does retain its factory-fit interior and is said to be very well kept. Find it here at Gullwing in Astoria, New York for $325k. Rosso Aurora is likely to have been the shade of orange this car originally wore, and though arguably a better color than this resprayed yellow, it still looks to be in very nice condition with all correct trim and good shutlines. Grille trim fit looks off, but is actually correct–the piece is simply higher in the center than at the tapered top edges. The interior is described as original and looks quite well preserved. Originality obviously doesn’t extend to the aftermarket cassette deck, but an appropriately sized blanking plate or period-correct radio would be fun to hunt down. Note what appears to be original A/C. Mileage is quoted as 53k, about one tenth of which was added under power of a rebuilt and presumably original Ford 302ci V8. Said to have always been properly maintained, brakes have also received recent, unspecified work.