824

Known

Mangusta · VIN DTM698MA824

Identity

Past owners: 2/4/15 sold https://www.classic.com/veh/1969-de-tomaso-mangusta-8ma824-Z47Njep/ $192,292.
History notes: Sold 2/4/15 $192,292 https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa15/paris/lots/r133-1969-de-tomaso-mangusta/181484. The car offered here has a history known back to its time in the renowned Rosso Bianco Museum of Peter Kaus in Aschaffenberg, Germany. It spent about 20 years on display in that legendary sports car collection, during which time it was driven only a few kilometres but was very well preserved. At the museum’s dispersal in 2006, it was sold to its present European owner, in whose collection it has been well-maintained since. The Mangusta still wears what is believed to be its original bright blue paintwork and interior. Both show the expected wear of a 40-year-old collector car, but they have the charm and patina that only age can provide. This is certainly one of a few De Tomasos of any type that still retain their original finishes. According to the owner, it is in good running order and is believed to be the only Mangusta fitted with six headlights by the factory.
Modifications: Mirrors on fenders.