882

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Mangusta · VIN DTM698MA882

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Sold date: 10/31/24 sold for $301,000 https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-detomaso-mangusta/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_2648439. 5/19/23 for sale at https://www.classic.com/veh/1968-detomaso-mangusta-8ma882-WR3gzlp/?utm_source=alertsUpdate&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MarketUpdate&utm_term=De+Tomaso&utm_content=listing+data.
History notes: Development of the Mangusta arose from the remnants of an ill-fated Can-Am design project initiated under a partnership between Alejandro de Tomaso and Carroll Shelby, the latter of whom retreated from the agreement before completion of the prototype. The P70 prototype’s underpinnings were instead used as the basis for DeTomaso’s second production car, which was named after the mongoose, a small carnivorous mammal known for its predation of cobras. Featuring bodywork designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of Ghia over a backbone chassis, the Mangusta debuted at the 1966 Turin Motor Show before entering production the following year. This example underwent a refurbishment under previous ownership that included a repaint in orange, which is reportedly its original color. Exterior features include fixed quad headlights, round side markers, a mesh rear grille, and gullwing-style engine compartment doors, the latter of which incorporate rectangular glass panels, rear vents, quarter windows, and side louvers.