958

Known

Mangusta · VIN DTM698MA958

Current color: black
Country: France

Identity

Country: France
Serial full: DTM698MA958
Serial last4: 958

Exterior

Exterior color current: black

History

History notes: On bring a trailer 7/12/19. This 1970 De Tomaso Mangusta (chassis 8MA960) was reportedly driven for just six years prior to be put away until 2014, and this may help explain how mileage remains at a fairly low 27k as claimed by its seller. By the looks of things, storage may not have been completely weathertight however, as the car now exhibits a fair bit of rust. On the plus side, it is claimed to be “99%” complete, including the factory Ford 302 motor and ZF 5-speed transaxle–definitely big pluses considering it’s estimated only ~250 of the original 401 made still exist. Find here on eBay in Northridge, California for $150k OBO. These gullwing engine bay lids are the defining styling element of the Mangusta, and they’re still comprise of the coolest rear-end treatments ever seen in a production car. More rust is visible here, but it sounds like trim and lights are probably included. Here’s a good look at the the new driver’s side rocker as well as a missing portion of the body. Wheels are correct, and those cool push-button door openers made their way to the Pantera before disappearing very early on in production. The cabin looks better than expected, if you can ignore what appears to be missing floors and the visible rust-through on the passenger side rocker. The steering wheel is correct, and note the under-dash A/C. Here’s a better look at the new rocker, the lovely OEM wood Ferrero steering wheel, and a complete dashboard with correct instruments and switchgear. Unfortunately, wiring is a mess by the looks of things–bring a diagram. This is the best provided photo of the original Ford-sourced, 230 hp 302ci V8. There’s no word on whether it runs, but being a 302 it probably shouldn’t be difficult or expensive to sort if needed. The original ZF 5-speed transaxle is also included, and disc brakes hide at the corners. We’d plan on going through everything, but in the meantime just opening and closing the engine bay doors would be plenty to keep us sustained until Driving Day.
Van ess registry: Juergen Vlek, CA

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