998

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Mangusta · VIN DTM698MA998

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Past owners: 2/7/18 sold https://www.classic.com/veh/1972-de-tomaso-mangusta-by-ghia-8ma998-PnB0RQp/ $353,175.
History notes: Sold 2/7/17 $353,175 https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa18/paris/lots/r0065-1972-de-tomaso-mangusta-by-ghia/623486. This example was among the last European cars delivered. Supplied to Greece with the more powerful 289-cu. in. engine, it features the desirable four-headlight nose. Registered in February 1972, it was dark blue over black leather and featured the heated rear window glass fitted only to the last cars. Options included bucket seats and air conditioning. Its owner covered a mere 18,500 km before parting with it in 1984. It later passed to supercar collector Marios Stafylopatis. The car was comprehensively restored in 1997 by a GT40 specialist when the colour was changed to its current red. The engine was uprated with a Holley carburettor, electronic ignition and lightweight flywheel to produce 350 bhp and fitted with drilled disc brakes to compensate. In 2012, it was imported to the UK. It retains rare features, including the Ferrero wood and leather steering wheel, original Campagnolo spare wheel, owner’s manual, warranty card, sales brochure, parts catalogue, original keys and fob.
Van ess registry: King May