One to Buy: Spectacular Argento / Naturale 1982 De Tomaso Pantera GT5
Introduced at the Turin Motor Show in November 1980, the GT5 was De Tomaso’s new range-topping iteration of the Pantera and became one of the few supercars of the Countach era that could match the iconic Lamborghini for visual drama.
Most notably, the new high end Pantera featured a Group 5-inspired body kit that comprised a fully integrated front apron, running boards and wheelarch extensions (the latter to cover dramatically widened Pirelli P7-shod rims). Inside, the GT5 was equipped with a far more luxuriously appointed cockpit than anything seen during the Ford era.
De Tomaso also offered the option of an enormous rear spoiler and practically any level of customisation could be carried out if pockets were deep enough.
GT5 production ran from 1980 until 1988, during which around a couple of hundred are thought to have been built.
One of these, a low mileage 1982 example, is currently on the market with Speed 8 Classics in Malle, Belgium.
Configured in the handsome colour scheme of Argento with beige and brown upholstery, it was optioned with the rear spoiler and delivered new to Belgium. Today, the odometer shows just 28,500km, which is backed up by a documented history with paperwork from day one.
Reprinted below is Speed 8 Classics’ description:
Year: 1982
Engine: 351C V8
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage: 28,521km
De Tomaso Pantera GT5, original Belgian delivered car with all history from new! Matching numbers car with all books and tools, De Tomaso factory file with all the original history papers available...just serviced and ready to be enjoyed!
