Ford CEO Jim Farley is the rare automotive executive that is also a true car enthusiast, so it makes sense that his personal collection includes a 1972 DeTomaso Pantera, the Ford-powered Italian supercar sold through the Blue Oval’s U.S. dealerships. Now that car can be yours.
A Wisconsin seller listed the Pantera on Farley’s behalf at the same place the Ford CEO bought it—Bring a Trailer (BaT). It’s the latest chapter in a story that’s convoluted even by collector car standards. This Pantera—chassis THPNMD04013—even has a connection to Ford that predates Farley’s ownership by decades. It was delivered new to the Aeronutronic division of Ford Aerospace (yes, Ford used to make more than just cars), where it was used as a company pool vehicle. Talk about corporate perks.
Bring a Trailer
Bring a Trailer
Bring a Trailer
Bring a Trailer
The Pantera filled the niche once occupied by the Shelby Cobra, combining a Ford V8 (in this case a 351-cubic-inch Windsor) with a lightweight ch …
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Author: Stephen Edelstein
