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1970 De Tomaso Mangusta For Sale by Auction

British title
Chassis n° 8MA1216

- Exceptionally original condition
- Just three owners from new
- Very rare, attractive model

With a masterful design by Giorgetto Giugiaro, featuring striking " gullwing " engine covers, the De Tomaso Mangusta was initially powered by a V8 Ford 289 ci engine producing 306bhp, which was later replaced by a 302 ci 220 bhp version. It is easy to understand why Jonathan Root, the well-known photographer, fell in love with this extraordinary car, when he came across it at Goodwood Revival in 2008. He searched tirelessly for an example to buy and the following year discovered one for sale in Italy. Accompanied by the marque specialist Johnny Woods, he jumped on a plane to Rome. There, the two men met with the son of the owner, Giancarlo Furiosi, who had sadly died following a car accident in 2007. They discovered the Mangusta in incredibly original condition, parked in the garage of the mechanic who had always maintained it. Giancarlo Furiosi had bought the car directly from Alejandro De Tomaso. A huge sports car enthusiast, he had owned some stunning machines, amongst them an E-Type, a Maserati and a Cisitalia, but had only kept the De Tomaso. The car had been repainted in its original " apple green " colour in 1997, and the bodywork hadn't required any major work since then. Root bought the car, and Johnny Woods was given the task of maintaining it. This involved some mechanical work: the cylinder heads, steering and brakes were overhauled, it was fitted with a new clutch, new Koni shock absorbers, and a tailor-made stainless-steel exhaust. The old tyres were replaced with BF Goodrich tyres. The car was given electronic ignition, a Hollet carburettor and a protection plate beneath the ZF transaxle. Root covered some 16, 000 km in this car and took part in various historic events in England, including Salon Privé in 2012, when the Mangusta won " The Most Original Car". It was bought at auction by the current owner in 2013, a demanding French collector, who has continued to maintain it fastidiously. This Mangusta is the 357th of 401 examples built and features the four-headlight grille. It also has bucket seat, air-conditioning, a Ferraro steering wheel and lovely magnesium Campagnolo wheels. The spare wheel is still fitted with its 1970 Pirelli tyre. The car comes with its original " libretto ", original toolkit, the first owner's gold-embossed de Tomaso mallet, as well as the original Italian plates, used to present the car in concours events.
There are thought to be around 250 surviving examples of this model worldwide. Having had just three owners from new, the example on offer is one of the most original Mangustas, making it particularly desirable.

For sale in our upcoming auction on February 9th in Paris.

280 000 - 340 000 €

More photos of the car can be viewed at the following link: - details above

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