**1971 De Tomaso Pantera #1,197 | Hand-Built by Vignale | 1 of 75 First U.S.-Imported Panteras | 654 HP Supercharged** ADK Classics presents an extraordinarily rare and historically significant 1971 De Tomaso Pantera, chassis #1,197, one of the first 75 Panteras ever imported into the United States, and among the rarest Push-Button models ever produced. View full photos and details at adkclassics.com. --- **Provenance & Historical Significance** This Pantera occupies a unique place in automotive history. The first 75 Panteras were originally destined for the European market, but following the finalization of Ford's agreement with De Tomaso, they were redirected to the United States, making this small group the only factory hand-built Panteras ever imported to America by Ford. All later production cars were assembled at the Modena factory and were no longer hand-built. Chassis #1,197 is one of just 382 total Push-Button models produced, and its place among the first 75 U.S.-imported examples makes it exceptionally rare. This car's history has been recognized at the highest levels of the Pantera hobby: - Featured in *Popular Hot Rodding* Magazine - Featured in David & Linda Adler's definitive reference book *Extreme Panteras* --- **Engine & Drivetrain** The heart of this Pantera is a purpose-built, dyno-proven 654 horsepower 351 Cleveland, assembled without nitrous, by two of the most respected names in the business: machine work by Basko Racing Engines, final assembly by Joe Martin Racing of Scottsdale, AZ. **Engine Specifications:** - 351 Cleveland block, 1971 casting - 10:1 compression ratio - 0.030 over bore — 357ci displacement - Boss closed-chamber heads, ported and polished - COMP Cams 560/560 lift, 244/244 degrees duration at .050 - COMP 1.74 ratio big-block rocker arms - Holley 950 CFM carburetor - B&M Roots-style 8-71 supercharger — 6 lbs boost - NOS two-stage nitrous system (installed, not used in dyno figure) - MSDS ignition system - Polished Gilmer belt drive pulleys and blower snout - 180-degree headers - Hall Pantera exhaust with Dyno Max Bullet mufflers **Drivetrain:** - Les Gray race-prepped ZF transaxle, polished - 4.22 final drive gears - Spicer half shafts, chromed - Centerforce Dual Friction clutch --- **Suspension & Brakes** - Group 4 coilovers - Hall Pantera sway bars - Baer Competition drilled and slotted brake rotors --- **Wheels & Tires** - Hall Pantera Ultra wheels — 17x13 rear, 17x11 front - 315/35 rear tires - 245/45 front tires --- **Body & Exterior** This Pantera wears a full Group 4 all-steel body with a purposeful, race-inspired appearance: - Group 5 front spoiler - Hall Pantera hood with hot air bleed-off vents - Hall cooling tubes - Elephant ear side scoops --- **Interior** - Sparco leather bucket seats - Full leather interior - Painless wiring kit throughout --- **Key Highlights at a Glance:** - Chassis #1,197 — 1 of First 75 U.S.-Imported Panteras - Hand-Built by Vignale Coachworks, Italy — 1971 - 1 of 382 Push-Button Models Produced - 654 HP @ 6,100 RPM — Naturally Aspirated Dyno Figure - 351 Cleveland — Basko/Joe Martin Racing Build - B&M 8-71 Roots Supercharger + NOS Two-Stage - Les Gray Race-Prepped ZF Transaxle - Baer Competition Brakes - Hall Pantera Wheels, Hood, Cooling & Exhaust - Group 4 Coilovers & Sway Bars - Sparco Leather Interior - Featured in *Popular Hot Rodding* & *Extreme Panteras* Book --- Chassis #1,197 is a documented, published, and historically significant example of one of the most iconic Italian-American sports cars ever built. Opportunities to acquire a hand-built, first-import Pantera of this caliber and specification are extraordinarily rare. View the complete listing at **adkclassics.com**.