DeTomaso Deauville

DeTomaso Deauville This car was made from 1971-1985, straddling either end of the smog-era by two years. Generally not much changed through its model run. Deauville was a mid-to-fullsize car. It sat on a 109 inch wheelbase, with a length of 191 inches, and the curb weight was almost 4300 lbs. The only body style […]
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DeTomaso Pantera

DeTomaso Pantera The DeTomaso Pantera arrived in the U.S. via Ford Motor Company. It was imported from Italy and sold through Lincoln-Mercury dealers. “Pantera” translates directly to “panther” in Italian. In 1973, the Pantera was already in its third American model year. Previous imported models were known for poor fit and finish, lack of corrosion-resistance, […]
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European Marques

European Marques of the Smog-Era European cars were coming on strong in the 70s. Most found in the U.S. are federally-certified vehicles. However….. Popular in the 70s and early 80s were ‘grey market’ vehicles. These were European-spec vehicles imported via means other than the manufacturer’s dealer network. Sometimes the vehicle imported this way was legalized […]
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