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We
are very honored to be able to offer this most important Mangusta.
This car is in the same league as the one-off Mangusta Spider and
the prototipo in exclusitivity. In addition, the original owner
was Mr. Eugene Bordinat, Jr. Mr. Bordinat was the world famous
auto design magnate for Ford Motor Company and this was his prize
possession. Mr. Bordinat served as the Vice President of Styling -
Worldwide for Ford and was so employed for over thirty years. He
was responsible for the design of all Ford and Lincoln Mercury
vehicles; but is especially remembered for his design of the
elegant Town Car, the Mustang, and incredibly successful Lincoln
Mark Series. |
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This
two owner vehicle was imported into the US by Mr. Bordinat himself
and cherished throughout his life. It was known to be proudly
driven with gloved hands to his design studio in Dearborn,
Michigan only on the most perfect of days. |
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While
developing Pantera prototypes together at Ghia Studios in Italy;
both Mr. Bordinat and Alejandro DeTomaso personally supervised the
Ghia Studio custom prototype redesigning, and building of this
particular vehicle. This was during the time period of Ford's
courtship of DeTomaso by Mr. Bordinat on Ford's behalf, leading to
the eventual Pantera program. |
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This
unique car is different in many respects from a stock Mangusta. A
Ghia factory photo of this car appears on page 42 of Matt Stone's Pantera
Buyer's Guide. |
The unique features found on this
Mangusta include:
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Factory installed, integral front
fender air spoiler
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Completely newly designed front and
rear grills
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Integral streamlined black vinyl
padded front nose guard
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Sleek, exterior door mirrors
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Upgraded interior cockpit carpet
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Michelin XWX tires
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Custom collapsible spare
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Rear wing glass defoggers
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Enhanced, brilliant, Ferrari red
paint
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This car was garaged since the
death of Mr. Bordinat in 1987. The vehicle was barely driven at
all after 1982. At that time this car was rated at 97 points out
of 100 and felt to be in prime condition. The car has since
obviously aged. After Mr. Bordinat's death, the car was moved to
California where it was garaged until the sale, six years ago to
its present collector owner. The mileage shown is believed to be
original. This car would not ordinarily be offered for sale to the
public in that it was a prototype. The original vanity license
plates are still on the car. The car has been started regularly
but not seen any significant street use. This is a very special,
museum type car that would be suitable for display at Pebble Beach
or other shows due to its important history.
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The car is not perfect and has not
been restored, however, with very modest work, the car could be
brought up to like new condition.
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