1972 De Tomaso Pantera GR IV

• Weight: Approx. 1 100 kg
• Brakes: Ventilated Lockheed discs
• Suspension: Adjustable Koni dampers
• Competition anti‑roll bars
• Wheels: Campagnolo magnesium 15″ (10″ front / 14″ rear)


Ex‑Works Factory Racing – Winner of the 1973 Giro d’Italia
A unique opportunity to acquire what is widely regarded as the most iconic and historically important De Tomaso Pantera in existence.
Chassis #02873 is the only true factory Pantera GR IV, prepared and run directly by the De Tomaso works team in collaboration with Jolly Club. Delivered new in late 1972, this car was entered as an official works car for the 1973 racing season and entrusted to the hands of Mario Casoni, De Tomaso’s lead factory driver at the time.
Its competition debut was marked by participation in the European GT Championship, lining up alongside entries from Ferrari, Porsche, and Chevrolet. Raced at Imola, Nivelles, Hockenheim, and Monza, the car proved both fast and reliable, with multiple pole positions and podium finishes. The highlight of its career came later that same year, when Casoni and co-driver Raffaele Minganti secured a resounding overall victory in the inaugural Giro d’Italia, Italy’s most prestigious road race of the era. This landmark win placed #02873 firmly in the spotlight, earning it legendary status among Pantera aficionados and historic racing enthusiasts alike. Today, this extraordinary car presents in its original livery—red with a white front bonnet crossed by the green-white-red stripes of the Italian flag—and has been faithfully restored to its exact 1973 GR IV specification.

Documentation & Provenance
Chassis #02873 is accompanied by an exceptional and fully documented provenance, including the original Certificate of Origin issued by De Tomaso Automobili in December 1972, all subsequent bills of sale, and signed certificates of authenticity from former factory team members. A personal declaration from Mario Casoni further confirms the car’s participation in period events.
The car is FIA HTP certified (valid through 2028), comes with a dyno test sheet, and is featured in numerous period and modern publications. Its complete racing history, supported by photographs, driver testimonies, and official archives, forms one of the most complete and compelling dossiers of any Pantera in existence.

An Unrepeatable Opportunity
Chassis #02873 is more than a car — it is a rolling piece of motorsport history. As the only true works Pantera GR IV, with a major period win, and full matching documentation, it stands alone in terms of provenance, pedigree, and prestige.

Eligible for all major historic events — including Le Mans Classic, Tour Auto, and Spa Classic — it represents a rare chance to own one of the most legendary GT cars of the 1970s, in its most authentic and celebrated form.