General description :
1967 DeTomaso Vallelunga Coupe This recently discovered limited production 1967 DeTomaso Vallelunga Coupe (one out of 53 Vallelunga Coupes) is available in green with tan interior. It comes equipped with a manual transmission, dual Weber carburetors, 3-spoke steering wheel, covered headlights, and solid wheels. An extremely sought after vehicle which has just come out of long term ownership and has been sitting for many years waiting to be restored. Don't miss your chance on this once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire this rare DeTomaso classic. For $249,950
De Tomaso Automobili SpA was founded by the Argentine-born Alejandro de Tomaso in Modena Italy 1959. Originally, they produced various prototypes and racing cars, including a Formula One car for Frank Williams' team in 1970.
De Tomaso produced three classic sports cars
Vallelunga a mid-engined sports car with an aluminium backbone chassis and 104 bhp (78 kW) Ford Kent engine, reaching a top speed of 215 km/h. Only 53 were made in total.
Mangusta, introduced in 1966 was the first De Tomaso produced in significant numbers. The car had an American Ford 4.7-litre iron-block V8 engine and steel and aluminium coupé bodywork from Ghia. Roughly 400 Mangustas were built before production ended in 1971.
De Tomaso's most famous (and numerous) model Pantera appeared in 1971 with a 351 Cleveland Ford V8 and a low, wedge-shaped body designed by Ghia's Tom Tjaarda. In total 6,128 Panteras were produced.