1182

This is a 1970 4-headlight European Mangusta model (with rear defroster glass).

Color = Azure

Version: Mangusta
Chassis: 8MA 1182
Engine: 289 Ford V8
Headlights: Four
Year built: 1970
Exterior: Blue
Interior: Black
First owner: TBC

History:
1986 sold to present owner, UK. Registered HGC 247J.
Later re-registered JSB 40.
Featured extensively in the likes of Classic & Sportscar, Supercar Classics, Auto Italia etc.. Also shown at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and outright winner of the 2004 De Tomaso Owners International Concours.

This Mangusta is very well known and has been exhibited at Goodwood several times. The owner of #1182 attended an international deTomaso meeting in 2004 with the Swedish deTomaso club and visited the deTomaso factory just after it had closed. Lunch was provided by Santiago and Isabel deTomaso, and Isabel voted this car the best car in attendance. Note the picture of Isabel and the lucky owner of #1182 !

The current owner has enjoyed this vehicle for 20 years. The car is Metallic Blue and is very original.