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This is a 1969 build date USA 4-headlight model.

Color = Green Pea

Version: Mangusta
Chassis: 8MA 846
Engine: 289 Ford V8
Headlights: Four
Year built: 1969
Exterior: Blue
Interior: Black
First owner: TBC, California

History:
Possibly originally used by Shelby as a test bed for engine and body parts.
1971 sold to present owner.

OVERVIEW: Up for bid is a 1969 deTomaso Mangusta, which has the factory installed 302cid engine, ZF 5-Speed Transaxle, OEM Campy wheels and other rare factory components. This Mangusta was been kept in storage by the previous owner for the past 18 years, and has been out of the mainstream public eye the entire time. The previous owner purchased this car from a car lot around 1971 or so. There are a lot of interesting vintage Shelby parts as well as a professionally modified front trunk lid; see “URBAN LEGEND” notes below. Following a recent “rescue” of this car, all major systems have just been reviewed and mechanically / electrically reworked in order to bring the car back to a running and driving project. This Mangusta was originally the extremely rare Apple Green color, which has been verified. The car has been cleaned, engine bay de-greased, and all major areas of concern either addressed or identified.
ENGINE: Ford 302 Windsor, Ford 351 big valve iron heads. Holley 4 Barrel (dual line, double pumper, mechanical secondaries). Accel Super Coil. Vintage Shelby intake manifold and valve covers. Custom vintage headers, vintage aftermarket big bore mufflers. Fresh oil, filter, plugs and wires. Original jackshaft assembly to power alternator and a/c compressor.
TRANSAXLE: ZF 5-Speed. All forward gears operate correctly. Linkage cleaned and adjusted. Can’t find reverse yet, may be linkage related.
SUSPENSION: Rear shocks and springs were upgraded in the 1970’s. Original adjustable heim joint / can-am configuration.
EXTERIOR: The original Apple Green paint was thought to have been recoated in Black just after the car was new. The paint was again re-sprayed Black later in the 1970’s. The paint looks fair from a short distance, but upon closer inspection very small paint bubbling, small dents, road rash and some panel fitment become visible. The body has areas requiring repair as follows: Behind the passenger door / in front of the rear wheel lower body (Outer shell rust). Rear apron on driver’s side, left of the muffler (Previous repair and rust). The battery tray (rust), and the lower portion of the passenger door (Bubbling & fitment). The bottom of the floorpan shows some previous evidence of repair, but appears solid. These are all common areas for repair with unrestored Mangusta cars.
BRAKING: Original Girling 4-wheel disc brakes. Car stops, no caliper leaks. Although operational, should be carefully reviewed before driving!
INTERIOR: Original Black leather interior. Top of dash was recovered in the 1970’s and looks great. Seats clearly need to be recovered. Door panels and dash are very good, console is so-so. Carpet was replaced years ago, and should be again. Interior floor appears solid, with minor surface rust visible. All original Veglia gauges present, except clock, which is missing. Under dash A/C unit with vents is missing.
NEW PARTS: (Less than one mile on all of the following):
New Centerforce Clutch, Pressure Plate & Steel Flywheel Assembly
New Girling Clutch Master Cylinder
New Italian Clutch Slave Cylinder
New Oil, Filter, Oil Pan gasket, plugs, wires
New ZF Transaxle front main seal & gearoil
New Pilot bearing adapter
New Pilot bearing

LABOR PERFORMED:
Transaxle removed, checked for binding, exterior cleaned, gearoil drained and replaced.
Old flywheel, clutch & pressure plate removed and new parts above replaced.
Original clutch master and slave cylinders removed and new parts above installed and adjusted.
Shift linkage removed, cleaned, reinstalled and adjusted.
Carpet and seats removed to check floorpan.
Electrical – All lighting now works.
Gas tank removed & flushed, replaced fuel lines.
Carb removed, primary accelerator pump replaced.
Electric Fuel pump installed for temporary operation.

RARE PARTS INCLUDED
All three engine bay covers (2 large, 1 small)
Ferrero steering wheel
Air cleaner (has been modified to fit under engine bay covers)
Vintage Shelby 4bbl Aluminum Intake Manifold
Vintage Shelby valve covers
Vintage headers & big bore mufflers
(5) Campy wheels. Spare wheel has repairable damage
Modified trunk lid / boot
Lucas Washer bottle
Vintage Owner’s Manual
Vintage Multi-page Mangusta Brochure
URBAN LEGEND: There is an urban legend associated with this Mangusta, which could explain the trunklid, etc. According to the previous owner, this car was modified from day one by Carroll Shelby Enterprises in El Segundo, Ca., where the engine, trans, hood and paint were all reworked. There is no written proof of this, however. I have not tried to reach Shelby, Inc. to verify any possible connection, so for now this is only an urban legend.
FACT: Carroll Shelby really did work with deTomaso, reportedly due to the need for a closed coupe to replace the Shelby Cobra. According to somewhat little known history, the Mangusta was to become a Ford / Shelby project (The Shelby MK IV), although the idea was soon scrapped in favor of the Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe, one of which recently sold via Mecum auction for $7m.
VALUE?: This car is a restorable project, and has been saved from a certain death. Mangusta cars which have been fully restored to exceptional concours’ condition have sold between $75k-$120k in the past 12 months. The market is expected to remain stable, as the supply of restorable cars is limited to the remaining 200 of the original 401 cars produced from 1967-1971.
TERMS: Bid with confidence, as I have an excellent reputation and no unhappy buyers. Potential bidders may inspect the car PRIOR to bidding. An inspection is an excellent way to eliminate disappointment. A winning bid will be considered a sale. The car is being purchased “As-is” and “Where is, no warranty. I have done my best to represent this car accurately, and want you to know and understand exactly what you are bidding on. Winning bidders must pay $1,000 non-refundable deposit via PayPal, due within 48 hours of winning this auction. Balance due within 5 days via bank wire transfer only. Local pickup available, or I will gladly accommodate your carrier arrangements. I have (and will) ship worldwide!