This 1973 De Tomaso Pantera L was in the process of being fitted with upgraded interior creature comforts, but is now being offered as a complete, unfinished project because the seller has run out of time. Sale includes all interior parts as well as the correct 351 Cleveland and ZF 5-speed transaxle, and if you don’t mind working with wiring it could be a relatively inexpensive road to Pantera ownership. Find it here on Craigslist in Monroe, North Carolina for $35k firm.

1971-’72 1/2 Pre-Lusso chrome bumpers are a big plus and allow us to forgive the too-large, too-modern looking wheels. Lighting and resolution make it difficult to assess the condition of bodywork from photos, but overall the car does appear to be straight. Paint could use some attention according to the ad.

The interior was pulled apart in order to allow dash repair, fitment of Dynamat sound and heat insulation, upgraded A/C and a new headliner. Though the project is now stalled, all necessary parts are included and we wholeheartedly approve of the upgrades–unmodified, these cars are loud with inadequate cabin cooling.

The Cleveland is missing its carb and exhaust, but if included as suggested it shouldn’t be too much of a chore to put these back on. No word on mechanical health either, and up front the luggage compartment shows a disconnected brake booster and master cylinder.

Provided it’s solid and healthy, putting this one back together and getting it back on the road could be the work of a quick summer project.