1971 DeTomaso Pantera – Codename – Kate
There was just something special about sports cars in the 1970s and ’80s. These weren’t muscle cars by any stretch, but they were unique options for drivers who wanted more. DeTomaso has always been a company that built unique rides and the Pantera was no different. Produced from 1971 to 1991, this mid-engine beauty featured a powerful Ford V8 engine, delivering impressive performance with its sleek, exotic styling (via Car & Driver).
The Pantera was one of the first mid-engined sports cars to come out of Italy, which gave it impressive handling. The sleek and angular body with pop-up headlights and gull-wing doors made it eye-catching. The Pantera enjoyed a production run of nearly two decades, with several variations and updates along the way. Most sports cars don’t stay on the market that long with the same design but there was something special about this one.