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<div>De Tomaso is often ranked among the “invisible” automakers because it rarely produced anything of substance in quantities enough to be remembered. That isn’t to say the cars themselves weren’t highly visible. The Mangusta remains one of the sharpest cars, but only about 400 were ever made during its five years of production from 1967-71. But they were powered by some of the most popular Ford engines ever produced, namely the 289 and 302.<br />
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A Mangusta recently appeared on <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-DeTomaso-Mangusta-1969-Gurney-Eagle-Engine_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem4a9a5d303fQQitemZ320417378367QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks" target="_blank">eBay</a>, and is powered by an even-rarer Gurney Eagle racing engine. <br />
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<img src="http://www.streetlegaltv.com/photos/data/547/mangusta.jpg" border="0" alt="" /> <br />
<i>Pictures: <a href="http://pim.net/" target="_blank">PI Motorsports</a></i><br />
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These cars rarely change hands, and this one even features a rebuilt high-performance 302 engine. The Mangusta name is Italian for “Mongoose”, supposedly in response to Ford’s decision to supply Shelby with high power engines rather than De Tomaso. This engine was fully rebuilt using new parts, including a pair of rare Gurney-Eagle racing heads. The engine isn’t yet installed, but will be as part of the auction. <br />
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<img src="http://www.streetlegaltv.com/photos/data/547/mangusta2.jpg" border="0" alt="" /> <br />
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For awhile the Mangusta put De Tomaso on the map, if only briefly. It paved the way for the ’71 Pantera, also featuring Ford engines and sold at Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealerships. Over 6,000 Panteras were sold but De Tomaso never saw that kind of success again. The Mangusta remains an affordable classic, even if its 32/68 weight balance and horrific handling hindered any chance of racing prowess. With six days left on this auction, it is a rare chance to capture a rare car.</div>
<div>De Tomaso is often ranked among the “invisible” automakers because it rarely produced anything of substance in quantities enough to be remembered. That isn’t to say the cars themselves weren’t highly visible. The Mangusta remains one of the sharpest cars, but only about 400 were ever made during its five years of production from 1967-71. But they were powered by some of the most popular Ford engines ever produced, namely the 289 and 302.<br />
<br />
A Mangusta recently appeared on <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-DeTomaso-Mangusta-1969-Gurney-Eagle-Engine_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem4a9a5d303fQQitemZ320417378367QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks" target="_blank">eBay</a>, and is powered by an even-rarer Gurney Eagle racing engine. <br />
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<img src="http://www.streetlegaltv.com/photos/data/547/mangusta.jpg" border="0" alt="" /> <br />
<i>Pictures: <a href="http://pim.net/" target="_blank">PI Motorsports</a></i><br />
<br />
These cars rarely change hands, and this one even features a rebuilt high-performance 302 engine. The Mangusta name is Italian for “Mongoose”, supposedly in response to Ford’s decision to supply Shelby with high power engines rather than De Tomaso. This engine was fully rebuilt using new parts, including a pair of rare Gurney-Eagle racing heads. The engine isn’t yet installed, but will be as part of the auction. <br />
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<img src="http://www.streetlegaltv.com/photos/data/547/mangusta2.jpg" border="0" alt="" /> <br />
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For awhile the Mangusta put De Tomaso on the map, if only briefly. It paved the way for the ’71 Pantera, also featuring Ford engines and sold at Ford-Lincoln-Mercury dealerships. Over 6,000 Panteras were sold but De Tomaso never saw that kind of success again. The Mangusta remains an affordable classic, even if its 32/68 weight balance and horrific handling hindered any chance of racing prowess. With six days left on this auction, it is a rare chance to capture a rare car.</div>