THE RIENZI REPORT ™
1971 DeTomaso Pantera (VIN THPNLU02200)
Market Position Analysis
THE QUESTION
Not every Pantera belongs in the same conversation.
Some are original. Some are modified. A few represent professionally engineered builds that stand apart from the broader market.
This early-production 1971 DeTomaso Pantera (VIN THPNLU02200) is one of those cars.
Hall Pantera converted the car to GT5-S specification and paired it with a documented 396 Cleveland stroker producing 443 rear-wheel horsepower. Combined with upgraded suspension, Wilwood brakes, FAST electronic fuel injection, and a fresh Ferrari Red refinish completed in 2026, the result is a Pantera that extends well beyond cosmetic modification.
Rather than asking what it’s worth, perhaps the better question is:
Where does the market place a documented Hall GT5-S Pantera?
VEHICLE OVERVIEW
- Early-production 1971 chassis
- VIN THPNLU02200
- Hall Pantera GT5-S steel widebody conversion
- Fresh Ferrari Red / Satin Black paint (2026)
- Professionally built 396 Cleveland stroker
- Documented 443 RWHP / 427 lb-ft
- FAST electronic fuel injection
- Hall suspension
- Wilwood braking system
- ZF five-speed transaxle
- Ceramic coating and paint protection film
MARKET BENCHMARKS
| Comparable | Result | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 Modified Pantera | $117,500 (Reserve Not Met) | Modification alone does not create premium value. |
| 1974 Modified Pantera | Approximately $156,000 Sold | Represents the upper end of the modified driver market. |
| 1974 Hall GT5-Style / Ray Barton Pantera | $232,000 Sold | Demonstrates buyer demand for professionally engineered specialty builds. |
| 1972 Jim Farley Pantera | $293,000 Sold | Premium supported by exceptional provenance and restoration. |
MARKET CONTEXT
Several benchmark Pantera sales occurred during the unusually strong collector market of 2021 through 2022. The market later corrected before stabilizing, but buyers have continued to reward exceptional cars with quality documentation, thoughtful engineering, and strong presentation.
As with any collector automobile, comparable sales should be viewed in the context of when they occurred and what distinguished each example.
RIENZI OBSERVATION
Recent sales suggest buyers view Panteras in four groups:
- Original examples
- Modified cars
- Professionally engineered builds
- Provenance cars
The benchmarks speak for themselves.
Where would you place this Hall GT5-S Pantera?
REFERENCE SALES
1974 Hall GT5-Style / Ray Barton Pantera
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-detomaso-pantera-57/
1972 Jim Farley Pantera
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-detomaso-pantera-134/
1972 DeTomaso Pantera (Reserve Not Met)
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-detomaso-pantera-131/
Rienzi Report™
Independent Collector Market Analysis based on documented vehicle specifications and publicly available market transactions.
