1970 DeTomaso Mangusta GT Coupe

Italian for Mongoose, the not-so-subtle name Mangusta was derived from a failed deal between DeTomaso and Shelby to produce racing cars. The DeTomaso Mangusta is a mix of Italian styling with American muscle. The Mangusta featured a mid-mounted Ford 302 cubic-inch V8 mated to a 5-speed ZF transaxle. Designed by Ghia, the low, smooth body with a distinct clam-shell rear hood was striking for the time. With only 401 produced between 1967 and 1971, the Mangusta has become highly collectible.

This Mangusta 8MA-1132 was originally sold out of Bristol, Tennessee. Shortly after the car was purchased, it sustained damage when it was hit by a semi near Atlanta. The car was soon bought by the current owner and shipped up to Southwestern Ohio, where it sat on a towing lot for years. This Mangusta has rarely been driven and has less than 7,000 miles on the odometer.