The Feud of Automotive Giants: The Story of the De Tomaso Mangusta

🚗The De Tomaso Mangusta was born out of a feud between Carol Shelby and Alejandro De Tomaso.

👑The Mangusta was designed to compete with and surpass the AC Cobra.

🎨The Mangusta had a distinctive Italian-American design and incorporated design elements from both countries.

🔥The Mangusta had a Ford engine, initially the 289 small block and later the j-code 302. It had decent performance but couldn't match the high-power Cobra models.

🌟The Mangusta's production run lasted from 1967 to 1971, with a total of 401 cars built. It paved the way for the iconic De Tomaso Pantera.

What was the feud between Carol Shelby and Alejandro De Tomaso?

—The feud between Shelby and De Tomaso started when they collaborated on a racing car project but had disagreements over designs and project oversight.

How does the Mangusta compare to the AC Cobra?

—While the Mangusta had a distinctive design and decent performance, it couldn't surpass the high-power models of the AC Cobra.

What engine did the Mangusta have?

—The Mangusta initially had the Ford 289 small block engine, which was later replaced by the j-code 302. It had around 230 horsepower.

How many Mangustas were produced?

—A total of 401 Mangustas were built during its production run from 1967 to 1971.

What came after the Mangusta?

—The Mangusta laid the groundwork for the De Tomaso Pantera, which became an iconic car of the era.

00:00The De Tomaso Mangusta is a result of a feud between Carol Shelby and Alejandro De Tomaso.

02:39The Mangusta was designed to compete with and surpass the AC Cobra.

03:57The Mangusta had a distinctive Italian-American design.

05:20The Mangusta had a Ford engine, initially the 289 small block and later the j-code 302.

08:31The Mangusta's production run lasted from 1967 to 1971.