The 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta occupies a rare space in automotive history where sculpture and speed share equal billing. Built in small numbers and shaped by one of Italy’s most influential designers, ...

Those with more than a passing interest in collectible automobiles, and with time to spend on this website, may have noticed a weekly installment here—recently initiated— that highlights specific ...

On a modern highway filled with familiar badges, the 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta can slip past almost unnoticed. Yet this low Italian coupe, with its American V8 and origami-sharp bodywork, quietly ...

His automotive adventure started reporting on various motorsport events as a sports writer before moving onto a full-time auto career with various sites, including This Week In Motors and ...

"I remember the first time I saw one," says Bob Tucker, a now-retired professor of architecture who owned a Mangusta back in the day. "I thought it was the biggest point of departure for automobile ...

The De Tomaso Mangusta owes much to the American auto industry and market. "Mangusta" is Italian for mongoose, an animal that can kill cobras. It's rumored the name was picked by Argentine-born ...

Every De Tomaso Mangusta made from 1967 to 1971 was manufactured with a Ford engine. Except one. This particular Mangusta was made with a Chevrolet Small Block V8. The reason? This car was made ...

You can see a definite family resemblance here. Both Mangusta and Pantera are obviously proud of their sexy Italian bodies—and beneath their skins beats the heart of a Ford V8. Both are race-bred and ...

Let’s look at a forgotten classic that still comes up for sale every now and again – the 2000-2002 Qvale Mangusta. This 2+2 grand tourer with a Norwegian name was built in Italy using American parts.