Shelby’s Secret Pantera Roars Back to Life with a Twin-Turbo Heart
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Beau Boeckmann chronicles buying Carroll Shelby’s secret 1985 De Tomaso Pantera GT5-S, discovering the original twin-turbo Chrysler V8 in a junkyard, and restoring it with Gale Banks and Galpin Auto Sports; after a blistering test drive, the car’s 600+ hp performance defies its vintage roots, leading to a “Should I Sell It” discussion as part of The Autopian’s ongoing series about preserving, sharing, and valuing automotive history.
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