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Originally Posted by javadog
De Tomaso built some really under-developed cars.
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true quick to production and then debugged by enthusiasts.
these are muscle cars in Italian suits.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backbone_chassis
Unique to the Mangusto is the backbone chassis,
that provided no protection from side impacts...
hit head on engine might move forward a few inches into your chair.
Mangusta likely less satisfying to drive than my ex 72 Pantera.
The Pantera charging system went right through the dash amp gauge.
Drive with a dead battery on alternator power only, made the amp gauge hot like a fuse.
