Ford CEO Jim Farley’s 1972 DeTomaso Pantera is up for sale.

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      Ford CEO Jim Farley is a unique automotive executive who is genuinely passionate about cars, which explains why his personal collection features a 1972 DeTomaso Pantera, the Italian supercar powered by Ford that was sold through the Blue Oval’s U.S. dealerships. This car could be yours now.

      A seller from Wisconsin has listed the Pantera on Farley’s behalf at the very place where the Ford CEO purchased it—Bring a Trailer (BaT). This marks the latest installment in a narrative that is complex even by collector car standards. This particular Pantera—chassis THPNMD04013—has ties to Ford that go back decades before Farley became its owner. It was originally delivered to the Aeronutronic division of Ford Aerospace (which, yes, indicates Ford produced more than automobiles), where it served as a company pool vehicle—talk about a perk.

      The Pantera occupied the same niche as the Shelby Cobra, merging a Ford V8 (specifically a 351-cubic-inch Windsor) with a lightweight chassis sourced from abroad. The steel monocoque structure of the Pantera was designed by Giampaolo Dallara, who was between roles at Lamborghini and the growth of his own racing car firm. The design mirrored that of other Italian supercars of the era but is credited to American designer Tom Tjaarda.

      After two years in the corporate motor pool, the Pantera was transferred to a private owner in July 1974. It then resided for 18 years at the now-closed car museum associated with Yankee Candle in South Deerfield, Massachusetts. It first appeared on BaT in October 2018 and was repainted in its original yellow color that same year. During that time, it was involved in an accident caused by a prospective auction bidder, who lost control during a test drive, resulting in damage to the passenger side door and quarter panel, but the car was subsequently repaired.

      Farley acquired the vehicle in a BaT auction in June 2024 and had the overbored engine and ZF 5-speed manual transaxle serviced. Enhancements made during Farley’s ownership include an Edelbrock Performer intake manifold, refinished 15-inch Campagnolo magnesium wheels in bronze, along with a new Ferrero steering wheel and audio system inside. The car now displays roughly 34,000 miles and is being offered with a clean Michigan title in Farley’s name.

      Farley purchased the Pantera for $121,000 in that 2024 auction, and as of the time of this report, it has already reached that amount with six days left in the auction. Even without the connection to Farley, this Pantera has many appealing attributes. As an earlier model, it boasts cleaner styling compared to later versions, which sported additional bodywork reminiscent of the Lamborghini Countach. Aside from the accident, it appears to be well-cared-for and thoughtfully modified. Plus, it has an intriguing story.

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