Mangusta '69

This was De Tomaso’s second production mid-engine sports car. To address the lack of power in the earlier Vallelunga, it was fitted with a Ford V-8 engine. Weighing approximately 1.3 tons, the car could reach a top speed of 155.3 mph, thanks to its lightweight construction. The exterior, notable for its gullwing-opening rear section, was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro during his time at Carrozzeria Ghia. Production was limited to just 401 units.

Giorgetto Giugiaro is a legend in the world of car design. He's worked on so many great cars, it would be hard to pick just one to define him. But if I had to choose... ...I'd go for the De Tomaso Mangusta, a car he designed while working for Carrozzeria Ghia. The Mangusta looks more striking than many of Giugiaro's later designs. There's something elegant about its sleek lines. It's a simple design, and yet it's glamorous and muscular, too. The Mangusta bowed in 1966, and only 400 were produced. It's powered by a Ford overhead valve V-8. These days they're highly sought-after as early examples of Giugiaro's genius.

The De Tomaso Mangusta '69 can be acquired from the Legend Cars dealer. It was last added on January 13, 2026 for Cr. 310,000.