Kiawah 2016 Highlights – 1974 DeTomaso Longchamp



Here is a seriously rare exotic that influenced virtually every American car in the 1980s: the DeTomaso Longchamp.  But here’s the key detail: this car is a 1974.

The 80s Ford Mustang and even Chevy Caprice likely thought their inspiration was a secret thanks to the Longchamp’s non-imported status. But what about the Volvo 960 and even the Maserati Quattroporte of the 1980s?!  Shameless copies, and now we know the origin of the epoch-defining block styling.

DeTomaso’s widebody, rear-drive GT coupe proportions fender details are still stunning in 2016.  As is the massive cabin width and great luxury throughout.

Thankyou to the owners for a tasty pimento-cheese sandwich slice — right off the silver platter in the trunk!

 

 

Kiawah 2016 Highlights – 1974 DeTomaso Longchamp