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Weekender - 1971 De Tomaso Pantera
Weekender - 1971 De Tomaso Pantera
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From a 1971 Pantera — the supercar Elvis shot with a pistol when it wouldn't start one morning at his Beverly Hills house. The bullet holes are still in it.
This is a unique Weekender /. Duffle bag made from the original interior of a 1971 De Tomaso Pantera.
* Zippered interior pocket and multiple compartments
* Zippered exterior pocket
* Adjustable and detachable strap
* Hand polished zippers
* Size: 22 inch / 7 / 13
* Height drop: 5 inch
* Detachable strap length: 20 inch
Each ZEITWORKS bag is a unique creation, carrying the history and character of the car of the vehicle it once belonged to, making every design impossible to replicate.
Handmade in Canada
A Note on Brand Transparency: ZEITWORKS is an independent design company passionate about automotive history. We source and upcycle authentic vintage materials, but we are not affiliated with, authorized, maintained, sponsored, or endorsed by Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW), General Motors LLC (including Cadillac), or any other original automotive manufacturers. Our products are independent creations made to celebrate the legacy of these iconic designs.
Questions
What is this piece made from?
Every ZEITWORKS piece is made from the original interior of a specific vintage car, or from authorised reproductions of period factory textiles. Each piece is cut and assembled by hand in our studio in Snow Road Station, Ontario.
Is each piece unique?
Heritage pieces are one-of-one — built from the original interior of a single car. When that material is finished, no second piece exists. Signature pieces are made in small batches from authorised reproductions of factory textiles.
Can the piece be repaired or restored?
Yes. We have worked with leather and automotive textiles for nearly twenty years and can advise on care, repair, and restoration. Write to info@zeitworks.ca.
How does shipping and returns work?
Orders are processed within 72 hours and shipped from our Ontario studio. Returns are accepted within 72 hours of receipt, in original condition. Sale items and custom pieces are final sale.
The Car Behind This Bag
1971 · Ford 351 Cleveland V8 · Modena · designed by Tom Tjaarda · sold at Lincoln-Mercury
The Pantera was the strangest collaboration in supercar history. Built in Modena by De Tomaso with chassis engineering by Gianpaolo Dallara, body designed by Tom Tjaarda — and powered by a 351-cubic-inch Ford Cleveland V8. Sold, of all places, at Lincoln-Mercury dealerships across the United States from 1971 to 1974. You could buy a Pantera and a Mercury Cougar from the same showroom.
The car's most famous owner is also responsible for its most famous story. Elvis Presley bought a yellow 1971 Pantera that refused to start one morning at his Beverly Hills home. He pulled out a pistol and shot the car. The bullet holes are still in it. The car survives — restored, with the holes preserved in the steering wheel and the floor.
Frank Sinatra owned several. Stallone drove one. By 1974 Ford had dropped the import deal — the cars were too unreliable for American dealer service networks — but De Tomaso kept building the Pantera in small numbers in Italy until 1992. About 7,200 were made in total.