CJ429, nice to see we share a liking of the Mangusta, but I had never heard of the Valleunga ! So I googled it, and can see why you are impressed with it. Small engine but super-light, is compared with Lotus apparently. I learned something new, thank you, and what a sweet ride. Photos Below: From a DeTomaso Website: The Vallelunga was one of the first mid-engined road cars in the world and featured a lightweight backbone chassis, which became a signature feature of many De Tomaso vehicles.