Ringbrothers DeTomaso Pantera “ADRNLN”: the 600-horsepower custom that made auction history
Published on Oct 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM | By Alessandro Renesis
This is the DeTomaso Pantera ADRNLN by Ringbrothers, a 600-horsepower custom beast that’s about to make auction history.
Launched in 1971, DeTomaso Pantera is an Italian-American icon, combining mid-engine Italian exoticism with pure American Ford V8 muscle.
And this one is special.
It’s a one-of-a-kind Ringbrothers restomod that shattered auction records and redefined custom craftsmanship.
Born from a 1972 donor, this yellow beast took 5,000 hours to build.
And it’s now available for auction at SBX Cars.
The DeTomaso Pantera reborn – how ADRNLN was created
Ringbrothers took a stock 1972 DeTomaso Pantera and turned it into the ADRNLN you see here.
The engine is a GM LS3 6.2-liter V8, tuned to 600HP and 520LB-FT of torque.
Power flows through a Bowler-prepped ZF 5-speed transaxle, while BASF Glasurit ‘Yellow Line’ paint (which is actually Nike’s signature hue) coats the body, accented by glossy carbon-fiber fenders, hood vents, and rocker panels for aggressive stance and weight savings.
Design cues nod to Nike’s athletic ethos, from the bold yellow-black palette to aerodynamic tweaks enhancing downforce.
The suspension draws from C5 Corvette components for razor-sharp handling, paired with 19-inch HRE forged wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tires.
Custom Ringbrothers touches don’t end there.
You also have a hand-fabricated stainless exhaust, and LED lighting to modernize the classic wedge shape.
Provenance and cultural impact
Commissioned in 2014 for a high-ranking Nike executive, the DeTomaso Pantera ADRNLN was designed to channel the brand’s 1971 founding year into every stitch and weld.
Its SEMA debut that year stunned the industry, earning ‘Best in Show’ nods and front-page coverage in Hot Rod and Motor Trend at the time.
Nike’s involvement extended to promotional tie-ins, including Prestone coolant branding and a Petersen Automotive Museum display.
Engineering and design breakdown
Under ADRNLN’s glowing yellow skin lies engineering that elevates it beyond typical restomods.
The engine, for example, has been extensively modded.
Power shifts through a Bowler ZF 5-speed manual with custom short-throw linkage.
It’s also fitted with C5 Corvette-derived suspension with adjustable Bilstein coil-overs, sway bars, and subframe connectors, along with 6-piston Wilwood calipers.
The drivetrain was further enhanced with custom 3-inch stainless exhaust, to make the V8 growl even louder.
Inside, the first thing that stands out is the contrast between the driver’s seat, which is black, and the passenger’s seat, which is yellow.
Both are Recaro Pro Racer bucket seats, upholstered with Alcantara suede and Ringbrothers embroidery.
You’ll also find a custom dash houses an Alpine 9-inch touchscreen for Apple CarPlay, a backup camera, a leather-wrapped Momo steering wheel, Dakota Digital gauges, and Vintage Air conditioning complete the high-design haven.
But the Ringbrothers still kept some defining features intact, like for example the Argentinian flag on the transmission knob.
DeTomaso Pantera ADRNLN – market and auction significance
In the sizzling collector market, the DeTomaso Pantera ADRNLN reigns as a blue-chip restomod.
Today’s high-end customs routinely fetch six or seven figures, and this one won’t be the exception.
Live now – the 2025 SBX Cars auction
The car was recently serviced, and it’s in mint condition with just 10,000 original miles.
It comes with impeccable documentation: build sheets, Nike correspondence, Petersen display plaque, and dual keys.
Rarity defines it, too, as there’s only one in the world.
Don’t miss out, follow the auction live on SBX Cars, where legends find their next chapter.
