THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1983
- Body style
- Spider
- Engine
- V8
- Type
- Limited
- Production
- 14
- Displacement
- 5,763 cc
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR
Coachbuilding, design & conversions
PRICE & SALES RECORD
Vehicle value
- Original price
- Not documented
- Latest recorded sale
- Not documented
01 / THE STORY
History & context
In 1983, the De Tomaso Longchamp Spider was introduced, joining its counterpart, the De Tomaso Longchamp Coupé. Built by Carrozzeria Pavesi from Milan, the Longchamp Spider represented an open-top variant of the Longchamp model line. Carrozzeria Pavesi, renowned for its expertise in crafting bespoke automotive bodies, was entrusted by De Tomaso to produce all spider versions of the Longchamp. The Longchamp Spider, with its convertible design, offered enthusiasts an exhilarating open-air driving experience while retaining the Longchamp’s distinctive styling cues and performance characteristics. Despite being a niche model, the Longchamp Spider contributed to the overall appeal and diversity of the Longchamp lineup. Between 1983 and 1988, a total of 409 Longchamp vehicles were produced, comprising 395 coupés and a limited run of 14 spiders. This limited production run adds to the exclusivity and desirability of the Longchamp Spider, making it a sought-after collector’s item among enthusiasts of Italian sports cars. The De Tomaso Longchamp series, including both the coupé and spider variants, remains an iconic representation of De Tomaso’s legacy in automotive design and performance. With its sleek lines, powerful engines, and Italian craftsmanship, the Longchamp continues to captivate enthusiasts and collectors alike, embodying the spirit of automotive excellence and passion.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production
- 14
- Production type
- Limited
- Production notes
- High-confidence Pavesi Longchamp Spider conversion family. Published totals conflict between 14 and 16; preserve the conflict rather than choosing one. | Pavesi open conversion family; production total disputed 14/16
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- V8
- Displacement
- 5,763 cc
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Specification notes
- Confidence detail moved from confidence: high identity; medium count. 1983 Pavesi Longchamp Spider invariant body baseline: V8 5763 cc, RWD, wheelbase 2600 mm, dimensions 4520 × 1840 × 1290 mm. Contemporary/specification databases disagree on manual vs automatic transmission, output and curb weight, so those remain variant-level.
Dimensions & accommodation
- Wheelbase
- 2,600 mm
- Length
- 4,520 mm
- Width
- 1,840 mm
- Height
- 1,290 mm
Design & manufacture
- Manufacturer · Documented
- De Tomaso
- Converter · Documented
- Pavesi
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
No events or documented awards are currently recorded for this vehicle.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 9 photographs
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08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.
| Reference | Source type |
|---|---|
| Quattroruote — De Tomaso Longchamp Spider 1983 www.quattroruote.it | Specialist market catalogue |
| CarsGuide — 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp Spider www.carsguide.com.au | Specialist market catalogue |







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