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De Tomaso Longchamp Spider

1983

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.

08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE

Archive

References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.

ReferenceSource 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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