A few weeks after being introduced as The first delivery of a De Tomaso P72 to a customer, the spectacular «Aurelian Night» has finally left the brand’s workshops and hit the road. And contrary to what one might expect for a car produced in a limited run of just 72 units, its owner hasn’t locked it away in a garage. This week, the supercar was spotted on the streets of Frankfurt, immediately catching the eye of passersby.
Videos and photos posted on social media show a crowd stopping on the sidewalks, smartphones in hand, to capture this extremely rare model. One witness sums up the scene perfectly: «It’s incredible to see this De Tomaso P72 on the streets of Frankfurt. One of only 72 cars in the world—and in fact, the very first customer car.»
A work of art in the middle of traffic
It must be said that the P72 is unlike any other modern supercar. With its curved fenders, very narrow cockpit, high-mounted side mirrors, and fully sculpted body, it is more reminiscent of 1960s endurance race prototypes than today’s hypercars.
The «Aurelian Night» paint scheme further enhances this impression. The deep midnight blue bodywork reflects the buildings and the sky, while the rose gold accents on the wheels, side mirrors, trim, and certain aerodynamic elements lend the car an almost jewel-like elegance. Photos taken on German streets show just how much this color changes depending on the light. In the shade, the car looks almost black. In the sunlight, it reveals particularly deep shades of blue.
A seven-year wait before seeing the first production car
Unveiled in 2019 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the P72 required a great deal of patience from its future owners. It wasn’t until 2026 that the first production models appeared. Last April, De Tomaso had simply announced that its first car intended for a customer was ready for delivery. A few weeks later, the brand officially unveiled this one-of-a-kind model, dubbed «Aurelian Night,» which was developed in close collaboration with its owner.
This appearance on the streets of Frankfurt confirms that the car has now moved beyond the stage of static displays and is beginning its life on the road.
A supercar against the tide
The P72 also stands out for its design philosophy. At a time when hypercars are focusing on electrification, screens, and automatic transmissions, De Tomaso has chosen a much more emotional approach. Its carbon-fiber monocoque chassis houses a Ford-sourced, supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine, tuned by Roush Performance, producing approximately 700 ch and over 800 Nm of torque. Most importantly, power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission—a feature that has become virtually nonexistent in this category.
With only 72 units produced, the P72 was already one of the most exclusive cars of its time. Now, it’s also becoming one of the most photographed. And judging by the reactions of German passersby, the owner of this first customer car seems to have chosen to share his joy rather than hide it behind garage doors.
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