DETOMASO INDUSTRIES INC
8-K, 1995-12-19
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                     SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                          Washington, D.C.  20549


                                  FORM 8-K

                               CURRENT REPORT


                  Filed Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
                    THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


             Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

                               July 17, 1995
                               -------------




                           De Tomaso Industries, Inc.             
         ---------------------------------------------------------
           (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



     Maryland                 0-2642                   52-0466460     
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(State or other          (Commission File         (IRS Employer 
jurisdiction of            Number)                Identification Number)
of incorporation)                                      



       P.O. Box 856 107 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, New Jersey  07701
       -------------------------------------------------------------
                  (Address of principal executive offices)




    Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   (908) 842-7200
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ITEM 1.   CHANGES IN CONTROL OF REGISTRANT
          --------------------------------

          See Item 2 below.


ITEM 2.   ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
          ------------------------------------

          De Tomaso Industries, Inc. ("DTI") reported on Amendment No.1,
dated April 28, 1995 and on Amendment No. 2, dated May 2, 1995, to its
Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 1994, that the
Company had entered into an agreement on April 27, 1995 to acquire the
principal subsidiaries and cash of Finprogetti, S.p.A. ("Finprogetti").  On
July 17, 1995, the prior agreement was amended and restated and the
transaction was consummated, as described below.

          Pursuant to the July 17, 1995 Amended and Restated Stock Purchase
Agreement between DTI and Finprogetti (the "Finprogetti Agreement"),
Finprogetti transferred to DTI the stock of its subsidiaries, at an agreed
value of Lit. 40,933,000,000 in exchange for a maximum of 2,035,786 shares
of Common Stock of DTI, having an agreed value of Lit. 20,106.73 per share
(U.S. $12.26 per share based on the June 30, 1995 U.S.$-Italian Lira
exchange rate.)  The value attributed to the Finprogetti subsidiaries and
to the DTI Common Stock was determined primarily on the basis of valuations
prepared by an international professional services firm.  Such professional
services firm had no material relationship with the registrant or any of
its affiliates, officers or directors or any associates of any such
officers and directors.  Under the Finprogetti Agreement, the number of
shares to be issued to Finprogetti for the Finprogetti subsidiary stock was
conditional on the purchase by Finprogetti or third parties of a specified
number of shares in DTI before September 30, 1995.  Such cash subscriptions
were made for 408,008 shares (for approximately $5,000,000) and the number
of shares finally issued for the Finprogetti subsidiary stock was reduced
to 1,922,652 (approximately 41% of the outstanding shares on the date
hereof.)  The acquired Finprogetti subsidiaries are primarily engaged in
the business of (a) owning, managing and developing real estate properties
in Italy, (b) providing turnaround management services, and (c) providing
financial services.  DTI has determined to discontinue the real estate
activities acquired.

          Upon the closing of the Finprogetti Agreement, Alessandro De
Tomaso resigned as Chairman of the Board of DTI and transferred all shares
of common stock (480,304 shares) of DTI and of preferred stock (1,000,000
shares) of DTI to an individual who transferred such shares to two (2)
trusts.  One trust sold 703,774 shares to DTI, valued at U.S. $11.27 per
share, for specified assets and cash.  The other trust owns 776,530 shares
of common stock (the unsold preferred shares having been converted to
common stock) (approximately 16% of the outstanding shares on the date
hereof) and has the right, until June 30, 1998, to require that DTI
purchase such shares at U.S. $11.27 per share.  Such payment obligation is
secured with a Letter of Credit.



























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          In connection with the closing of the Finprogetti Agreement,
Finprogetti, S.p.A. and three (3) Directors of DTI, Messrs. Chase, Tozzi-
Condivi and Collini agreed to vote all shares owned or subsequently
acquired in favor of a slate of ten (10) directors, five (5) of whom are to
be designated by persons who are shareholders or affiliates of Finprogetti,
and five (5) of whom were directors of DTI prior to the closing of the
Finprogetti Agreement.

          The significant increase in equity of the acquired Finprogetti
subsidiaries between December 31, 1994 and June 30, 1995 is primarily the
result of the contribution of assets by Finprogetti, S.p.A. to such
acquired subsidiaries during such period (see Items 7(a) and (b) below).


ITEM 7.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL
          INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS                               
          -----------------------------------------

          (a)  Audited Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
               -------------------------------------------------

               Combined balance sheets of Finprogetti, S.p.A. entities as
of December 31, 1994 and 1993, with notes thereto and the related
consolidated statements of operations, owners' equity and cash flows, with
notes thereto for each of the two years ended December 31, 1994.

          (b)  Pro Forma Financial Information.  Pro forma condensed
               -------------------------------
consolidated balance sheet as at June 30, 1995, with notes thereto, and pro
forma condensed statement of operations for the six months ended June 30,
1995 and the fiscal year ended December 31, 1994.

          (c)  Exhibits.  Exhibit 2.1  Amended and Restated Stock Purchase
               --------   -----------
Agreement dated July 17, 1995 between De Tomaso Industries, Inc. and
Finprogetti, S.p.A. with Exhibits A, B, C, and D.

               Exhibit 10.1  Voting Agreement dated July 17, 1995 among
               ------------
Finprogetti, S.p.A. and Messrs. Chase, Tozzi-Condivi and Collini.

               Exhibit 10.2  Agreement dated July 20, 1995 between De
               ------------
Tomaso Industries, Inc. and Pirunico Trustees (Jersey) Limited.








































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                                 SIGNATURES


     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this amendment to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated:  December 18, 1995               DE TOMASO INDUSTRIES, INC.


                                        By:    /s/ Howard E. Chase 
                                           ------------------------------
                                        Name:  Howard E. Chase
                                        Title: Director and President
































































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To the Board of Directors of
Finprogetti S.p.A. 

We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of those entities
of  Finprogetti S.p.A. listed in Note 1  as of December 31, 1994 and 1993,
and the related consolidated statements of operations, owners' equity and
cash flows for each of the two years ended December 31, 1994.  These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. 
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements
based on our audits. 

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards accepted in
the United States of America.  Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement.  An audit also
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements.  An audit also includes assessing
the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for
our opinion. 

As more fully explained in Note 1 (a) these combined financial statements
include the accounts of those entities which were owned directly or
indirectly by Finprogetti S.p.A. or its affiliates at December 31, 1994
that are being included in a transaction governed by  the Stock Purchase
Agreement (dated July 17, 1995) between Finprogetti S.p.A. and De Tomaso
Industries Inc., (b) the purchase price adjustments have been reported in
the financial statements of the  entities included in the combined
financial statements   to reflect the fair value adjustments related  to
the acquisition of such  entities  by Finprogetti S.p.A. or its affiliates
and (c) certain of the combined entities have had material transactions,
primarily financing, with Finprogetti S.p.A. and its affiliates on terms
determined by Finprogetti S.p.A. 

In our opinion, based on our audits, the financial statements referred to
above present fairly  in all material respects, the combined financial
position at December 31, 1994 and 1993 of the entities listed in Note 1,
and  the combined results of their operations and their cash flows for each
of the two years ended December 31, 1994, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.  


                                        Reconta Ernst & Young


Milan, Italy 
September 1, 1995























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                                        FINPROGETTI S.p.A.
                     Combined ownership interest in certain entities (Note 1)



                                      COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
                                   at December 31, 1994 and 1993

                                              ASSETS

<TABLE><CAPTION>
                                                           1994           1994           1993
                                                        ----------     -------------------------
                                                        (Thousands           (Millions of 
                                                          of US$)            Italian Lire)

Current assets:

<S>                                                         <C>            <C>            <C>
    Cash and cash equivalents                                   239            387            211

    Receivables  (Note 3):                                                        
       Third parties:                                                             
   From financial activities, less allowance of                                   
      Lit. 741 in 1994  and Lit. 457 in 1993                 15,801         25,630         32,174
      From real estate activities                               712          1,155            206

       Related parties:                                                           
          From financial activities, less allowance of                            
            Lire 1,743 in 1994                                2,097          3,401          6,728
          From real estate activities                           125            202            810
                                                             ------         ------         ------
                                                             18,735         30,388         39,918
                                                                                         
       Securities held for customers                          1,064          1,726          2,399
       Other current assets                                     305            494            206
                                                             ------         ------         ------
                   Total current assets                      20,343         32,995         42,734
                                                                                         
Assets of real estates activities (Note 4)                   24,488         39,719         33,388
                                                                                         
Concession right acquired, net of accumulated                                     
   amortization of Lit. 464 in 1994 and Lit. 363                                  
   in 1993                                                    2,928          4,749          4,850
                                                                                         
Other assets                                                  1,502          2,435          1,798
                                                             ------         ------         ------
TOTAL ASSETS                                                 49,261         79,898         82,770
                                                             ======         ======         ======

</TABLE>








               Exchange rate: Lit. 1,622 = 1 US Dollar as of December 31, 1994

                                   See accompanying notes
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                                          FINPROGETTI S.p.A.
                     Combined ownership interest in certain entities (Note 1)



                                      COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
                                   at December 31, 1994 and 1993

                                   LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY

<TABLE><CAPTION>
                                                               1994          1994            1993
                                                             ---------------------------------------
                                                            (Thousands           (Millions of 
                                                              of US$)             Italian Lire)

Current liabilities:

<S>                                                      <C>           <C>            <C>
    Bank borrowings (Note 5):
       For financial activities                            9,499        15,408         22,405
       For real estate activities                          2,436         3,951          4,513
                                                                                     
    Payables to related parties (Note 6):                                     
       For financial activities                            1,264         2,050          2,325
       For real estate activities                          5,078         8,237         12,758
                                                                                     
    Current portion of long-term debt for                                     
       real estate activities (Note 7)                       979         1,588            960
                                                                                     
    Payables of financial activities                       5,171         8,387          9,202
                                                                              
    Advances on real estate contracts                        247           400              -
                                                                                     
    Advances from customers for securities                                    
       purchased                                           1,064         1,726          2,399
                                                                                     
    Accounts payable and accrued expenses                    931         1,510          2,236
                                                         --------      --------       --------
               Total current liabilities                  26,669        43,257         56,798
                                                                                     
Long-term debt, for real estate activities,                                   
    less current portion:
        To banks (Note 7)                                  8,968        14,546          6,634
        To relates parties (Note 6)                          925         1,500              -
                                                                                     
Termination indemnities                                       37            59            118
                                                                                     
Minority interest                                          1,213         1,967          2,118
                                                                                     
Owners' equity in the combined entities (Note 1)          11,449        18,569         17,102
                                                         --------      --------       --------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITY                      49,261        79,898         82,770
                                                         ========      ========       ========

</TABLE>











      Exchange rate: Lit. 1,622 = 1 US Dollar as of December 31, 1994

                           See accompanying notes
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                                   FINPROGETTI S.p.A.
                Combined ownership interest in certain entities (Note 1)



                            COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                      for the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1993

<TABLE><CAPTION>
                                                          1994           1994           1993
                                                       ----------    --------------------------
                                                       (Thousands           (Millions of
                                                         of US$)            Italian Lire)

<S>                                                       <C>           <C>            <C>
Net revenue                                                                   
    From financial activities:                                                
       Commissions                                           177           287          1,417
       Interest                                            1,479         2,399          6,255
                                                                              
    From real estate activities                            2,861         4,640          1,972
                                                                                     

                                                           4,571         7,326          9,644
                                                                              
Costs and expenses:                                                           
    Financial activities:                                                     
       Commissions                                            98           159          1,335
       Interest                                              959         1,555          3,280
       Selling, general and administrative                 2,200         3,568          2,435
    expenses
       Other (income) expenses, net                          340           551           (110)
                                                                              
    Real estate activities:                                                   
       Cost of real estate sold                            2,515         4,080          1,199
       Interest                                              632         1,025          1,477
       Selling, general and administrative                   379           614          1,111
    expenses
       Other (income) expenses, net                         (120)         (194)           616
                                                         --------      ---------      ---------
                                                           7,003        11,358         11,343
                                                         --------      ---------      ---------
Loss before minority interest                             (2,486)       (4,032)        (1,699)
                                                                              
Minority interest                                            (93)         (151)           (35)
                                                         --------      ---------      ---------
Loss before income taxes                                  (2,393)       (3,881)        (1,664)

Provision for income taxes (Note 8)                           10            16             14
                                                         --------      ---------      ---------
Net loss for the year                                     (2,403)       (3,897)        (1,678)
                                                         ========      =========      =========

</TABLE>



      Exchange rate: Lit. 1,622 = 1 US Dollar as of December 31, 1994

                           See accompanying notes
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                                        FINPROGETTI S.p.A.
                     Combined ownership interest in certain entities (Note 1)



                                 COMBINED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                           for the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1993

<TABLE><CAPTION>
                                                                1994           1994           1993
                                                             -----------    -------------------------
                                                             (Thousands           (Millions of 
                                                               of US$)            Italian Lire)

<S>                                                          <C>             <C>           <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:                                               
 Net loss                                                     (2,403)         (3,897)       (1,678)

 Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash                                      
     Minority interest                                           (93)           (151)          (35)
     Amortization and depreciation                               117             189           206
 Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                                       
     Receivables:   Third parties                              9,092          14,746        32,849
                    Related parties                            2,427           3,935        (6,526)
     Assets of real estate activities                          3,327           5,398          (580)
     Payables for financial activities                          (502)           (815)       (4,485)
     Other assets                                             (1,815)         (2,942)        7,119
     Other liabilities                                        (2,795)         (4,534)         (700)

                 Net cash provided by operating activities     7,355          11,929        26,170
                                                                                    
Cash flows from financing activities:                                               

                                                                                    
     Proceeds from capital contributions                          80             130             -

     Proceeds from long-term debt - real estate activities       925           1,500             -
     Net changes in bank borrowings                           (4,698)         (7,620)      (10,107)

     Repayment of liabilities to related parties              (2,957)         (4,796)      (15,272)

     Repayment of long-term debt                                (592)           (960)         (857)

                                                             -------         -------       -------
                     Net cash used in financing activities    (7,242)        (11,746)      (26,236)

                                                             -------         -------       -------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents             113             183           (66)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents             (4)             (7)          (11)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year           130             211           288
                                                                                                  
                                                             -------         -------       -------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year                     239             387           211

                                                             =======         =======       =======

Supplementary Information:                                                          

Income taxes paid                                                 23              37            48

Interest paid                                                  1,766           2,865         4,374
Non cash activities (*)                                        7,723          12,527             -

</TABLE>

(*)    In 1994, Finprogetti S.p.A. contributed a combined entity with net 
    assets of Lire 3,027, excluding cash and (b) contributed receivables to
    one entity in exchange for the assignment of bank loans in the amount 
    of Lire 9,500.











          Exchange rate: Lit. 1,622 = 1 US Dollar as of December 31, 1994

                               See accompanying notes
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                                FINPROGETTI S.p.A.
             Combined ownership interest in certain entities (Note 1)



                       COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OWNERS' EQUITY
                   for the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1993

                           (In millions of Italian Lire)

<TABLE><CAPTION>


                                                                              Foreign
                                                    --------  ------------- -----------   -------

<S>                                                 <C>         <C>           <C>        <C>
Balances at January 1, 1993:                         17,411        (342)       532        17,601


Forgiveness of indebtedness by shareholders           1,000                                1,000
Translation adjustments                                                        179           179
Net loss for the year 1993                                       (1,678)                  (1,678)

                                                    --------     --------      -----     --------
Balance at December 31, 1993                         18,411      (2,020)       711        17,102


Forgiveness of indebtedness by shareholders           1,986                                1,986
Equity contribution in 1994                           3,157                                3,157
Translation adjustments                                                        221           221
Net loss for the year 1994                                       (3,897)                  (3,897)

                                                     ------      -------       -----      -------
Balance at December 31, 1994                         23,554      (5,917)       932        18,569
                                                     ======      =======       =====      =======

Balance at December 31, 1994 in US$000's (1)         14,522      (3,648)       575        11,449
                                                     ======      =======       =====      ========

</TABLE>



    (1) Exchange rate: Lit. 1,622 = 1 US Dollar as of December 31, 1994

                           See accompanying notes
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                             FINPROGETTI S.p.A.
          Combined Ownership Interest in Certain Entities (Note 1)

                 NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                         December 31, 1994 and 1993

    (All amounts in millions of Italian Lire, except as otherwise noted)




1. Background and basis of presentation

Composition of the group and the nature of its business:

The combined financial statements include the accounts of those entities
which were owned directly or indirectly by Finprogetti S.p.A. or its
affiliates at December 31, 1994 that are to be included in a transaction
governed by the Stock Purchase Agreement (dated July 17, 1995) between
Finprogetti S.p.A. and De Tomaso Industries, Inc. A summary of these
entities is as follows:

- -    100% of Finprogetti International Holding S.A.

- -    80% of Grand Hotel Bitia S.r.l. (Principal asset consisting of land
     not currently being developed - See Note 4)

- -    100% of Finprogetti Investimenti Immobiliari S.p.A. (which owns 25% of
     Interim S.p.A.)

- -    75.25% of Immobiliare Broseta S.r.l. (67% directly held and 33% held
     by Interim S.p.A., which was 25% owned by Finprogetti Investimenti
     Immobiliari S.p.A.)

- -    100% of Pastorino Strade S.r.l.

- -    100% of Finprogetti Servizi S.p.A.

- -    100% of TIM S.r.l.

- -    95.5% of Finproservice S.p.A.

The interest in Grand Hotel Bitia S.r.l. was acquired during 1994, the
other entities were also owned during 1993.

The entities are engaged in financial activities (principally factoring and
lending) and real estate activities.






























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                             FINPROGETTI S.p.A.
          Combined Ownership Interest in Certain Entities (Note 1)

                 NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                         December 31, 1994 and 1993

    (All amounts in millions of Italian Lire, except as otherwise noted)




1. Background and basis of presentation (cont.)

Basis of presentation:

The individual entities included in the combined financial statements
maintain their accounting records in order to prepare financial statements
for local reporting purposes. Adjustments have been made to such financial
statements in order to present the combined financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United
States of America (US GAAP). The nature of the adjustments made are
summarized below:

- - To change the reporting period closing date of one affiliate from
  October 31 to December 31.

- - To include in the individual entities financial statements the effect of
  the fair value adjustments related to the acquisition by Finprogetti
  S.p.A. or its affiliates of those entities that are substantially
  wholly-owned.

- - To adjust the combined financial statements to comply with U.S. GAAP.
  These adjustments principally include (a) the elimination of revaluation
  of assets and interest on real estate not being developed and (b) the
  accounting for deferred income taxes, the shareholders forgiveness of
  the indebtedness of the combined entities to them, etc. 

All significant transactions and balances with entities in the combined
financial statements have been eliminated.

Based on the presentation described above the equity section in the
accompanying combined balance sheet represents Finprogetti S.p.A.'s basis
in the carrying value of the net assets of the combined entities. The three
components of equity are (1) the cost of the Finprogetti S.p.A.'s
investment in the combined entities (2) the accumulated net losses of the
combined entities since dates of their respective acquisition by
Finprogetti S.p.A. or its affiliates, and (3) the cumulative translation
adjustment of the combined entities since date of acquisition.

As more fully described in Note 4 some of the combined entities have been
involved with material transactions, primarily financing transactions, with
Finprogetti S.p.A. and its affiliates on terms determined by Finprogetti
S.p.A.
























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                             FINPROGETTI S.p.A.
          Combined Ownership Interest in Certain Entities (Note 1)

                 NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                         December 31, 1994 and 1993

    (All amounts in millions of Italian Lire, except as otherwise noted)




2. Significant accounting policies

Cash and cash equivalents: All liquid bank deposits with original terms to
maturity of less than three months are considered cash equivalents.

Receivables: The carrying value of receivables arising from financial
transactions are based on their original amounts recorded as follows:

- - Factoring transactions:

       -  Receivables acquired with recourse are recorded at their original
          face value.
       -  Receivables acquired without recourse are recorded at their
          purchased cost less an   allowance for the estimate of
          uncollectible amounts.

- - Lending transactions: Receivables are recorded at their principal amount
  less the estimate of uncollectible amounts.

Assets of real estate activities: Real estate assets are carried at the
lower of cost or their estimated net realizable value. Interest incurred
for the development of real estate is capitalized during the periods of
development.

Concession rights: Concession rights are recorded at purchase cost.
Amortization is computed using the straight line method over the life of
the concession agreement (46 years).

Revenue recognition: Sales of real estate are recognized upon transfer of
ownership, which normally is the date on which the sales contract is
completed and risks of ownership have been transferred to the buyer.
Revenue from financial activities, consisting principally of factoring of
receivables and lending activities, are recognized on the accrual basis.

Deferred income taxes: Deferred income taxes are accounted for under the
liability method and reflect the tax effect of all significant temporary
differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their
reported amounts in the financial statements.

Foreign currency transactions: Receivables and payables denominated in
foreign currencies are recorded at the exchange rate in effect on the
relevant transaction dates. The amount of such receivables and payables are
adjusted to current exchange rates as of the balance sheet date, and any
resulting gain or loss is recognized as a credit or charge to income.






















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                             FINPROGETTI S.p.A.
          Combined Ownership Interest in Certain Entities (Note 1)

                 NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                         December 31, 1994 and 1993

    (All amounts in millions of Italian Lire, except as otherwise noted)


2. Significant accounting policies (cont.)

Foreign currency translations: The financial statements of the foreign
entity are translated into the Italian Lire using the year-end exchange
rate for balance sheet items and the average exchange rates for the year
for statement of income items. The translation differences resulting from
the change in exchange rates from year to year have been reported
separately as a component of owner's equity.

Termination indemnities: In accordance with Italian severance pay statutes,
employees' benefit are accrued for service to date and are payable
immediately upon separation. The termination indemnities calculated in
accordance with local civil and labor laws are based on each employee's
length of service, employment category and remuneration. The termination
liability recorded in the balance sheet is the amount to which the employee
would be entitled if the employee separates immediately.

Statements of cash flows: Short-term borrowings arise primarily under the
entities' short-term lines of credit with its banks. These short-term
obligations are payable on demand. The cash flows from these items are
included under the caption "Net change in short-term borrowings" in the
combined Statement of Cash Flows.

Information expressed in US Dollars: The combined financial statements are
stated in Italian Lire, the currency of the country in which the majority
of the combined entities are incorporated and operate. Translations of Lire
amounts into US Dollars amounts are included solely for the convenience of
the readers and have been made at the rate of Lire 1,622 to one US Dollar,
the appropriate rate of exchange at December 31, 1994. Such translation
should not be construed as a representation that the Lire amounts could be
converted into US Dollars at that or any other rate.


3. Receivables

The average weighted interest rate on receivables from financial activities
was 18.5% in 1994 and 1993.

Included in receivables from related parties at December 31, 1994 is an
amount of Lire 4,892 for which an allowance of Lire 1,743 was provided in
order to reduce it to its estimated net realizable value.



























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                             FINPROGETTI S.p.A.
          Combined Ownership Interest in Certain Entities (Note 1)

                 NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                         December 31, 1994 and 1993

    (All amounts in millions of Italian Lire, except as otherwise noted)



4. Assets of real estate activities

Assets of real estate activities are all held for sale, including those
under development. A summary of these assets is as follows:

                                                December 31,
                                                ------------
                                              1994        1993

Building ready for sale                      18,449      22,250
Real estate under development:
  Buildings                                   8,522       8,152
  Industrial areas                            3,109       2,986
Land not currently being developed            9,639           -
                                            --------    --------
                                             39,719      33,388
                                            ========    ========

During 1995 a portion of real estate was sold for an amount of Lire 525.
Since management did not forecast any other significant sales of real
estate in 1995 all assets of real estate activities have been classified as
a non-current asset. 

A combined entity (Finprogetti Investimenti Immobiliari S.p.A.) entered
into an operating lease contract for a portion of the building ready for
sale that expires in 1998 with an annual rent revenue of Lire 1,230 (see
Note 7).

The real estate ready for sale is covered by a mortgage due to financial
institutions (See Note 7).

The building and industrial areas under development are mortgaged in favor
of a financial institution as a guarantee of a loan of Lire 6,000 granted,
but not yet utilized for the development of those assets.

The combined entity that owns the land not currently being developed was
acquired by Finprogetti S.p.A. in 1994. This acquisition was consummated by
an exchange of a receivable of Finprogetti S.p.A. towards the seller and
the assumption of debt of the entity acquired towards the seller. The value
of the land (the entity's principal asset) was adjusted to its fair value
at the date of acquisition, which approximated the fair value of the
consideration given by Finprogetti S.p.A. As part of the acquisition, an
option was granted to an entity designated by the seller to acquire it at
any time up to June 30, 1996 for Lire 10,600, approximately the carrying
value of the land. Management believes that the exercice of such option is
not likely to occur.
























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                             FINPROGETTI S.p.A.
          Combined Ownership Interest in Certain Entities (Note 1)

                 NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                         December 31, 1994 and 1993

    (All amounts in millions of Italian Lire, except as otherwise noted)



4. Assets of real estate activities (cont.)

The development of the land has been suspended as the project originally
prepared by that entity before acquisition by Finprogetti needs substantial
modification in order to comply with the new regional regulations.


5. Bank borrowings

Under lines of credit arrangements with a number of banks the combined
entities may borrow up to Lire 19,500. Such credit lines were fully
utilized at December 31, 1994. Finprogetti has released letters of
patronage of Lire 14,400 and issued guarantees of Lire 5,100 to the banks
towards the aggregate amount of Lire 19,500 of lines of credit granted. The
lines of credit arrangements do not have termination dates and are
periodically reviewed. Amounts outstanding could become payable on demand
by the credit institutions. At December 31, 1994 and 1993 the weighted
average interest rates for these lines of credit were 10.5% and 11%,
respectively. 


6. Payables to related parties

All of the payables to related parties, except for one amount, are with
Finprogetti S.p.A. and arise principally from financing transactions.

A summary of these payables is as follows:
                                                          December 31,
                                                          ------------
                                                        1994         1993
Current loans without interest:         
   Financial activities                                1,662        1,971
   Real estate activities                              7,213       11,000
Current loans bearing annual interest at 13%
   Financial activities                                  388          354
   Real estate activities                                760          762
Current account bearing annual interest at 9%,           264          996
   for real estate activities                        --------     ---------
Total current                                         10,287       15,083
                                                     ========     =========
Long-term loan without interest for real estate 
activities                                             1,500
                                                     ========






















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                             FINPROGETTI S.p.A.
          Combined Ownership Interest in Certain Entities (Note 1)

                 NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                         December 31, 1994 and 1993

    (All amounts in millions of Italian Lire, except as otherwise noted)



6. Payables to related parties (cont.)

The above current loans are due at December 31, 1995 and may be renewed
upon agreement between the parties.

In 1995 all the loans without interest have been transferred from
Finprogetti S.p.A. to De Tomaso Industries, Inc. in connection with the
sale agreement dated July 17, 1995.

The current portion of payables to related parties have been presented in
the combined balance sheet as follows:
                                                      December 31,
                                                      ------------
                                                    1994        1993
   Financial activities                             2,050       2,325
   Real estate activities                           8,237      12,758
                                                  --------    --------
                                                   10,287      15,083
                                                  ========    ========

The long-term loan of Lire 1,500 is due in 1998 and is subordinated to the
full reimbursement of the second mortgage loans transferred from
Finprogetti to a combined entity in 1994 (see Note 7).


7. Long-term debt

Long-term debt were all granted by a financial institution, related to the
real estate activities, and consisted of the following:

<TABLE><CAPTION>
                                                                               December 31,
                                                                               ------------
                                                                               1994      1993

<S>                                                                           <C>      <C>
First mortgage  originally Lire  10,000, repayable  quarterly from  1991 to         
1999, bearing  annual interest  at variable rates.  (12.2% at December  31,         
1994)                                                                          6,634    7,594
Second mortgage,  repayable  quarterly from  March  1996 to  1998,  bearing         
interest at variable rates. (11.05% at December 31, 1994)                      2,000        -
Second  mortgage,  repayable quarterly  from  March 1996  to  1998, bearing         
interest at variable rates. (11.05% at December 31, 1994)                      7,000        -
Second  mortgage, repayable  in 1995, bearing  interest at  variable rates.         
(11.05% at December 31, 1994)                                                    500        -
                                                                             --------  -------
Total                                                                         16,134    7,594
Less current portion                                                          (1,588)    (960)
                                                                              -------   ------
Long-term portion                                                             14,546    6,634
                                                                              ======   =======

</TABLE>



















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                             FINPROGETTI S.p.A.
          Combined Ownership Interest in Certain Entities (Note 1)

                 NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                         December 31, 1994 and 1993

    (All amounts in millions of Italian Lire, except as otherwise noted)


7. Long-term debt (cont.)

The three second mortgages were assigned by Finprogetti S.p.A. to a
combined entity in 1994. These mortgages, upon assignment, became all
payable in 1995. The mortgage of Lire 500 was repaid in 1995. In August
1995, the financial institution agreed to modify the terms of the other two
loans as presented in the above tabulation.

The two second mortgages amounting to Lire 9,000 are also secured by a lien
on 100% of the shares of a combined entity (Pastorino S.r.l.) and by the
assignment to the financial institution of the receivables to be generated
from the operating lease described in Note 4.

Maturities of long-term debt over the next five years are as follows:

1995              1,588
1996              4,834
1997              4,998
1998              3,386
1999              1,328
                 ------
                 16,134
                 ======


8. Income taxes

The provision for income taxes of Lire 16 and  Lire 14 in 1994 and 1993,
respectively, represent the taxes currently payable for those combined
entities that generated income for tax purposes.  There was no utilization
in 1994 and 1993 of the operating loss carryforward because most entities
continued to incur operating losses. 

Tax years for the Italian entities are open to inspection by the tax
authorities from 1989 for income taxes and from 1990 for Value Added Taxes.


One of the combined entities received an assessment in 1993 for a total of
Lire 384 million, related to certain non-deductible costs of the year 1987,
for which appeal has been made. It is management's opinion, based on
experts' advice, that no material liabilities will be incurred by the
company in connection with this assessment.




























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                             FINPROGETTI S.p.A.
          Combined Ownership Interest in Certain Entities (Note 1)

                 NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                         December 31, 1994 and 1993

    (All amounts in millions of Italian Lire, except as otherwise noted)



8. Income taxes (cont.)

At December 31, 1994 the combined entities have net operating tax loss
carryforwards available to offset future taxable income at the national
income tax rate of 36%, which expire as follows:

1995              2,877
1996              1,542
1997                600
1998              1,086
1999              2,977
                  -----
                  9,082
                  =====

At December 31, 1994 and 1993 no deferred taxes have been reported in the
combined financial statements because all of the temporary differences gave
rise to deferred tax assets which are not likely to be realized. Therefore,
a valuation allowance was provided to reduce the deferred tax assets to
zero.

The components of the net deferred tax assets and the related valuation
allowance is as follows:

                                                           December 31,
                                                        1994        1993
Net operating tax loss carryforwards                   3,360       2,198

Allowance for doubtful accounts                        1,265         177

Other                                                    529         349
                                                      -------    --------
                                                       5,154       2,724

Valuation allowance                                   (5,154      (2,724)
                                                      -------    --------
Net deferred taxes                                         0           0
                                                      =======    ========

9. Commitments

In connection with the requests for early reimbursement of value added
taxes, a combined entity, as it is common practice in Italy, provided
guarantees to the Italian tax authorities in favor of a Finprogetti S.p.A.
affiliate not included in the combined financial statements for an amount
of Lire 1,663 and Lire 1,624 at December 31, 1994 and 1993 respectively. In
addition, another combined entity provided for a guarantee to a bank in
favor of the same related party for Lire 3,200. This guarantee was
cancelled in May 1995 when the loan was repaid by the related party.





















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                             FINPROGETTI S.p.A.
          Combined Ownership Interest in Certain Entities (Note 1)

                 NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                         December 31, 1994 and 1993

    (All amounts in millions of Italian Lire, except as otherwise noted)



10. Contingencies

Several of the combined entities are parties to litigation and claims which
have arisen in the normal course of business (primarily in the factoring
and lending activities of the combined entities) and have not been finally
settled. Management is of the opinion, based on advice from its legal
advisors, that such litigation and claims will not result in any material
liability to the entities.


11.  Financial instruments

Off-balance sheet risks: 
- -------------------------

One of the combined entities entered into forward foreign exchange
contracts with banks to hedge certain foreign exchange transactions. At
December 31, 1994 the entity had foreign exchange contracts outstanding of
Lire 4,613 at fixed exchange rates to fully hedge risks in German Marks and
Eurolire. The contracts generally have fixed maturities with none exceeding
three months.

Concentration of credit risks:
- ------------------------------

Financial instruments that potentially subject the combined entities to
significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash
deposits and receivables without recourse. Cash deposits are maintained
with major banks. At December 31, 1994 and 1993, concentration of credit
risk is limited. No individual customer or customers belonging to the same
group exceeds 10% of the amount of receivables.

Fair Value of financial instruments:  
- --------------------------------------

The following methods and assumptions were used by the entities in
estimating their fair value disclosures for financial instruments:

- - Cash and cash equivalents - The carrying amount reported in the balance
  sheet for cash and cash equivalents approximates its fair value.

- - Long and short-term debt 

  -  The carrying amounts of the entities' borrowing under their short-term
     credit arrangements approximate their fair values.
  -  The fair values of the entities' debt are estimated using discounted
     cash flows analyses, based on the entities current borrowing rates for
     similar types of borrowing arrangements.
  -  Certain related parties loans are non-interest bearing.





















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                             FINPROGETTI S.p.A.
          Combined Ownership Interest in Certain Entities (Note 1)

                 NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                         December 31, 1994 and 1993

    (All amounts in millions of Italian Lire, except as otherwise noted)



11.  Financial instruments (cont.)

- - Foreign currency exchange contracts - The fair values of the entities
  foreign currency exchange contracts are equal to the quoted market
  prices of comparable contracts.

The estimates of the fair values of the financial instruments of the
combined entities at December 31, 1994 are as follows:

                                 Carrying      Fair
                                  amount       value
                                 --------     -------
Cash and cash equivalents           387            387
Bank borrowings                  19,359         19,359
Related parties loans            11,787         10,853
Long-term debt                   16,134         16,134


12. Subsequent Events

Prior to July 17, 1995, the following subsequent events occurred:

- - The ownership interests of the combined entities were transferred
  between entities owned by Finprogetti S.p.A., but the percentage of
  effective ownership by Finprogetti S.p.A. remained unchanged.

- - On April 3, 1995 TIM S.r.l. acquired  the TIM trademark from an entity
  that was previously a related party of TIM  for a purchase price of Lire
  300. 

- - Claims for tax reimbursement of Finprogetti S.p.A. amounting to Lire
  5,300 were transferred in to a combined  entity (Finprogetti
  Investimenti Immobiliari S.p.A.) at a transfer price of Lire 5,150.  

On July 17, 1995 the Stock Purchase Agreement between Finprogetti S.p.A.
and De Tomaso Industries was effected and Finprogetti's equity interests in
the combined entities were transferred to De Tomaso Industries, Inc. in
exchange for 2,035,786 shares of De Tomaso Industries, Inc. In addition, as
more fully described in Note 6, the non-interest bearing loans of the
combined entities payable to Finprogetti S.p.A. were also transferred to De
Tomaso Industries, Inc. As part of the purchase agreement Finprogetti
S.p.A. will arrange for other investors to invest Lire 15,000 in De Tomaso
Industries, Inc. to provide it with additional equity capital and to have
an option to invest an additional Lire 5,000.























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                             FINPROGETTI S.p.A.
          Combined Ownership Interest in Certain Entities (Note 1)

                 NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                         December 31, 1994 and 1993

    (All amounts in millions of Italian Lire, except as otherwise noted)



12. Subsequent Events (cont.)

On July 25, 1995 a combined entity (Finprogetti International Holding S.A.)
acquired 100% of the shares of Lita S.p.A., a company that manufactures
metal tubes, which has annual sales of approximately Lire 15,500 and net
assets of Lire 2,542 for a bargain purchase price of Lire 615. 





























































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<PAGE>




<TABLE><CAPTION>

                            PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                                             JUNE 30, 1995

                                              De Tomaso                       Pro Forma  
                                             Industries      Finprogetti      Adjustment       Pro Forma 
                                                 Inc.          Companies    Debit(Credit)     (Unaudited)
                                           ------------       ----------    ------------       ---------

                                                                        
                                                            (In Millions of Italian Lire)

<S>                                        <C>               <C>               <C>           <C>
ASSETS
  Current Assets
     Cash and Cash Equivalents              Lit  4,569        Lit  630            (124)(2)    Lit  8,380 
                                                                                (4,900)(2)
                                                                                 8,205(3)  
Marketable Securities, at cost                  15,159                                            15,159 
  Receivables
     Trade, Net                                 10,592          21,547             (84)(2)        32,055 
     Other                                      21,226           5,150             (50)(2)        26,326 
  Inventories                                   25,667                          (1,652)(2)        24,015 
  Prepaid Expenses and Other                       189           1,196             (12)(2)         1,373 
                                                ------          ------                           -------
     Total Current Assets                       77,402          28,523                           107,308 
Assets of Real Estate Activities                                39,935                            39,935 
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net              12,064                          (5,197)(2)         6,867 
Investments and Other Assets                    22,542           7,154             (60)(2)        29,636 
Goodwill                                                                         6,855(4)          8,079 
                                                                                 1,224(5)  
                                                                                                         
                                               -------          ------                           -------
     TOTAL ASSETS                          Lit 112,008      Lit 75,612                       Lit 191,825 
                                               =======          ======                           =======
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities
  Advances from Banks                           10,542          15,491                            26,033 
  Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses         28,796           2,252             197(2)         32,075 
                                                                                (1,224)(5)              
  Payable to Related Parties                                     1,352                             1,352 
  Payables of Financial Activities                               7,061                             7,061 
  Sundry Payables                                  228             552              10(2)            770 
  Current Portion of Long-Term Debt                781           2,959                             3,740 
                                                ------          ------                            ------
     TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES                  40,347          29,667                            71,031 

Long-Term Debt                                  10,722          12,148                            22,870 
Deferred Foreign Severance Pay                   7,225              49              96(2)          7,178 
Minority Interests                              14,108           1,945                            16,053 
Shareholders'/Owners' Equity 
  Preferred Stock                                1,453                           1,453(1) 
  Common Stock                                   2,988                          (1,453)(1)         7,828 
                                                                                  (593)(3)
                                                                                (2,794)(4) 
  Additional Paid-In Capital                    47,543                          (7,612)(3)        91,019 
                                                                               (35,864)(4) 
  Retained Earnings (Deficit)                  (12,378)                                          (12,378)
  Owners' Equity                                               31,803           31,803(4) 
  Treasury Stock                                                                11,776(2)        (11,776)
                                                ------         ------                             ------
     TOTAL EQUITY                               39,606         31,803                             74,693 
                                                ------         ------                             ------
     TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY          Lit 112,008     Lit 75,612                        Lit 191,825 
                                               =======         ======                            =======

</TABLE>















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<PAGE>



                        NOTES TO PRO FORMA CONDENSED
                         CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

                               JUNE 30, 1995


 1   To record the conversion of 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock
     of De Tomaso Industries, Inc. into 1,000,000 shares of common
     stock as of July 1, 1995.


 2   To record the acquisition of 703,774 shares of common stock of
     De Tomaso Industries, Inc., as of July 1, 1995, from Alejandro
     De Tomaso, former Chairman, for Lit 4,900,000,000, the Hotel
     Roma, S.r.L. and certain other assets.  The total value of the
     net assets transferred (Lit 11,776,000,000) was Lit
     1,168,261,823 less than the Lit 12,944,261,823 value assigned to
     such assets by the Board of Directors of De Tomaso Industries,
     Inc.


 3   To record the issuance of 408,008 shares of common stock to
     certain shareholders of Finprogetti S.p.A. in exchange for Lit
     8,205,057,180 in cash.


 4   To record the issuance of 1,022,652 shares of common stock to
     Finprogetti S.p.A. in exchange for its principal net assets with
     a book value of Lit 31,803,000,000.  Based upon the Company's
     current analysis of the fair value of the assets acquired, the
     difference between the current value of the shares of De Tomaso
     Industries issued (Lit 34,658,000,000) and the book value for
     the net assets acquired (Lit 31,803,000,000) of Lit
     6,855,000,000 will be preliminarily accounted for as goodwill.


 5   To record the estimated legal and accounting expenses incurred
     on the acquisition of the Finprogetti assets.








































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                                PRO FORMA CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                                      SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1995
<TABLE><CAPTION>

                                                   De Tomaso                        Pro Forma  
                                                  Industries       Finprogetti      Adjustment       Pro Forma 
                                                      Inc.           Companies    Debit(Credit)     (Unaudited)
                                                  ----------         ---------    ------------       ---------

                                                                  (In Millions of Italian Lire)

<S>                                              <C>              <C>                    <C>       <C>
Net Revenue
  From Manufacturing Operations
     Sales                                        Lit 29,466                                        Lit 29,466 
     Interest and Other                                1,663                                             1,663 
  From Managerial/Financial Activities
     Interest Commissions and Other                                Lit  2,101                            2,101 
     From Real Estate Activities                                        1,202                            1,202 
                                                      ------            -----                           ------
                                                      31,129            3,303                           34,432 

Costs and Expenses
  Manufacturing Operations
     Cost of Products Sold                            26,966                                            26,966 
     Selling, General and Administrative
        Expenses                                       5,830                                             5,830 
     Interest                                          1,585                                             1,585 
     Amortization                                                                          404(1)          404 
  Managerial Financial Activities
     Interest Commissions and Other                                     1,928                            1,928 
     Selling, General and Administrative
        Expenses                                                          583                              583 
     Other (Income) Expense                                              (304)                            (304)
  Real Estate Activities
     Cost of Real Estate Sold                                             502                              502 
     Selling, General and Administrative
        Expenses                                                          246                              246 
     Interest                                                             908                              908 
     Other (Income) Expense                                                79                               79 
                                                       -----             ----                           ------
                                                      34,381            3,942                           38,727 
                                                      ------            -----                           ------

Income (Loss) Before Minority Interest
  and Income Taxes                                    (3,252)            (639)                          (4,295)
  Minority Interests Share of
     (Income) Loss                                      (259)              22                             (237)
  Provision for Income Taxes                                               (5)                              (5)
                                                       ------            ----                            -----

     Net Income (Loss)                           Lit  (3,511)       Lit  (622)                     Lit  (4,537)
                                                       =====              ===                            =====

</TABLE>

     1  To record the current period's amortization of goodwill computed on a 
        straight-line basis over its estimated useful life of ten years.







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<PAGE>





                                PRO FORMA CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                                       YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994
<TABLE><CAPTION>

                                                   De Tomaso                        Pro Forma  
                                                  Industries       Finprogetti      Adjustment       Pro Forma 
                                                      Inc.          Companies     Debit(Credit)     (Unaudited)
                                                ------------        ---------     ------------       ---------


                                                                  (In Millions of Italian Lire)

<S>                                              <C>              <C>                     <C>      <C>
Net Revenue
  From Manufacturing Operations
     Sales                                        Lit 51,994                                        Lit 51,994 
     Interest and Other                                6,526                                             6,526 
  From Managerial/Financial Activities
     Interest Commissions and Other                                Lit  2,686                            2,686 
  From Real Estate Activities                                           4,640                            4,640 
                                                     -------            -----                           ------
                                                      58,520            7,326                           65,846 
Costs and Expenses
  Manufacturing Operations
     Cost of Products Sold                            46,256                                            46,256 
     Selling, General and Administrative
        Expenses                                      10,818                                            10,818 
     Interest                                          3,874                                                   
     Amortization                                                                          808(1)          808 
  Managerial/Financial Activities
     Interest Commissions and Other                                     1,714                            1,714 
     Selling, General and Administrative
        Expenses                                                        3,568                            3,568 
     Other (Income) Expense                                               551                              551 
  Real Estate Activities
     Cost of Real Estate Sold                                           4,080                            4,080 
     Selling, General and Administrative
        Expenses                                                          614                              614 
     Interest                                                           1,025                            1,025 
     Other (Income) Expense                                              (194)                            (194)
                                                       -----           ------                          -------
                                                      60,948           11,358                           73,114 
                                                      ------           ------                           ------

Income (Loss) Before Minority Interest
  and Income Taxes                                    (2,428)          (4,032)                          (7,268)
  Minority Interests Share of
     (Income) Loss                                      (810)             151                             (659)
  Provision for Income Taxes                             (39)             (16)                             (55)
                                                      ------           ------                           ------

     Net Income (Loss)                           Lit  (3,277)     Lit  (3,897)                     Lit  (7,982)
                                                       =====            =====                            =====

</TABLE>

     1  To record the current period's amortization of goodwill computed on a 
        straight-line basis over its estimated useful life of ten years.











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                                                                Exhibit 2.1
                                                                -----------
                            AMENDED AND RESTATED
                            --------------------

                          STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
                          ------------------------


          AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement")

entered into on the 17th day of July, 1995, by and among DeTomaso

Industries, Inc. ("DTI" or "Purchaser"), a Maryland corporation and

Finprogetti S.p.A. ("Seller"), an Italian corporation.



                              R E C I T A L S

          Purchaser is undertaking a redemption offer to its public

shareholders to repurchase up to 80% of their shareholdings, an operation

which could cost as much as $15,000,000 (US).  However, as the maintaining

of Purchaser's status as a public company the shares of which are quoted on

NASDAQ is deemed essential by Seller and Purchaser, both parties intend to

make every effort to encourage the maintenance of the current level of

public equity participation in Purchaser and, if possible, to increase the

level of such participation.

          Purchaser owns all or a majority equity interest in several

subsidiaries, including American Finance S.p.A., OAM S.p.A., GBM S.p.A.,

Maserati Automobiles Inc., Newstead Ltd., and Tridentis S.A.  OAM SpA,

approximately 84% of which is owned by Purchaser through American Finance

S.p.A. and approximately 15.6% of which is owned by a subsidiary of

Chrysler Corporation, has cash of approximately Lit. 40,000,000,000 which

will be available for use in connection with the contemplated merchant

banking operations to be undertaken after the closing of the Transactions

(as defined below).


























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<PAGE>





          Seller is the owner of all or substantially all of the issued and

outstanding shares of capital stock of Finprogetti International Holding

S.A., a Luxembourg corporation, Finprogetti Investimenti Immobiliari S.p.A.

(formerly known as Intertrust S.p.A.), an Italian corporation and

Finprogetti Servizi S.p.A.  The shares issued by the Finprogetti

Subsidiaries (the "Finprogetti Subsidiaries") are hereinafter referred to

as the "Finprogetti Stock".  Seller is also the owner of a loan to

Finprogetti Investimenti Immobiliari S.p.A. in the amount of Lit.

25,440,000,000 and a loan to Finprogetti Servizi S.p.A. in the amount of

Lit. 2,345,000,000 (the "Finprogetti Loans"; the Finprogetti Stock and the

Finprogetti Loans are collectively referred to as the "Finprogetti

Subsidiary Shares").  Purchaser desires to acquire the Finprogetti

Subsidiary Shares from Seller in exchange for shares of DTI common stock,

$2.50 par value per share ("DTI Common Stock"), upon the terms and subject

to the conditions hereinafter set forth.  In addition, Seller (i) shall

invest or shall cause others to invest Lit. 15,000,000,000 in DTI for the

purchase of additional shares of DTI Common Stock, and (ii) shall be

granted an option to purchase additional shares of DTI Stock.  (Such

exchange of shares, capital investment and option to invest an additional

Lit. 5,000,000,000 in DTI for the purchase of additional shares of DTI

Common Stock and all other transactions contemplated by this Agreement are

referred to herein as the "Transactions").

          Purchaser and Seller have entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement

dated April 27, 1995 and an Amended and Restated Stock Purchase Agreement

dated as of June 30, 1995 and wish to amend and restate in their entirety

such agreements.  Accordingly, in consideration of the premises and mutual

promises and covenants hereinafter contained, and intending to be legally

bound hereby, the parties hereby agree as follows:





















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<PAGE>





                                 ARTICLE 1

                         Contemplated Transactions
                         -------------------------

          SECTION 1.1  Restatement of Prior Agreements.  The Stock Purchase
                       -------------------------------

Agreement dated April 27, 1995 between Purchaser and Seller and the Amended

and Restated Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of June 30, 1995 between

Purchaser and Seller are hereby amended and restated in their entirety as

provided herein.

          SECTION 1.2  Stock for Stock Exchange.  Subject to the terms and
                       ------------------------

conditions contained in this Agreement, Seller hereby transfers and

delivers to Purchaser the Finprogetti Subsidiary Shares in exchange for

certain shares of DTI Common Stock and Purchaser hereby sells, assigns,

transfers and delivers to Seller such shares of DTI Common Stock in

exchange for the Finprogetti Subsidiary Shares, in accordance with the

further provisions of this Article 1.  As additional consideration for the

Finprogetti Subsidiary Shares, Purchaser hereby (i) assumes the

indebtedness of the Finprogetti Subsidiaries to Centrobanca S.p.A. in the

approximate amount of Lit. 15,000,000,000, as of the Closing Date, and (ii)

pays to Finprogetti US $100.

          SECTION 1.3  Exchange Ratio.  2,035,786 shares of DTI Common
                       --------------

Stock shall be issued (the "DTI Exchange Shares") in exchange for the

Finprogetti Subsidiary Shares, which number has been determined by dividing

the "Agreed Finprogetti Value" by the "DTI Value Per Share".  For purposes

hereof:

          "Agreed Finprogetti Value" shall mean Lit. 40,933,000,000 for the

Finprogetti Subsidiaries, including for purposes of such valuation all

subsidiaries of the Finprogetti Subsidiaries and 100% ownership of TIM

S.r.l.; and























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          "DTI Value Per Share" shall mean Lit. 20,106.73 per share of DTI

Common Stock, subject to adjustment as provided in Section 1.6(a) hereof.

          SECTION 1.4  Delivery of DTI Exchange Shares.  Subject to Section
                       -------------------------------

6.4, as of the Closing Date, DTI shall issue and deliver to the Seller the

DTI Exchange Shares.

          SECTION 1.5  Delivery of Finprogetti Subsidiary Shares.  As of
                       -----------------------------------------

the Closing Date, the Seller shall deliver to Purchaser, free and clear of

any lien, pledge, charge, security interest or other encumbrance,

certificates representing 100% of the Finprogetti Stock, duly endorsed to

Purchaser or its designee, and exchange of correspondence for 100% of the

Finprogetti Loans, together with other instruments of transfer, duly

executed, and accompanied by all requisite stock transfer stamps.

          SECTION 1.6  Additional Capital Investments.
                       ------------------------------

                    (a)  Seller covenants and agrees that it will cause

third parties to invest Lit. 8,000,000,000 (the "First Required Capital

Investment") in DTI as of the Closing Date, in consideration of the

issuance by DTI, as of the Closing Date, of 397,877 additional shares of

DTI Common Stock (the "First DTI Investment Shares"), which number is the

result of dividing the First Required Capital Investment by the DTI Value

Per Share.  Seller covenants and agrees that it will invest or cause third

parties to invest Lit. 7,000,000,000 (the "Second Required Capital

Investment") in DTI by September 30, 1995, in consideration of the issuance

by DTI on September 30, 1995, of 348,142 additional shares of DTI Common

Stock (the "Second DTI Investment Shares"), which number is the result of

dividing the Second Required Capital Investment by the DTI Value Per Share. 

If the aggregate amount so invested by September 30, 1995 is less than Lit.

15,000,000,000, then (i) the term "DTI Value Per Share" 

























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shall mean, for all purposes of this Agreement, DTI Value Per Share,

increased by five percent (5%) thereof (to Lit. 21,112.07), (ii) the number

of Second DTI Investment Shares shall be determined on the basis of the

actual amount invested in respect of the Second Required Capital

Investment, and (iii) the total number of DTI Exchange Shares, First DTI

Investment Shares and Second DTI Investment Shares shall be recalculated

after giving effect to such five percent (5%) adjustment, with the

resulting reduction in such total number of such Shares being applied

against the number of DTI Exchange Shares, so that Seller alone and not the

investors for the First DTI Investment Shares or the Section DTI Investment

Shares, bears the effect of such five percent (5%) adjustment.  The parties

agree that for each Lit. 100,000,000 contributed toward such Second

Required Capital Investment, such five percent (5%) adjustment shall be

reduced by .07143 so that, by way of example, if Lit. 3,500,000,000 is

contributed toward such Second Required Capital Investment, then such

adjustment shall be two and one-half percent (2.5%) and if

Lit. 7,000,000,000 is contributed, no adjustment shall be made.  If more

than Lit. 8,000,000,000 is invested as of the Closing Date then the excess

shall be applied on account of the Second Required Capital Investment.

                    (b)  As of the Closing Date, DTI shall grant to the

Seller an option to invest an additional Lit. 5,000,000,000 in shares of

DTI Common Stock, at an exercise price equal to the DTI Value Per Share

(the "DTI Option Shares"), exercisable until December 31, 1995, pursuant to

an option agreement, the form of which is set forth in Exhibit A hereto.































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                                 ARTICLE 2

                  Representations and Warranties of Seller
                  ----------------------------------------

          Notwithstanding any knowledge of, or investigation by Purchaser

to the contrary, Seller hereby makes the representations, warranties and

agreements set forth in Exhibit B hereto.



                                 ARTICLE 3

                   Representations and Warranties of DTI
                   -------------------------------------

          Notwithstanding any knowledge of, or investigation by Seller to

the contrary, Purchaser hereby makes the representations, warranties and

agreements set forth in Exhibit C hereto.



                                 ARTICLE 4

            Joint Representation and Warranty of DTI and Seller
            ---------------------------------------------------

          SECTION 4.  Brokerage.  Each of DTI and Seller hereby represents
                      ---------

to the other that as to it no broker or finder has acted directly or

indirectly, for Purchaser, Seller or the Finprogetti Subsidiaries as the

case may be in connection with this Agreement or the Transactions, and no

broker or finder is entitled to any brokerage or finder's fee or other

commission in respect thereof, based in any way on agreements, arrangements

or understandings made by or on behalf of Purchaser, Seller or the

Finprogetti Subsidiaries.



































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                                 ARTICLE 5

               Provisions Regarding DTI Transactional Shares
               ---------------------------------------------

          Seller hereby makes the representations, warranties and

agreements involving matters relating to the United States federal

securities laws which are set forth in Exhibit B hereto and agrees to the

application to the DTI Exchange Shares, the First DTI Investment Shares,

the Second DTI Investment Shares and the DTI Option Shares (all herein

referred to as the "DTI Transactional Shares") of the Registration Rights

Provisions attached as Exhibit D hereto.



                                 ARTICLE 6

                            Closing; Deliveries
                            -------------------

          SECTION 6.1  Closing Date.  The closing of the exchange of the
                       ------------

Finprogetti Subsidiary Shares for the DTI Exchange Shares and the purchase

of the First DTI Investment Shares (the "Closing") shall take place on the

date hereof (the "Closing Date").

          SECTION 6.2  Effective Date.  The Closing shall be deemed to have
                       --------------

taken place effective as of July 1, 1995.

          SECTION 6.3  Deliveries By Seller.  On the Closing Date, Seller
                       --------------------

shall deliver to Purchaser certificates representing all Finprogetti

Subsidiary Shares issued and outstanding on the Closing Date, duly endorsed

for transfer to Purchaser or its designee with documentary transfer stamps

affixed and payment, by wire transfer in a manner reasonably acceptable to

Purchaser, of the First Required Capital Investment.  In addition, Seller

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certificate, dated the Closing Date, of a duly authorized officer of

Seller, stating that the conditions precedent relating to Seller, set forth

in Section 7.2, have been satisfied.

          SECTION 6.4   Deliveries by DTI.
                        -----------------

               (a)  On the Closing Date DTI shall deliver (i) to Seller and

to Studio Legale Tributorio Associato, Dr. Carlo Goravaglia (the "Escrow

Agent") the DTI Exchange Shares registered in the name of Seller, and (ii)

to Seller or to a bank designated by Seller the First DTI Investment Shares

registered in the name(s) of those investors who shall have purchased the

First DTI Investment Shares.  In addition, DTI shall deliver a certificate,

dated the Closing Date of a duly authorized officer of DTI, stating that

the conditions precedent relating to DTI, set forth in Section 7.2, have

been satisfied.

               (b)  The DTI Exchange Shares shall be represented by the

following stock certificates:

                    (i)  a stock certificate in the name of Seller for

132,467 DTI Shares (the "5% Holdback Shares") which shall be delivered to

and held in escrow by the Escrow Agent until September 30, 1995 when the

amount of the Second Required Capital Investment has been determined.  If

at least Lit. 7,000,000,000 has been so contributed, then the certificate

for the 5% Holdback Shares shall be delivered to Seller.  If none of such

Lit. 7,000,000,000 has been so contributed, then such certificate shall be

delivered to DTI for cancellation.  If some portion of such Lit.

7,000,000,000 has been so contributed, then the Escrow Agent shall deliver

to DTI such certificate for cancellation and DTI shall reissue to Seller a

certificate for such number of the 5% Holdback Shares as is determined in

accordance with Section 1.6(a).

























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                    (ii) a stock certificate in the name of Seller for

248,673 DTI Shares (the "Tax Shares") which shall be delivered to and held

in escrow by the Escrow Agent until the earlier of (x) the date on which

Seller has received and paid to Purchaser 100% of the estimated Lit.

5,000,000,000 tax refund plus all interest accrued thereon which Seller

expects to receive, or (y) the date of passage of any statute, rule or

regulation, by the appropriate Italian Government agency or department

which provides that such tax refund may be assigned without adverse effect

upon or delay in the recovery thereof and assignment thereof by the Seller

to Finprogetti Investimenti Immobiliari S.p.A. with notice of such

assignment to the governmental agency or department which processes such

claim for tax refund (the earlier of such dates is referred to as the "Tax

Shares Release Date").  On the Tax Shares Release Date the certificate for

the Tax Shares shall be released to Seller, as same may have been adjusted

as provided in Section 8(e) hereof.  While the certificate for the Tax

Shares is held in escrow, no party shall have any voting rights with

respect thereto but all dividends thereon shall accrue and be added

thereto.

                    (iii)     if, by the Closing Date, Seller has not

completed the documentation for its acquisition of the remaining 45%

interest in TIM S.r.l., then a stock certificate in the name of Tairona

S.A. for 143,974 DTI Shares (the "TIM Shares") shall be delivered to and

held in escrow by the Escrow Agent until such time as such acquisition has

been completed.  Seller and Purchaser acknowledge that such TIM Shares

represent 45% of the Lit. 6,433,000,000 value attributed to TIM included in

the Agreed Finprogetti Value.  Seller shall also cause to be delivered to

the Escrow Agent all other instruments necessary for such documentation to

be completed and when such documentation is complete, such that Purchaser 























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directly or indirectly owns 100% of TIM S.r.l., the Escrow Agent shall

release the certificate for the TIM Shares to the registered owner thereof. 

As used throughout this Agreement, the term "Finprogetti Subsidiaries"

shall include 100% ownership of TIM S.r.l.

                    (iv) a stock certificate in the name of Seller for

1,510,672 DTI Shares which shall be delivered to Seller, representing the

difference between (x) the number of DTI Exchange Shares (2,035,786) and

(y) the number of 5% Holdback Shares (132,467), plus Tax Shares (248,673)

plus TIM Shares (143,974).

          SECTION 6.5  Further Assurances.  In addition to the actions,
                       ------------------

documents and instruments specifically required to be taken or delivered

hereby, Seller and DTI shall execute and deliver such other instruments and

take such reasonable additional actions as the other party, or its counsel,

may request in order to complete and make effective the Transactions,

including, without limitation, certificates from each of the parties hereto

to the effect that all representations and warranties contained herein are

true and correct and shall be deemed restated as of the Closing Date and

again as of the Escrow Termination Date.



                                 ARTICLE 7

                          Covenants and Conditions
                          ------------------------

          SECTION 7.1  Maintenance of Business.  Each of DTI and Seller
                       -----------------------

represents, warrants, covenants and agrees that between April 27, 1995 and

the Closing Date, it has operated its business only in the ordinary course,

consistent with prior practice.

          SECTION 7.2  Conditions Precedent.  Neither Seller nor DTI shall
                       --------------------

be obligated to consummate the Closing unless (a) the representations and

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contained herein shall be true and correct as of the Closing Date, (b) no

action, suit or proceeding shall have been brought or threatened against

either party by any government or regulatory authority seeking to restrain

or prevent  any of the Transactions, (c) no material adverse change shall

have been suffered by the other party in its financial condition or

operations and the other party shall not have become a party to any

litigation or been threatened with any litigation against it, which, if

adversely determined, could have a material adverse effect on the financial

condition, business or results of operations of DTI or any of the

Finprogetti Subsidiaries.  For purposes hereof, a "material adverse change"

and a "material adverse effect" shall mean a change or effect having a

negative impact of at least  Lit. 1,600,000,000.

          SECTION 7.3  Amendment of DTI Charter and Ratification.  DTI, at
                       -----------------------------------------

the next meeting of its shareholders to be held after the date hereof,

shall cause resolutions to be presented to such shareholders calling for

(i) the amendment of DTI's charter to eliminate all authorized but unissued

preferred shares, to increase the number of authorized common shares from

10,000,000 to 50,000,000, and (ii) the ratification of the sale of DTI's

interest in Maserati S.p.A. to Fiat.

          SECTION 7.4  Distribution of Shares to the Finprogetti
                       -----------------------------------------

Shareholders.  Finprogetti shall be dissolved and the DTI Exchange Shares
- ------------

and DTI Option Shares which are registered or are to be registered in the

name of Seller shall be distributed to the Finprogetti Shareholders as soon

as reasonably and juridically practicable and with due regard to the time

required to recover the tax refund described in Section 6.4(b)(ii).





























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                                 ARTICLE 8

                              Other Agreements
                              ----------------

          SECTION 8  Survival of Warranties; Indemnification
                     ---------------------------------------

               (a)  All representations, warranties, covenants, indemnities

and agreements made by the parties hereto (which are contained herein or in

any Exhibit hereto), and all claims which accrue thereunder, shall survive

until the first to occur of the second anniversary of the Closing Date or

the Tax Shares Release Date and any action to be taken seeking

indemnification hereunder must be commenced within such period; provided,

however, with respect to the representations of DTI set forth in Section

C.9 of Exhibit C and the representations of Seller set forth in Section B14

of Exhibit B hereto, the applicable time period shall be the first to occur

of the fourth anniversary of the Closing Date or the Tax Share Release

Date.  Seller hereby indemnifies DTI for any cost, loss, expense, damage,

claim or other liability (including, without limitation, reasonable counsel

fees incurred in litigation investigation or otherwise) ("Indemnifiable

Damages") suffered or incurred by DTI arising from any breach of any

representation or warranty made by Seller herein or in any Exhibit hereto,

any breach or failure to perform any covenant or agreement of Seller herein

or in any Exhibit hereto.  DTI hereby indemnifies Seller for any cost,

loss, expense, damage, claim or other liability suffered or incurred by

Seller arising from any breach of any representation or warranty made by

DTI herein or in any Exhibit hereto or any breach or failure to perform any

covenant or agreement of DTI herein or in any Exhibit hereto.

               (b)  In order for any party (the "Indemnified Party") to be

entitled to any indemnification provided for under this Agreement in

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a claim made by any person, firm, governmental authority or corporation

against the Indemnified Party (a "Third Party Claim"), such Indemnified

Party must notify the indemnifying party in writing of the Third Party

Claim within a reasonable time after receipt by such Indemnified Party of

written notice of the Third Party Claim unless the indemnifying party shall

have previously received knowledge thereof.  Thereafter, the Indemnified

Party shall deliver to the indemnifying party, within a reasonable time

after the Indemnified Party's receipt thereof, copies of all notice and

documents (including court papers) received by the Indemnified Party

relating to the Third Party Claim.

               (c)  If a Third Party Claim is made against an Indemnified

Party, the indemnifying party shall be entitled, but shall not be

obligated, to participate in the defense thereof.

               (d)  Anything contained in this Section 8 to the contrary

notwithstanding, no failure by the Indemnified Party to furnish any notice

or copy thereof shall relieve the indemnifying party of any obligation to

indemnify, except to the extent that the indemnifying party shall have been

prejudiced as a result of such failure, and except that the indemnifying

party shall not be liable for any expenses incurred during the period in

which the Indemnified Party failed to give notice.

               (e)  The maximum amount of Indemnifiable Damages shall be

Lit. 5,000,000,000.  If DTI is the Indemnified Party then such

indemnification shall be made by reducing the number of DTI Shares

represented by the stock certificate for the Tax Shares by such number as

is equal to the amount of Indemnifiable Damages divided by the DTI Value

Per Share.  If Seller is the Indemnified Party then such indemnification

shall be made by DTI issuing 

























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to Seller a stock certificate for such number of DTI Shares as is equal to

the amount of Indemnifiable Damages divided by the DTI Value Per Share, and

such additional shares, if and when issued, shall be deemed for all

purposes of this Agreement to be DTI Exchange Shares.



                                 ARTICLE 9

                               Miscellaneous
                               -------------

          SECTION 9.1  Expenses.  Seller and DTI shall each bear its own
                       --------

expenses (including those of counsel, accountants and investment bankers)

incurred by such of them in connection with this Agreement and the

transactions herein contemplated.

          SECTION 9.2  Rights Confined to Parties.  Nothing expressed or
                       --------------------------

implied herein is intended or shall be construed to confer upon or give to

any person, other than the parties hereto, and their successors and assigns

as permitted hereunder, any right, remedy, or claim under or by reason of

this Agreement or of any term, covenant, or condition hereto, and all the

terms, covenants, conditions promises, and agreements contained herein

shall be for the sole and exclusive benefit of the parties hereto and their

successors and assigns as permitted hereunder.

          SECTION 9.3  Amendment.  This Agreement may not be amended except
                       ---------

by an instrument in writing signed by or on behalf of all of the parties

hereto.

          SECTION 9.4  Entire Agreement.  This Agreement (including the
                       ----------------

documents and instruments referred to herein) constitutes the entire

agreement and supersedes all other prior agreements and understandings,

both oral and written, between the parties with respect to the subject

matter hereof.

























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          SECTION 9.5  Governing Law.  This Agreement is governed by and
                       -------------

construed and enforced in accordance with the internal laws of the State of

New York, without regard to the conflict of laws principles thereof.

          SECTION 9.6  Severability.  Any provision of this Agreement which
                       ------------

is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall not affect the

validity or enforceability of any other provision in such jurisdiction of

the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.

          SECTION 9.7  Headings and Exhibits.  The headings of the various
                       ---------------------

Articles and Sections herein are for convenience of reference only and

shall not define or limited any of the terms or provisions hereof. 

Schedules and documents referred to in this Agreement are in integral part

of this Agreement.

          SECTION 9.8  English Language Version Governs.  This Agreement
                       --------------------------------

may be executed in English language and in Italian language versions.  In

the event of any differences between such two versions, the provisions of

the English language version shall govern.

          SECTION 9.9  Notices.  Any notices or other communications
                       -------

required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and hand

delivered, telecopied, telexed or cabled to the addresses designated below,

or to such other address or addresses as may hereafter be furnished by one

party to the other party in compliance with the terms hereof:





































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          If to DTI:

          c/o it attorneys:

               Morrison Cohen Singer & Weinstein, LLP
               750 Lexington Avenue
               New York, New York 10022
               Attn:  Howard E. Chase, Esq.

          If to Seller:

               Finprogetti S.p.A.
               Via Fieno n. 8
               20123 Milano, Italy
               Attn.: Francesco Pugno Vanoni 


All such notices and communications shall be effective when received at the

respective designated addresses.

          SECTION 9.10  Execution.  Because the English language version of
                        ---------

the Agreement governs, as provided in Section 9.8 above, the Agreement may

be executed on behalf of Purchaser and Seller upon separate English and

Italian version counterparts, provided, that each party shall execute the

Agreement upon at least one English language version counterpart.  The

Agreement shall become effective only when each of the parties shall have

executed a counterpart of the Agreement in such English language version. 

If the Agreement is fully executed in one or more English language version

counterparts, it shall not be necessary in mailing proof of this Agreement

to produce or account for more than one such fully executed counterpart.






































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          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused this

Agreement to be duly executed by its duly authorized officer in Lugano,

Switzerland, all as of the day and year first above written.

                              DE TOMASO INDUSTRIES, INC.



                              By:                                          
                                 ------------------------------------------

                              Title:                                       
                                    ---------------------------------------





                              FINPROGETTI S.p.A.



                              By:                                          
                                 ------------------------------------------

                              Title:                                       
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                                                                  Exhibit A

                              OPTION AGREEMENT
                              ----------------


     AGREEMENT made as of July 17, 1995 by and between De Tomaso

Industries, Inc. (the "Company") and Finprogetti, S.p.A. ("Finprogetti").


                                  RECITALS
                                  --------


     The Company and Finprogetti have entered into that certain Amended and

Restated Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of the date hereof ("Stock

Purchase Agreement"), pursuant to which the Company will acquire the

Finprogetti Subsidiaries and Finprogetti will acquire the DTI Exchange

Shares and DTI Investment Shares (as each such term is defined in the Stock

Purchase Agreement).


     NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows:


     (a)  Grant of Option.  The Company hereby grants to Finprogetti the
          ---------------
right, privilege, and option to purchase 248,673 shares of its

unregistered, restricted common stock at the dollar equivalent of Lit.

20,106.73 per share, calculated at the dollar-lire exchange rate prevailing

on the date of exercise.  Such price is equal to the DTI Value Per Share as

defined in the Stock Purchase Agreement.

  
     (b)  Time of Exercise of Option.  Finprogetti may exercise the option
          --------------------------

granted hereby, in whole, or in part, at any time on or before December 31,

1995.


     (c)  Method of Exercise.  The option shall be exercised by written
          ------------------

notice directed to the Company at its principal place of business,

accompanied by a check in full payment of the option price for the number

of shares to be purchased.  The Company shall make prompt delivery of a

legended certificate of such shares for which the option has been

exercised.


























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     (d)  Nontransferability.  The option granted herein is not
          ------------------

transferable by Finprogetti otherwise than (a) upon dissolution of

Finprogetti and the distribution of its assets to its shareholders, or (b)

with the prior consent of DTI and, in any event, in compliance with U.S.

securities laws.


     (e)  No Rights Prior to Exercise.  Finprogetti shall have no rights as
          ---------------------------

a stockholder in the shares subject to the option granted herein until

payment of the option price and delivery to Finprogetti of a certificate

for such shares as herein provided.


     (f)  Changes in Capital Structure.  In the event that the outstanding
          ----------------------------
number of shares of common stock of the Company are hereafter increased or

decreased or changed into or exchanged for a different number or kind of

shares or other securities of the Company or of another corporation, by

reason of reorganization, merger, consolidation, recapitalization,

reclassification, stock split-up, combination of shares or dividend payable

in corporate shares, appropriate adjustment shall be made in the number and

kind of shares as to which outstanding options, or portions thereof then

unexercised, shall be exercisable, to the end that Finprogetti's

proportionate interest shall be maintained as before the occurrence of such

event; such adjustment in outstanding options shall be made without change

in the total price applicable to the unexercised portion of the option and

with a corresponding adjustment in the option price per share.


     (g)  Shares for Investment.  By accepting this option, Finprogetti
          ---------------------
acknowledges that any and all shares acquired under this Agreement shall be

acquired for investment and not for distribution, and prior to the issuance

for any or all of the shares issuable pursuant hereto, shall deliver to the

Company a representation in writing that such shares are being acquired in

good faith for investment and not for distribution.  Shares acquired

hereunder shall not be sold except pursuant to an effective registration

statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or pursuant to a

valid exemption therefrom and shall bear a legend to such effect.  Shares

acquired pursuant to this option shall be delivered subject to Section B.12

of Exhibit B to the Stock 























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Purchase Agreement and subject to the Registration Rights set forth on

Exhibit D of the Stock Purchase Agreement.


     (h)  Severable Provision.  The provisions of this Agreement are
          -------------------

severable and if any one or more provisions may be determined to be illegal

or otherwise unenforceable, in whole or in part, the remaining provisions

and any partially unenforceable provision to the extent enforceable in any

jurisdiction shall, nevertheless, be binding and enforceable, and such

illegal or unenforceable provision shall be deemed modified to the extent

necessary to make the same legal and enforceable.


     (i)  Waiver.  The failure of either party hereto to enforce any
          ------

provision or provisions of this Agreement shall not in any way be construed

as a waiver of any such provision or provisions as to any future violations

thereof, nor prevent that party thereafter from enforcing each and every

other provisions of this Agreement.  The rights granted the parties hereto

are cumulative and the waiver of any single remedy shall not constitute a

waiver of such party's right to assert all other legal remedies available

to it under the circumstances. 


     (j)  Notices.  Any notice to be given under this Agreement shall be
          -------
personally delivered in writing or shall have been deemed duly given when

received after it is posted in the United States mails, postage prepaid,

registered or certified, return receipt requested, and if mailed to the

Company shall be addressed to the Company at its principal place of

business, attention:  Catherine D. Germano, and if mailed to Finprogetti

shall be addressed to it at Finprogetti Spa, via Fieno 8, Milano, Italy

20123, Attn: Carlo Previtali, or such other address or addresses as either

the Company or Finprogetti may hereafter designate in writing to the other.


     (k)  Binding Effect; Amendment.  The rights and obligations of the
          -------------------------
Company under this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and shall be

binding upon, the Company and its successors and assigns, and the rights

and obligations of Finprogetti under this Agreement shall inure to the

benefit of, and shall be binding upon, Finprogetti and representatives,

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and assigns.  This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and

understandings between the parties hereto respecting the subject matter

hereof.  This Agreement shall not be modified, amended, or changed in any

respect except in writing, signed by the parties hereto.


     (l)  Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be governed by, and
          -------------

construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York without

regard to the law of conflict of laws of any jurisdiction.  The parties

hereto consent to the jurisdiction of the Courts of the State of New York.


     (m)  Captions and Paragraph Headings.  Captions and paragraph heading
          -------------------------------
used herein are for convenience and are not a part of this Agreement and

shall not be used in construing it.


     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on
the date first written above.


                              DE TOMASO INDUSTRIES, INC.


                              By:                                          
                                 ------------------------------------------



                              FINPROGETTI, S.P.A.


                              By:                                          
                                 ------------------------------------------










































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                                                               Exhibit B


                                 EXHIBIT B

                  Representations and Warranties of Seller
                  ----------------------------------------


          SECTION B.1    Due Execution and Delivery.  This Agreement has
                         --------------------------

been duly executed and delivered by Seller.  This Agreement constitutes a

valid and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable in accordance with its

terms except to the extent that (i) such enforcement may be limited by

bankruptcy, insolvency, moratorium or other similar laws affecting the

enforcement of creditors' rights generally (the "Bankruptcy Exception"),

and (ii) certain of the covenants contained herein may not be specifically

enforceable, and courts may award money damages rather than specific

performance of contractual provisions involving matters other than the

payment of money.



          SECTION B.2    No Acceleration Due to Transactions.  Except as
                         -----------------------------------

set forth in exhibit B.2, there exist no agreements or other commitments

binding on Seller or any of the Finprogetti Subsidiaries which provide for

an acceleration of rights against either of the Finprogetti Subsidiaries or

entitlement to benefits upon the occurrence of a change in control of

either of the Finprogetti Subsidiaries or the occurrence of any of the

Transactions.



          SECTION B.3    Organization and Authority of Finprogetti.  
                         -----------------------------------------

               (a)  Seller and each of the Finprogetti Subsidiaries is a

corporation duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the

laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation.  Seller has all requisite power

and authority (corporate and other) to execute and 

























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deliver this Agreement, and to consummate the Transactions.  Seller has

taken (or will before closing take) all actions as and in the manner

required by applicable law, its Certificate of Incorporation (Charter) and

its Bylaws or otherwise to authorize the execution, delivery and the

carrying out of this Agreement and the Transactions.

               (b)  The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Seller

does not, and the consummation of the Transactions will not, with or

without the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both, (i) violate any

provision of law, statute, rule or regulation to which seller or either of

the Finprogetti Subsidiaries is subject; (ii) conflict with or result in a

breach of or constitute or result in a default under any of the terms,

conditions or provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws of

Seller or any of the Finprogetti Subsidiaries or any judgment, order,

injunction or decree of any court or governmental authority, domestic or

foreign, to which seller or any of the Finprogetti Subsidiaries is subject

or by which Seller or any of the Finprogetti Subsidiaries or their

respective properties is bound, where such conflict, breach or default

would have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of

operations, assets, properties or business of Seller or any of the

Finprogetti Subsidiaries (a "Material Adverse Effect"); or (iii) require

any consent, approval or notice under, or permit the termination of any

provision of, or result in the acceleration of (or give the right to

accelerate) the maturity or performance of any obligation of Seller or any

of the Finprogetti Subsidiaries or result in the creation or imposition of

any mortgage, pledge, security interest, encumbrance, lien, claim or charge

of any kind (a "Lien") upon any of the properties, assets or business of

Seller or any of the Finprogetti Subsidiaries under any notice, bond,

indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, lease, franchise, permit,

authorization, license, contract, instrument or other agreement 





















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or commitment to which Seller or any of the Finprogetti Subsidiaries is a

party or by which seller or any of the Finprogetti Subsidiaries is bound

where the imposition of such Lien would have a Material Adverse Effect.

               (c)  Finprogetti and each of the Finprogetti Subsidiaries

(i) has all requisite corporate power and authority to carry on its

business as presently conducted and to own or lease and operate its

properties; and (ii) is qualified or licensed to do business and is in good

standing as a foreign corporation in every jurisdiction in which the

failure to so qualify would have a Material Adverse Effect.



          SECTION B.4    Capitalization of Finprogetti Subsidiaries.  The
                         ------------------------------------------

authorized capital stock of Finprogetti International Holding S.A. consists

solely of 550 shares of F.S. 1000 each, of which 550 are issued and

outstanding and none of which are treasury shares.  The authorized capital

stock of Finprogetti Investimenti Immobiliari S.p.A. consists solely of

3,000,000 shares of Lit. 1,000 each, of which 3,000,000 are issued and

outstanding and none of which are treasury shares.  The authorized capital

stock of Finprogetti Servizi S.r.l. consists solely of 20,000 quotas of

Lit. 1,000, each of which 20,000 are issued and outstanding and none of

which are treasury quotas.  The Finprogetti Stock has been duly authorized

and validly issued and is fully paid and non-assessable.  The Finprogetti

Loans represent bona fide loans made by Seller to Finprogetti Investimenti

Immobiliari, S.p.A. and Finprogetti Servizi S.p.A.  None of the Finprogetti

Subsidiaries is bound by any option, warrant or other right, call or

commitment to issue, or any obligation or commitment to purchase, any of

its authorized voting capital stock or any securities convertible into or

exchangeable for any of its authorized voting capital stock.

























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          SECTION B.5    Clear Title to Finprogetti Subsidiary Shares. 
                         --------------------------------------------

Seller is, and will be as of and on the Closing Date, the direct owner of

all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of the Finprogetti

Subsidiaries.  Seller is the lawful record and beneficial owner of all of

the Finprogetti Stock and Finprogetti Loans, free and clear of all claims,

mortgages, pledges, liens, encumbrances, security interests and adverse

interests of every nature whatsoever, and the sale of the Finprogetti Stock

and Finprogetti Loans and the delivery of certificates evidencing same to

the Purchaser will transfer valid title and beneficial ownership thereto,

free and clear of all claims, mortgages, pledges, liens, encumbrances,

security interests and adverse interests of every nature whatsoever.  The

Finprogetti Stock and Finprogetti Loans were acquired by the Seller in

compliance with all applicable laws.



          SECTION B.6    Basic Documents of Finprogetti Subsidiaries. 
                         -------------------------------------------

Copies of the Certificate of Incorporation (Charter) and By-laws of each of

the Finprogetti Subsidiaries which have been delivered to DTI prior to the

date of this Agreement, are true and complete copies of such instruments as

amended to the date of this Agreement and are in full force and effect. 

The corporate records of the meetings of the directors and shareholders of

each of the Finprogetti Subsidiaries are true, correct and complete in all

material respects and reflect all material corporate actions and

proceedings of such bodies to date.



          SECTION B.7    Subsidiaries.  On the date hereof, Finprogetti
                         ------------

Servizi, S.p.A. owns 55% of the stock of TIM S.r.l. and, on or before

September 30, 1995 Seller will cause the other 45% of the stock of TIM

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by such date DTI will directly or indirectly own 100% of the capital stock

of TIM S.r.l., free and clear of any liens, claims, security interests or

encumbrances.  The Finprogetti Subsidiaries own those stock interests of

those corporations set forth in Exhibit B.7 and the Finprogetti

Subsidiaries, together with the corporations described in Exhibit B.7, own

all the assets and businesses which will have been included in the

valuation on which Finprogetti and DTI have relied to establish the Agreed

Finprogetti Value (the "Finprogetti Valuation"), all as set forth in

Exhibit B.7.



          SECTION B.8    Consents and Approvals of Governmental
                         --------------------------------------

Authorities.  No consent, authorization or approval of, or any exemption
- -----------

by, or declaration, filing or registration with, any governmental or

regulatory authority is required to be obtained by Seller or either of the

Finprogetti Subsidiaries in connection with the execution and delivery of

this Agreement and the Consummation by Seller of the Transactions.



          SECTION B.9    Financial Statements.  The unaudited financial
                         --------------------

statements (the "Financial Statements") for the Finprogetti Subsidiaries

for the year ended December 31, 1994, heretofore delivered to Purchaser,

and the audited financial statements for such period which shall be

prepared by Ernst & Young and which shall be delivered to Purchaser on or

before May 31, 1995, have been or shall have been prepared in accordance

with rules promulgated by the Consigli Nazionali dei Dottori Commercialisti

e dei Ragionieri and, where such rules are not applicable, the rules of the

International Accounting Standards Committee, all applied on a consistent

basis, are or, when delivered, will be true, complete and accurate and 

























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fairly present or will fairly present the financial position of the

Finprogetti Subsidiaries as at the dates thereof and the results of their

operations, cash flows and stockholders' equity for the periods then ended. 

Since December 31, 1994, none of the Finprogetti Subsidiaries has suffered

any material adverse change in its working capital, financial condition,

assets, liabilities (absolute, accrued, contingent or otherwise) reserves,

business, operations or prospects.  Nothing contained in such audited

financial statements shall vary in any material respect from that contained

in the unaudited financial statements heretofore delivered.  Seller further

represents that the Finprogetti Subsidiaries and all subsidiaries thereof

have no liabilities for any taxes, loans, mortgages or otherwise resulting

from the conduct of business by them through the Closing Date, except (i)

as described in the Financial Statements or the Finprogetti Valuation and

(ii) for such of the foregoing as arose in the ordinary course of business

after the date of the Financial Statements and are not material.



          SECTION B.10   Assets.  The Finprogetti Subsidiaries have good
                         ------

and marketable title to, or valid leasehold interests in, all of their

respective assets included in the Financial Statements, whether or not

included in Exhibit B.7, and the Finprogetti Valuation, subject to no liens

or encumbrances except as shown on the Financial Statements and the

Finprogetti Valuation, respectively.



          SECTION B.11   Full Disclosure.  No financial statement, Exhibit,
                         ---------------

Schedule or document required to be prepared or furnished by or on behalf

of the Finprogetti Subsidiaries or the Seller to the Purchaser in

connection with this Agreement or any agreement contemplated 

























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hereby or delivered pursuant hereto, contained or contains any material

misstatement of fact or omits to state any material fact necessary to make

the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they

were made, not misleading.  The Seller shall notify Purchaser promptly of

the occurrence of any event or the discovery of any fact which would render

the immediately preceding sentence untrue.  All information contained in

any Exhibit hereto shall be deemed incorporated by reference in all other

Exhibits hereto requiring the disclosure or inclusion of such information.



          SECTION B.12   Representations, Warranties and Agreements
                         ------------------------------------------

Regarding DTI Transactional Shares.
- ----------------------------------

               (a)  Seller is acquiring the DTI Transactional Shares

registered and to be registered in its name for its own account, for

investment and not with a view to the distribution or resale thereof,

except the distribution of such DTI Transactional Shares to the Finprogetti

Shareholders, which distribution shall be effected in accordance with the

provisions of this Section B.12.  Seller shall cause each such Finprogetti

Shareholder to deliver to DTI an "investment letter" with respect to the

matters set forth in this Section B.12 contemporaneously with such

distribution.  Seller shall cause each Investor under Section 1.6 and the

party to whom the TIM Shares are issued pursuant to Section 6.4(b)(iii)

hereof, to deliver to DTI an "investment letter" with respect to the

matters set forth in this Section B.12 contemporaneously with such

issuance.  Such investment letters shall substitute the name of the

Finprogetti Shareholder, Investor, or other party for the term "Seller" as

used in this Section B.12.



























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               (b)  Seller and its counsel has had the opportunity to ask

questions and receive answers concerning the terms and conditions of the

transactions contemplated hereby and to obtain any additional information

which DTI possesses or can acquire without unreasonable effort or expense

that is necessary to verify the accuracy of the information furnished by

DTI hereunder.

               (c)  Seller and its counsel has such knowledge and

experience in financial and business matters that Seller is capable of

evaluating the merits and risks of the prospective investment.

               (d)  Seller understands that the sale of the DTI

Transactional Shares pursuant hereto is intended to be a non-public

offering pursuant to Regulation D and an offering exempt from registration

under Regulation S, each promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as

amended (the "Securities Act"), and that the DTI Transactional Shares have

not been registered under the Securities Act and no aspect of this offering

has been reviewed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the

"Commission") or by the securities regulatory authorities of any state in

the United States of America or any other Country.  Neither Seller, nor any

investor under Section 1.6 nor any Finprogetti Shareholder, nor the party

to whom the TIM Shares are issued pursuant to Section 6.4(b)(iii) is or

will be a "U.S. Person" under such Regulation S.

               (e)  Seller agrees that it will not offer, sell, transfer,

assign, mortgage, pledge or otherwise dispose of, distribute or encumber

any DTI Transactional Shares delivered pursuant to this Agreement (except

as described in paragraph (a) of this Section B.12) (x) prior to June 30,

1997, or (y) at any time thereafter, unless, (i) in the opinion of counsel

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the opinion of counsel satisfactory to DTI's counsel, registration of such

shares under the Securities Act and the rules and regulations of the

Commission thereunder, as then in effect, is not required in connection

with such transaction, or (ii) sale of the DTI Transactional Shares is

permissible pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act, in which event

the Seller shall furnish DTI with an opinion of counsel reasonably

acceptable to DTI to the effect that the sale of the DTI Transactional

Shares proposed to be sold is permissible pursuant to Rule 144, or (iii) a

registration statement under the Securities Act is then in effect with

respect to such shares and the purchaser or transferee has been furnished

with a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities

Act.

               (f)  Anything in paragraph (e) above to the contrary

notwithstanding, Seller will not offer, sell, transfer, assign, mortgage,

pledge or otherwise dispose of, distribute or encumber any DTI

Transactional Shares if any such transaction would render the consummation

of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement to be deemed to be

ineligible under Regulation D or Regulation S of the Rules and Regulations

under the Securities Act.

               (g)  Seller agrees that DTI may endorse on any certificate

for DTI Transactional Shares to be delivered pursuant to this Agreement and

any DTI Transactional Shares distributed as described in paragraph (a) of

this Section B.12 an appropriate legend referring to the provisions of

Paragraphs (a) through (g) of this Section B.12 and that DTI may instruct

its transfer agents not to transfer any such DTI Transactional Shares

unless advised by DTI that such provisions have been complied with.

          SECTION B.13  Principal Stockholder Arrangements.  Seller
                        ----------------------------------

acknowledges that DTI has disclosed to Seller the April 10, 1995 letter

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stockholder, Alejandro DeTomaso.  Seller consents to the transactions

described therein and agrees to cooperate to cause the same to be effected.

          SECTION B.14  Litigation.  Seller represents that there are no
                        ----------

pending or threatened claims or litigation against the Finprogetti

Subsidiaries except for the claim for Lit. 2,882,000,000 in the bankruptcy

proceeding of Carrozzeria Portesi S.p.A. and that no amount will be payable

as a result of the Portesi claim.

































































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                                EXHIBIT B.7

                                Subsidiaries
                                ------------



     The following is a textual description of a chart annexed to Exhibit B

as Exhibit B.7:

     Finprogetti S.p.A. owns a 100% interest in subsidiaries engaged in

three areas of business: Merchant Banking, Real Estate Development and

Services.  



     Its 100% owned Merchant Banking subsidiary is Finprogetti

International Holding S.A., which owns a .10% interest in Pastorino Strade

S.r.l. and a .33% interest in Finprogetti Investimenti Immobiliari S.p.A. 



     Its 99.67% owned Real Estate Development Subsidiary is Finprogetti

Investimenti Immobiliari S.p.A. (formerly Intertrust S.p.A.), which owns a

25% interest in Domer S.r.l. (formerly Interim S.p.A.), a 99.90% interest

in Pastorino Strade S.r.l., an 80% interest in Grand Hotel Bitia, S.r.l., a

66.7% interest in Immobiliare Broseta S.r.l. and interests in Immobile Di

Cologne Bresciano & di crediti d'imposta a rimborso.  Interim S.p.A. owns a

33.3% interest in Immobiliare Broseta S.r.l.



     Finprogetti's 100% owned Service subsidiary is Finprogetti Servizi

S.p.A., which owns a 95% interest in Finproservice S.p.A. and a 55%

interest in Temporary Integrated Management S.r.l., with the other 45%

interest in TIM to be transferred as stated in Section B7.





























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                                 EXHIBIT C

                   Representations and Warranties of DTI
                   -------------------------------------



          SECTION C.1    Due Execution and Delivery.  This Agreement has
                         --------------------------

been duly executed and delivered by DTI.  This Agreement constitutes a

valid and binding obligation of DTI, enforceable in accordance with its

terms, except for the Bankruptcy Exception and except that certain of the

covenants contained herein may not be specifically enforceable, and courts

may award money damages rather than specific performance of contractual

provisions involving matters other than the payment of money.



          SECTION C.2    No Acceleration Due to Transactions.  There exist
                         -----------------------------------

no agreements or other commitments binding on DTI which provide for any

acceleration of rights against DTI or any entitlement to benefits upon the

occurrence of any of the Transactions.



          SECTION C.3    Organization and Authority of DTI.
                         ---------------------------------



               (a)  DTI is a corporation duly organized, validly existing

and in good standing under the laws of the State of Maryland and has all

requisite power and authority (corporate and other) to execute and deliver

this Agreement and to consummate the Transactions.  DTI has taken all

actions as and in the manner required by applicable law, its certificate or

articles of incorporation and its by-laws or otherwise to authorize the

execution, delivery and carrying out of this Agreement and the

Transactions.


























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               (b)  The execution and delivery of this Agreement by DTI

does not, and the consummation of the Transactions will not, with or

without the giving of notice or the lapse of time or both, (i) violate in a

material manner any provision of law, statute, rule or regulation to which

DTI is subject; (ii) conflict with or result in a breach of or constitute

or result in a default under any of the terms, conditions or provisions of

the charter or by-laws of DTI, or any order of any governmental body to

which DTI is subject or by which DTI or any of its properties is bound

where such conflict with, breach or default would have a Material Adverse

Effect; or (iii) require any consent, approval or notice under, or violate,

or be in conflict with, or constitute a default under, or permit the

termination of any provision of, or result in the acceleration of (or give

the right to accelerate) the maturity or performance of any obligation of

DTI.



          SECTION C.4    Securities Act.  DTI acknowledges that the
                         --------------

Finprogetti Shares are being acquired for its own account and with no

intention of distributing or reselling the Shares or any part thereof in

any transaction which would be in violation of the Securities Acto of 1933,

as amended, (the "Securities Act") or any state securities or "blue sky"

laws.



          SECTION C.5    Consents and Approvals of Governmental Authorities.
                         --------------------------------------------------

No consent, authorization or approval of, or any exemption by

or declaration, filing or registration with, any governmental or regulatory

authority is required to be obtained by DTI in connection with the

execution and delivery of this Agreement and the consummation by DTI of the

transactions contemplated hereby.





















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          SECTION C.6    Capitalization.  As of the date of this Agreement,
                         --------------

the authorized capital stock of DTI consists of 10,000,000 shares of Common

Stock, $2.50 par value per share ("Common Stock"), of which 2,057,446

shares are issued and outstanding and, 2,000,000 shares of Convertible

Voting Preferred Stock, $2.50 par value per share ("Preferred Stock"), of

which 1,000,000 shares are issued and outstanding.  All issued and

outstanding shares of DTI Common Stock and Preferred Stock are validly

issued, fully paid and nonassessable.   As of the date of this Agreement,

except for (a) the rights granted on October 24, 1986 by Alejandro DeTomaso

to a subsidiary of Chrysler Corporation to acquire Mr. DeTomaso's shares of

capital stock of DTI and (b) except for the conversion rights carried by

the Preferred Stock issued to Mr. DeTomaso, there are no outstanding (x)

securities convertible into, exchangeable for or evidencing the right to

purchase, any shares of DTI capital stock; (y) options, warrants, calls or

other rights to purchase or subscribe to DTI capital stock or securities

convertible into, exchangeable for or evidencing the right to purchase, any

shares of DTI capital stock; or (z) any contracts commitments, agreements,

understandings or arrangements, understandings or arrangements of any kind

relating to the issuance of any shares of DTI capital stock, any such

convertible or exchangeable securities or any such other securities

evidencing the right to purchase any such options, warrants or rights.



          SECTION C.7    SEC Reports; Financial Statements.  DTI has made
                         ---------------------------------

available to Seller its (i) Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the years ended

December 31, 1992, 1993 and 1994 (including Amendment Nos. 1 and 2) as

filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission"), (ii)

Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the three months ended 























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March 31, 1994,the three and six month periods ended June 30, 1994 and the

three and nine month periods ended September 30, 1994, all as filed with

the Commission, and (iii) Reports on Form 8-K, dated May 17, 1993 as

amended 6,26,1993, 10,28,1993 and Form 8K 10,28,1993.  As of their

respective dates, such reports and statements did not or will not contain

any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact

required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein,

in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. 

The audited consolidated financial statements and unaudited interim

financial statements of DTI included in such reports (the "DTI Financial

Statements") have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted U.S.

accounting principles, applied on a consistent basis (except as may be

indicated in the notes thereto), are true, complete and accurate and fairly

present the financial position of DTI and its consolidated subsidiaries as

at the dates thereof and the results of their operations, cash flows and

stockholders' equity for the periods then ended, subject in the case of the

unaudited interim financial statements, to normal year-end adjustments and

any other adjustments described therein.  Since December 31, 1994, DTI has

not suffered any Material Adverse Effect in its working capital, financial

condition, assets, liabilities (absolute, accrued, contingent or

otherwise), reserves, business, operations or prospects.  DTI further

represents that DTI and all subsidiaries thereof have no liabilities for

any taxes, loans, mortgages or otherwise resulting from the conduct of

business by them through the Closing Date, except (i) as described in the

DTI Financial Statements or the DTI Valuation and (ii) for such of the

foregoing as arose in the ordinary course of business after the date of the

Financial Statements and are not material.

























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          SECTION C.8    Validity of DTI Transactional Shares.  The DTI
                         ------------------------------------

Transactional Shares, when issued as provided herein, will be duly

authorized validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.



          SECTION C.9    O.A.M. S.p.A. Liabilities.  With respect to DTI's
                         -------------------------

majority-owned subsidiary, O.A.M. S.p.A. ("OAM"), DTI represents that, the

aggregate Lit. 8,913,000,000 reserve included in OAM's Italian fiscal

statements as of September 30, 1994 is at least equal to the aggregate

amount of the following liabilities: (i) unliquidated wage claims asserted

by former employees of Innocenti S.p.A., (ii) warranty and "Lemon Law"

claims asserted by Maserati Automobiles Incorporated, and (iii) potential

Italian tax liability of OAM arising out of events which occurred prior to

December, 31, 1994.



          SECTION C.10   Registration Rights.  DTI agrees that Seller shall
                         -------------------

have such registration rights with respect to the DTI Transactional Shares

as are set forth in Exhibit D attached hereto.



          SECTION C.11   Vacancies.  DTI has advised Seller that DTI
                         ---------

expects that there will be two (2) vacancies in its Board of Directors

shortly following the Closing Date and DTI agrees to fill such vacancies

with such persons as Seller shall designate.  DTI further agrees that at

the next annual meeting of its shareholders, the election of directors will

be included in the notice of meeting.































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                                                                  Exhibit D

                            REGISTRATION RIGHTS



1.   Definitions


     Participating Shareholders shall mean holders of record of Registrable
     --------------------------
Shares who have notified the Company as required hereunder to cause their

Registrable Securities to be included in a registration statement.


     Public Offering shall mean the offer for sale of securities pursuant
     ---------------
to an effective registration statement filed under the Securities Act.


     Registrable Shares shall mean DTI Exchange Shares, First DTI
     ------------------

Investment Shares, Second DTI Investment Shares and DTI Option Shares held

of record by Finprogetti or by persons who acquired such shares directly or

indirectly from Finprogetti other than by a Public Offering or pursuant to

a transaction following which such shares in the hands of the holders of

record are not "restricted securities" within the meaning of the Securities

Act.


     Securities Act shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
     --------------

the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, as the same may be

amended from time to time.  


2.   (a)  "Piggyback" Registration.  At any time after June 30, 1997,
          ------------------------

whenever DTI proposes to file under the Securities Act a registration

statement relating to any of its Common Stock (other than in respect of

employee benefit plans of DTI on Form S-8 or any similar form from time to

time in effect or pursuant to subsection (b)), whether on its own behalf or

on behalf of any holders of Common Stock, DTI shall, at least 30 days prior

to such filing, give written notice of such proposed filing to the

registered holders of Registrable Shares.  Upon receipt by DTI not more

than 15 days after such written notice of a written request or written

requests from one or more of such holders for registration of Registrable

Shares, DTI shall (A) include in such registration statement or in a

separate registration statement concurrently filed, and shall use its 



























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best efforts to cause such registration statement to become effective with

respect to, the Registrable Shares as to which such holder or holders

request registration and (B) if such proposed registration is in connection

with an underwritten offering of Common Stock for the benefit of DTI, upon

request of such holder or holders, use its best efforts to cause the

managing underwriter therefor to include in such offering the Registrable

Shares as to which such holder or holders request such inclusion, on terms

and conditions comparable to those of the securities offered on behalf of

DTI. 


     (b)  Demand Registration. At any time after June 30, 1997, whenever
          -------------------
one or more record holders of Registrable Shares shall make a written

request to DTI to register under the Securities Act Registrable Shares held

by such holder or holders, and the aggregate number of Registrable Shares

so requested to be registered represents, as of the date of such request,

at least 25% of the total number of the Registrable Shares originally

issued, DTI, within 30 days after such request shall promptly give written

notice of such request to all record holders of Registrable Shares other

than the holder or holders making such request, such notice stating the

estimated approximate date of filing of such registration statement, and

thereupon shall promptly use its best efforts to register the Registrable

Shares of or pertaining to the holder or holders making such request and

each other holder of Registrable Shares from whom written request for

registration is effective or received on or before the later to occur of

(A) the day after the date of such notice by DTI or (B) the day prior to

the estimated date of filing specified in such notice (the "Request Date");

provided, however, DTI shall not be required to effect more than two
- --------  -------
registrations pursuant to this subsection (b), provided, further, DTI shall
                                               --------  -------

not be required to effect any registration if the shares to be registered

may be sold under applicable securities laws without volume or other

material restrictions.


     (c)  Other Provisions Relating to Registration Rights.  In connection
          ------------------------------------------------
with any registration pursuant to this Section:


          (i)  Upon the request of any Participating Shareholders, DTI

     will cooperate with any underwriters (as defined in the

     Securities Act) for such holder, 






















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     including, without limitation, providing such information,

     certificates, comfort letters of accountants and opinions of counsel

     as may be reasonably requested by such underwriters. 


          (ii) If an offering of the Registrable Shares involves an

     underwritten offering and the managing underwriter thereof shall

     advise DTI that, in its opinion, the distribution of all or a

     part of the Registrable Shares requested to be included in the

     registration concurrently with other securities then being

     registered by DTI would materially adversely affect the

     distribution of such securities by DTI for its own account, then

     the number of such Registrable Shares included in the pending

     registration shall be reduced pro rata among all of the

     Participating Shareholders.


          (iii)     DTI will furnish to each Participating Shareholder

     (A) at least seven (7) days prior to the filing thereof with the

     Commission, a copy of the registration statement in the form in

     which DTI proposes to file the same with the Commission and, not

     later than the effective date thereof, a copy of any and all

     amendments to such registration statement, (B) within five (5)

     days of the filing thereof with the Commission, a copy of any and

     all post-effective amendments to such registration statement and

     (C) at the request of any such holder and, in the case of a

     registration pursuant to subsection (b), a reasonable number of

     copies of a preliminary prospectus and a final prospectus (each

     of which shall, as of their respective dates, comply with Section

     20 of the Securities Act and shall not, as of such dates, include

     an untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a

     material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make

     statements therein not misleading) covering the offering and sale

     by such Participating Shareholders.


          (iv) DTI will advise each of the Participating Shareholders

     of the entry of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of

     such registration statement or 

























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     of the initiation of any proceeding for that purpose, and, if such
 
     stop order should be entered, use its best efforts promptly to cause

     such stop order to be lifted or removed.


          (v)   If any event shall occur as result of which it is
 
    necessary to amend or supplement the prospectus forming a part of

     a registration statement filed hereunder in order to correct an

     untrue statement of a material fact, or an omission to state a

     material fact necessary to make statement therein, in the light

     of the circumstances existing when such prospectus is delivered

     to a purchaser, not misleading or if it is necessary to amend or

     supplement such prospectus to comply with any law, DTI forthwith

     will prepare and furnish to each Participating Shareholder a

     reasonable number of amended or supplemented prospectuses so that

     statements in the prospectuses as so amended or supplemented will

     not, in the light of the circumstances then existing, be

     misleading, or so that such prospectuses will comply with law.


          (vi) DTI will use its best efforts to qualify, file or

     register the Registrable Shares being registered under the

     securities laws of such states of the United States of America as

     may be reasonably designated by the Participating Shareholders

     and to obtain the consent, authorization or approval of any

     governmental agency (other than any such consent, authorization

     or approval required under any statute or regulation applicable

     to any such holders and not applicable to investors generally)

     required in connection with the issuance of the Registrable

     Shares being registered or in order that such holders may

     publicly sell the Registrable Shares covered by such registration

     statement.


          (vii)     With the exception of underwriting commissions and

     related distribution expenses set forth in the last sentence of

     this subparagraph, all fees, disbursements and expenses incurred

     by DTI in connection with the registration pursuant to subsection

     (a) or (b) shall be borne by DTI, including, without 

























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     limitation, all registration and filing fees, all costs of preparation
 
     and printing (in such quantities as the holders of Registrable Shares

     may reasonably request) of any registration statement and related
 
     prospectus and any amendments or supplements thereto, all fees and

     disbursements of counsel for DTI, the expenses of complying with
  
     applicable securities or blue sky laws, and all costs in connection

     with the preparation and delivery of such legal opinions, auditors'

     comfort letters or other closing documents as the Participating

     Shareholders shall reasonably request.  All underwriting commissions

     and expenses incurred in connection with the sale of the Registrable

     Shares, including expenses incurred by the underwriter, shall be

     allocated among the Participating Shareholders pro rata according to

     the number of Registrable Shares being registered by each such holder

     or in such other manner as such holders may agree.


          (viii)    DTI will indemnify and hold harmless each

     Participating Shareholder and any underwriter (as defined in the

     Securities Act) for such holder and each person or entity, if

     any, who controls such holder or underwriter within the meaning

     of the Securities Act, against any losses, claims, damages,

     liabilities, costs or expenses, joint or several, or actions in

     respect thereof to which such holder or underwriter or

     controlling person or entity may become subject under the

     Securities Act, or otherwise, insofar as such losses, claims,

     damages, liabilities, costs, expenses or actions in respect

     thereof arise out of, or are based upon, or are related to, any

     untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of any material fact

     contained in any registration statement under which Registrable

     Shares of or pertaining to such holder were registered under the

     Securities Act, any preliminary prospectus, amended preliminary

     prospectus, or final prospectus, amended preliminary prospectus,

     or final prospectus contained therein, or any amendment or

     supplement thereto, or arise out of, or are based upon, or are

     related to, the omission or alleged omission to state therein a

     material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make

     the statements therein not misleading, and will reimburse such

     holder or underwriter or controlling person 























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     or entity for any legal or other expenses reasonably incurred by them

     in connection with investigating or defending any such loss, claim,

     damage, liability or action; provided that to the extent that any such
                                  --------
     loss, claim, damage or liability arises out of, or is based upon, an

     untrue statement or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged

     omission made in said registration statement, said preliminary

     prospectus, said amended preliminary prospectus or said final

     prospectus or any said amendment or supplement in reliance upon, and

     in conformity with, written information furnished to DTI in an

     instrument duly executed by such holder or by any underwriter for such

     holder specifically for use in the preparation thereof, DTI will not

     be so liable to such holder or underwriter.


          (ix) Each Participating Shareholder will indemnify and hold

     harmless DTI, its officers, directors, agents and employees, and any

     underwriter therefor against any losses, claims, damages, liabilities,

     costs or expenses, joint or several, or actions in respect thereof to

     which such person may become subject under the Securities Act, or

     otherwise, insofar as such losses, claims, damages, liabilities,

     costs, expenses or actions in respect thereof arise out of, or are

     based upon, or are related to, any untrue statement or alleged untrue

     statement of any material fact contained in any registration statement

     under which Registrable Shares of or pertaining to such Participating

     Shareholder were registered under the Securities Act, any preliminary

     prospectus, amended preliminary prospectus, or final prospectus,

     amended preliminary prospectus, or final prospectus contained therein,

     or any amendment or supplement thereto, or arise out of, or are based

     upon, or are related to, the omission or alleged omission to state

     therein a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to

     make the statements therein not misleading, in each case to the

     extent, but only to the extent, that such untrue statement (or alleged

     untrue statement) or omission (or alleged omission) is made in such

     registration statement, preliminary prospectus, amended preliminary

     prospectus, or final prospectus, amended preliminary prospectus, or

     final prospectus contained therein, or any amendment or supplement

     thereto, in reliance upon and in conformity with information 




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     furnished to DTI by such Participating Shareholder in writing

     expressly for use therein; provided, however, that the obligations of
                                --------  -------

     each such Participating Shareholder shall be limited to an amount

     equal to the net proceeds to such holder of Registrable Securities

     sold pursuant to such registration statement. 












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                                                               Exhibit 10.1


In consideration of the mutual agreements contained herein, the undersigned

confirm and agree that all shares of De Tomaso Industries, Inc. now are

hereafter owned by Finprogetti S.p.A. or any of the undersigned will be

voted for the election of the following directors:

          I*                                 II*

Dott. Carlo Garavaglia                  Howard E. Chase**

Dott. Albino Collini**                  Santiago De Tomaso

Dott. Giovanni Avallone                 Mario Tozzi Condivi

Ing. Francesco Pugno Vanoni**           Patrick D'Angelo

Dott.ssa Maria Luisa Ruzzon             Roberto Corradi



*  May be changed by a majority of the listed persons

** Also Executive Committee member



The foregoing arrangements shall terminate at such time as all shares of

Common Stock of De Tomaso Industries, Inc. owned by Finprogetti S.p.A. are

transferred to its shareholders.


July 17, 1995                                 /S/ Pugno Vanoni             
                                             ------------------------------
                                             PUGNO VANONI


July 17, 1995                                 /S/ Howard E. Chase          
                                             ------------------------------
                                             HOWARD E. CHASE


July 17, 1995                                 /S/ Mario Tozzi-Condivi      
                                             ------------------------------
                                             MARIO TOZZI-CONDIVI


July 17, 1995                                 /S/ Albino Collini           
                                             ------------------------------
                                             ALBINO COLLINI




























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                                                               Exhibit 10.2
                                                               ------------


DE TOMASO INDUSTRIES, INC.
  P.O. BOX 856, RED BANK, NEW JERSEY 07701 - TEL: (201) 842-7200 - OFFICE:
  107 MONMOUTH STREET


20th July 1995

Pirunico Trustees (Jersey) Limited
44 Esplanade, 
St. Helier, 
Jersey,
JE2 3QB

Dear Sirs,

This letter confirms as follows:

1. This company entered into an agreement by letter dated 10th April 1995
   with Sig. Alejandro De Tomaso whereby he agreed to sell some or all of
   his holding of common and preferred stock of the company at such dates
   and for such consideration as are defined therein.

2. This company confirms that Pirunico Trustee (Jersey) Limited is now
   beneficially interested in that common and preferred stock which is the
   subject of the agreement of 10th April 1995, as follows:

          As Trustees of the Woodborne Trust
          228,349 shares of common stock and 475,425 shares of preferred
          stock being the consideration agreed to the properties and cash
          described in items 1) through 4) of the agreement of 10th April
          1995.

          As Trustee of the Tail Trust
          251,955 shares of common stock and 524,575 shares of preferred
          stock being the remaining shares subject to conditions 1 through
          4 of the agreement of 10th April 1995.

3. This company confirms that the Finprogetti transaction was concluded
   this week in Milan and this company will transfer today the following
   assets to Pirunico Trustees (Jersey) Limited, their nominees or assigns
   in exchange for the stock held for the Woodbourne Trust:

   a.     239,760 quotas (par value lire 1,000) of Hotel Roma Srl being the
          equity interest of American Finance Spa in Hotel Roma Srl.

   b.     13,051 shares (par value lire 1000) of Immobiliare Canalgrande
          spa being the equity interest of GBM spa in Immobiliare
          Canalgrande spa.

   c.     A new company owning the following assets and liabilities:



























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          Assets - all rights, title and interest of OAM spa in and to
          those Maserati Motor vehicles and engines referred to as the
          Maserati Museum and 100,000,000 lire in cash

          Liabilities - the costs related to the incorporation of the new
          company and those outstanding in respect of the Maserati Museum.

   d.     Lire 4,900,000,000 in cash.

          The assets listed in a. to c. above were the subject of a
          valuation of KPMG on or about 14th December 1994 and the company
          warrants that there has been no material change in the state of
          affairs of Hotel Roma srl and Immobiliare Canalgrande spa, or of
          the condition of the Maserati Museum, since that date and
          Pirunico Trustees (Jersey) Limited accept that, except to the
          extent of this warranty, the transfer of these assets in their
          existing state, together with the cash payment, represents full
          and final settlement of the company's obligations under the
          second paragraph of the agreement of 10th April 1995.

4. This company will hold 251,955 shares of common stock and 524,575 shares
   of preferred stock (or together 776,530 shares of common stock), the
   stock beneficially owned by Pirunico Trustees (Jersey) Limited as
   trustees of the Tail Trust, in the name and for the benefit of Pirunico
   Trustees (Jersey) Limited, subject to the following conditions:

   1)     We will register stock for sale, at our expense and when you
          request us to do so, subject to the Securities Act 1983, as
          amended, utilising a registration statement for such purpose
          which shall remain effective until 30th June 1998 or until such
          earlier date as all of the shares shall have been sold by you.

   2)     We may purchase any or all of such shares at such time or times
          prior to 30th June 1998 on giving twenty days written notice to
          you of our intention to purchase all or a part of your holding at
          the agreed price of $11.27 US Dollars per share subject only to
          your rights to, within 15 days of our giving notice, choose to
          take delivery of such shares yourselves.

   3)     We will buy the balance of your holding on 30th June 1998 at the
          agreed price of 11.27 US Dollars per share.

5. This company will underwrite its obligations under 4. above by means of
   a bank guarantee to be issued in the form of the draft attached to this
   letter.  This guarantee will initially be for an amount of Lire
   15,000,000,000 but the company hereby acknowledges and accepts that it
   is obligated to purchase the stock in US Dollars and hereby undertakes
   to maintain the value of the guarantee at no less than the lire
   equivalent of the sum of US Dollars required at any time to purchase
   such number of shares as are described in clause 4., or as such number
   may have been reduced by our purchase of part of such shares or your
   withdrawal of shares from the provisions of the April 10th 1995
   agreement as provided therein, at the price of 11.27 US Dollars per
   share.























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6. In the case of any dispute the terms and conditions of the agreement of
   10th April 1995 shall prevail.

Please indicate your agreement herewith by signing and returning the
enclosed copy of this letter.

Yours faithfully,

for and on behalf of
DE TOMASO INDUSTRIES, INC.


Howard E. Chase
Vice President                           /S/ PETER R. LEWIN                
                                        -----------------------------------
                                        Peter R. Lewin, Director for and on
                                        behalf of Pirunico Trustees
                                        (Jersey) Limited





























































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