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| − | '''Panther Rio. 1975–7 (prod. 38 sold). 4-door saloon. F/R, 1854, 1998 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC).''' Car “couturier” Robert Jankel of Panther Westwinds believed there was a market for a smaller-sized luxury saloon in the wake of the fuel crisis. Using the [[Triumph Dolomite (1972–80)]] as the basis, Panther built a saloon to an extremely high, limousine-like quality. Rio Especial was based around [[Triumph Dolomite Sprint]]. Extravagant price: the Especial cost nearly £2,000 more than the [[Jaguar XJ Series II|Jaguar XJ12]]. | + | '''Panther Rio. 1975–7 (prod. 38 sold). 4-door saloon. F/R, 1854, 1998 cm³ (I4 OHC).''' Car “couturier” Robert Jankel of Panther Westwinds believed there was a market for a smaller-sized luxury saloon in the wake of the fuel crisis. Using the [[Triumph Dolomite (1972–80)]] as the basis, Panther built a saloon to an extremely high, limousine-like quality. Rio Especial was based around [[Triumph Dolomite Sprint]]. Extravagant price: the Especial cost nearly £2,000 more than the [[Jaguar XJ Series II|Jaguar XJ12]]. |
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Latest revision as of 12:40, 23 November 2013
Panther Rio. 1975–7 (prod. 38 sold). 4-door saloon. F/R, 1854, 1998 cm³ (I4 OHC). Car “couturier” Robert Jankel of Panther Westwinds believed there was a market for a smaller-sized luxury saloon in the wake of the fuel crisis. Using the Triumph Dolomite (1972–80) as the basis, Panther built a saloon to an extremely high, limousine-like quality. Rio Especial was based around Triumph Dolomite Sprint. Extravagant price: the Especial cost nearly £2,000 more than the Jaguar XJ12.
Manufacturing location: Byfleet, Surrey, England
Marque: Panther
Off-site link
Austin Rover Online: Panther Rio
