Out now: the Autocade Yearbook 2024
Join us on our Facebook page Written by humans

Panther De Ville
Out now: Autocade Yearbook 2024

From Autocade

Revision as of 18:40, 23 November 2013 by WikiSysop (talk | contribs) (Text replace - "6 cyl." to "I6")
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to: navigation, search

1978 Panther de Ville.jpg

Panther De Ville. 1974–85 (prod. 60 approx.). 4-door saloon, 2-door coupé, 2-door convertible, 6-door limousine. F/R, 4235 cm³ (I6 DOHC), 5343 cm³ (V12 OHC). Panther creates a new flagship to sit about its original J72 model, based around Jaguar XJ mechanicals. A pastiche of the Bugatti Royale, creator and “car couturier” Robert Jankel targeted his De Ville at the nouveaux riches, and they found homes with the likes of Elton John. Lavish, though never as quick as the Jaguars due to the weight and poor aerodynamics. Humble bits included BMC “Landcrab” doors. Cars were custom-made and De Ville was usually the most expensive car on the UK price lists. Few redeeming features other than exclusivity; caught on to the 1930s retro craze that seemed to emerge in the 1970s.


Manufacturing location: Weybridge, Surrey, England

Marque: Panther

 

Search Carfolio for full specifications


Out now: Autocade Yearbook 2024