Panther Westwinds - Revision history

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	{{List of ~~(Insert Marque)~~ Models}}'''Panther Westwinds''' (commonly known as '''Panther''') was a specialty [[automobile]] manufacturer in Surrey, United Kingdom. Founded in 1972 by [[Robert Jankel]], the Panther company enjoyed success throughout the 1970s with retro-styled cars based on production mechanicals. The company's [[Panther J72]], like the resurrected [[Stutz Blackhawk]] in the United States, became a car for top celebrities to be seen in.		{{List of {{PAGENAME}} Models}}'''Panther Westwinds''' (commonly known as '''Panther''') was a specialty [[automobile]] manufacturer in Surrey, United Kingdom. Founded in 1972 by [[Robert Jankel]], the Panther company enjoyed success throughout the 1970s with retro-styled cars based on production mechanicals. The company's [[Panther J72]], like the resurrected [[Stutz Blackhawk]] in the United States, became a car for top celebrities to be seen in.

	It was not just retro-cars Panther was interested in. In 1975 the [[Panther Rio]] was announced - a [[Triumph Dolomite]] with grotesque 'Rolls-Royce' styling and interior appointments - the cost of which was equivalent to three Triumph Dolomites!		It was not just retro-cars Panther was interested in. In 1975 the [[Panther Rio]] was announced - a [[Triumph Dolomite]] with grotesque 'Rolls-Royce' styling and interior appointments - the cost of which was equivalent to three Triumph Dolomites!

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	'''Panther Westwinds''' (commonly known as '''Panther''') was a specialty [[automobile]] manufacturer in Surrey, United Kingdom. Founded in 1972 by [[Robert Jankel]], the Panther company enjoyed success throughout the 1970s with retro-styled cars based on production mechanicals. The company's [[Panther J72]], like the resurrected [[Stutz Blackhawk]] in the United States, became a car for top celebrities to be seen in.		{{List of (Insert Marque) Models}}'''Panther Westwinds''' (commonly known as '''Panther''') was a specialty [[automobile]] manufacturer in Surrey, United Kingdom. Founded in 1972 by [[Robert Jankel]], the Panther company enjoyed success throughout the 1970s with retro-styled cars based on production mechanicals. The company's [[Panther J72]], like the resurrected [[Stutz Blackhawk]] in the United States, became a car for top celebrities to be seen in.

	It was not just retro-cars Panther was interested in. In 1975 the [[Panther Rio]] was announced - a [[Triumph Dolomite]] with grotesque 'Rolls-Royce' styling and interior appointments - the cost of which was equivalent to three Triumph Dolomites!		It was not just retro-cars Panther was interested in. In 1975 the [[Panther Rio]] was announced - a [[Triumph Dolomite]] with grotesque 'Rolls-Royce' styling and interior appointments - the cost of which was equivalent to three Triumph Dolomites!

Red marquis at 07:15, 2 February 2007

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'''Panther Westwinds''' (commonly known as '''Panther''') was a specialty [[automobile]] manufacturer in Surrey, United Kingdom. Founded in 1972 by [[Robert Jankel]], the Panther company enjoyed success throughout the 1970s with retro-styled cars based on production mechanicals. The company's [[Panther J72]], like the resurrected [[Stutz Blackhawk]] in the United States, became a car for top celebrities to be seen in.

It was not just retro-cars Panther was interested in. In 1975 the [[Panther Rio]] was announced - a [[Triumph Dolomite]] with grotesque 'Rolls-Royce' styling and interior appointments - the cost of which was equivalent to three Triumph Dolomites!

Another Panther was the infamous [[Panther 6]], one car was officially built and another copy constructed later (before Panther collapsed). This machine had slick aerodynamic convertible bodywork, 6 wheels (like the [[Tyrrell Racing|Tyrrell]] racecar), a thirsty mid-mounted Cadillac 8.2L V8 (with twin turbochargers) and apparently, could top the double ton (200 mph / 322 km/h)! The people who actually drove the thing found it 'interesting!'

The Panther company collapsed in 1980 and was purchased by Young Kim of Korea. He built a new factory in Harlow and began assembling cars using Korean-made bodies. In the 1980s, the company moved into the [[sports car]] arena, culminating with the 1990 [[Panther Solo]]. Panther lost money on every Solo, and the company was liquidated to Korean [[SsangYong Motor Company]] shortly afterwards.

==List of Panther vehicles==
* 1972-1981 [[Panther J72]]
* 1974-1975 [[Panther FF]]
* 1974-1975 [[Panther Lazer]]
* 1974-1985 [[Panther De Ville]]
* 1975-1977 [[Panther Rio]]
* 1977 [[Panther 6]]
* 1976-1982 [[Panther Lima]]
* 1982-1990 [[Panther Kallista]]
* 1989-1990 [[Panther Solo]]

==External links==
{{commonscat|Panther vehicles}}
*[http://www.pantherclub.co.uk/ The Panther Enthusiasts Club UK]

*[http://www.MyPanther.de/ Independent Panther Car Website]

[[Category:Defunct motor vehicle manufacturers of the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:MAkes]]