Panther De Ville

Panther De Ville ( Saloon )

The Panther DeVille was an automobile of the British vehicle manufacturer Panther Westwinds, which was produced from 1974 to 1985 in small numbers and crafted.

In style it leaned on the design of the 1930s. Robert Jankel, owner of Panther Westwinds had, can be recognizable inspired by the Bugatti T41 " Royale ". However, the DeVille was not an accurate replica of the model, but made ​​a very free interpretation of this theme dar.

Technology

The DeVille was resting on a chassis, the Panthers had developed specifically for this vehicle. The drive technology came largely from Jaguar; which applied to the motor as well as for the automatic transmission and other components. Were available for both the 4.2 -liter six- cylinder and the 5.3 liter twelve- cylinder Jaguar; However, the six-cylinder was more spread far. The use of Jaguar engineering required on the right side of the hood a conspicuous bulge, with regard to the placement of the engine, however, was inevitably detrimental to the appearance.

Most DeVille models were produced as four door sedans. There were also individual specimens that were built as two-door coupe and as a convertible. The passenger compartment of the four-door sedan was taken over in 1800 " Landcrab " from Austin; This is indicated by the wide doors that were for this model (and some further derivations ) significant. The Coupe, however, came the doors from the Jaguar XJC.

Dissemination

Between 1974 and 1985 caused a total of 60 copies of the DeVille, including 46 as a sedan and 11 as a convertible. A copy was made ​​in 1984 as an extended six-door sedan; Purchaser was a prince from Malaysia.