This Panther's styling evoked a Bugatti Royale, but its doors came from somewhere far humbler — the ordinary BMC 1800 family car.
Lead trim: De Ville 4.2 L Jaguar XK straight-six
Panther De VilleDe Ville · 1974–1985
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FactThis Panther's styling evoked a Bugatti Royale, but its doors came from somewhere far humbler — the ordinary BMC 1800 family car.
The Panther De Ville, a neo-classic luxury car conceived by Panther Westwinds founder Robert Jankel to appeal to nouveau-riche buyers of the era (customers included Elton John and Oliver Reed), was hand-built from 1974 to 1985 — about 60 made, including eleven two-door convertibles that were for years Britain's most expensive car. Offered as a 4-door saloon, 2-door coupe, 2-door convertible or 6-door limousine, it used a 4.2-litre Jaguar XK straight-six or a 5.3-litre Jaguar V12, through a 3-speed automatic (1974-1976) or 4-speed automatic (1977-1985). Front engine, rear-wheel drive; wheelbase 142.0 in (3,607 mm), length 204.0 in (5,182 mm), width 71.0 in (1,803 mm), height 61.0 in (1,549 mm), curb weight 4,370 lb (1,982 kg).
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Trims & Figures
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Ville 4.2 L Jaguar XK straight-six | 1974–1985 | 4.2 L Inline-6 | — | — | — | RWD | — | — |
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