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1975 Panther

Panther Westwinds J72

Panther Westwinds

Panther Westwinds&nbsp;(commonly known as&nbsp;Panther, not to be confused with <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/panther-motorcycles/">Panther Motorcycles</a>) was a manufacturer of niche&nbsp;sports cars&nbsp;and&nbsp;luxury cars, based in&nbsp;Surrey,&nbsp;United Kingdom. Founded in 1972 by&nbsp;Robert Jankel, the Panther company enjoyed success throughout the 1970s with retro-styled cars based on the mechanical components of standard production cars from other manufacturers. Well known models include the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/panther-westwinds/lima/">Lima</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/panther-westwinds/j72/">J72</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/panther-westwinds/kallista/">Kallista</a>.

Panther Westwinds (commonly known as Panther, not to be confused with Panther Motorcycles) was a manufacturer of niche sports cars and…

The Panther J72 was a family of low production sports cars that was introduced in 1972.&nbsp; The J72 was created to emulate the famed <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/jaguar/ss-100/">Jaguar SS100</a>, and was built on <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/jaguar/xj/">Jaguar XJ</a> mechanicals. This series of cars were available with three engine options, all of which were sourced from Jaguar: 3.8L inline six, 4.2L inline six, and 5.3L V12. These engines sent power to the rear wheels via both manual and automatic transmission options. Just a total of 368 examples were built before the Panther J72 was discontinued.

The Panther J72 was a family of low production sports cars that was introduced in 1972. The J72 was created to emulate the famed Jaguar…

Panther Westwinds Lima

The Panther Lima was a family of sports cars that was introduced in 1976. The Lima was built in a two door, open top body style, and was powered by a 2.3L inline four that was available in naturally aspirated or turbocharged versions. These engines sent their power through manual or automatic transmissions to the rear wheels. The Lima was mechanically based on the Vauxhall Magnum, and was in production until 1982, with a total of 897 examples made.

The Panther Lima was a family of sports cars that was introduced in 1976. The Lima was built in a two door, open top body style, and was…

Lima

Panther Westwinds Kallista

The Panther Kallista was a series of open top roadsters that was introduced for the 1982 model year. The Kallista featured retro-inspired styling, as well as a folding top roof. These cars featured Ford mechanicals, and were available with a selection of inline four and V6 engines, all of which sent power to the rear wheels via manual and automatic transmission options. Production of the Kallista ended in 1990, but a badge-engineered version built by Ssangyong was available until 1993.

The Panther Kallista was a series of open top roadsters that was introduced for the 1982 model year. The Kallista featured retro-inspired…

Kallista

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The Panther J72 was a family of low production sports cars that was introduced in 1972.&nbsp; The J72 was created to emulate the famed <a href="MKT:5438" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/jaguar/ss-100/">Jaguar SS100</a>, and was built on <a href="MKT:2032" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/jaguar/xj/">Jaguar XJ</a> mechanicals. This series of cars were available with three engine options, all of which were sourced from Jaguar: 3.8L inline six, 4.2L inline six, and 5.3L V12. These engines sent power to the rear wheels via both manual and automatic transmission options. Just a total of 368 examples were built before the Panther J72 was discontinued.

1975 Panther Westwinds J72

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