Recalls for 1976 Panther J72

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Panther J72 (Brooklands) (1972-81) Engines (Jaguar) 4235cc S6 DOC or 5343cc V12 OC
Production 368
Registration Number ONF 43 P (Manchester)

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was an ultra-exclusive luxury roadster, the first production vehicle of the Panther Westwinds company. The J72 was the companies first product, designed by Robert Jankel and built at Weybridge, Surrey. It was an ultra-exclusive luxury roadster, intended to compete with the best of the 1970s motor industry. It used mechanicals from the XJ12, including the 5.3 L Jaguar V12 engine, and was styled to evoke a 1930s Roadster particularly the Jaguar SS100. The J.72 was also offered with the 3.8 L and 4.2 L XK engines.

With its Connolly leather upholstery, and aluminum coachwork. The car was purchased by a celebrity clientele, including comedian Redd Foxx, Freddy Mercury, and Elizabeth Taylor. The first units were assembled at Michael Walker's garage, Woking. The chassis was supplied by Geoff Jago near Chichester, The engines and gearboxes came from Forward Engineering, Coventry. The chassis was built up then sent away to have the body fitted, returned for Engine fitting, then sent to the trimmers for the interior and hood. Final work and start-up was carried out at Michael Walkers, Woking, including test drives around the local country roads

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