Panther J72

The Panther J72 was a two-seat roadster built by the British specialist maker Panther Westwinds and sold from 1972 to 1981. It was the company's first production model, styled to recall the Jaguar SS100 of the 1930s, with aluminium coachwork, Connolly leather upholstery and mechanical parts taken from the Jaguar XJ. Buyers could choose the 5.3 litre V12 or the 3.8 and 4.2 litre six cylinder XK engines, and the V12 became a regular option after a custom car shown at the 1973 Frankfurt Motor Show proved popular. Wikipedia counts 368 built, while the Panther Car Club gives about 376 and a longer run to 1986. Celebrity buyers included Elizabeth Taylor and Freddie Mercury.