Before researching this tip sent over by T.J., I had never heard of Panther Westwinds and its predilection for creating retro-classic fiberglass roadsters. The company was founded in Britain in 1972 by Robert Jankel, who trained as an engineer…. more»
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9k Original Miles: 1986 Panther Kallista
It would be easy to look at this 1986 Panther Kallista and believe it is just another of the numerous kit cars that flooded the market during the 1970s and 1980s. However, it is far more than that. The… more»
Rare Turbo: 1980 Panther Lima Series 2
Depending on who you talk to, the late Robert Jankel was considered a lateral thinker whose mind never stopped working to solve the automotive world’s many problems. In contrast, others claim his ideas were too radical and impractical to… more»
Not a Kit Car! 1986 Panther Kallista
The Kallista was a low-production imitator of classic cars of the 1930s. It was built by Panther Car Co. in England and was not a kit car although all key mechanical components came from 1980s Fords. This sweet-looking roadster… more»
Not a Kit Car: 1986 Panther Kallista Roadster
Enthusiasts of a certain stripe have long loved a certain styling that is most often associated with something between a Caterham and a Morgan. The concept of a lightweight roadster with very little to separate you from the road… more»
Most Beautiful! 1986 Panther Kallista
This is not a kit car! Panther Westwinds was a British manufacturer of retro sports cars before retro was cool. By 1986 they had already gone bankrupt for the first time and had re-launched the company with the steel-bodied… more»