Panther Westwinds
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Panther Westwinds Ltd were a UK-based company - founded by Robert Jankel, of Jankel Group fame - who produced many Range Rover conversions. Jankel sold Panther Westwinds in 1979 to a Korean buyer, who continued production of vehicle conversions until 1987.
Panther 4 door conversion
(Taken from the Panther brochure) In recognition of growing worldwide demand, our Special Product Division have made arrangements to convert the world famous Range Rover to 4 door specification, and the unit has been given proprietary approval by British Leyland.
Whilst the basic 4 door conversion now gives this remarkable and proven 4 x 4 vehicle total versatility, we can also make whatever other detailed modifications to new or used Range Rovers which may be individually required.
Dash or roof-mounted air conditioning, an electric sun-roof, luxury interior trim, special paint finish, stereo installation and hunting specification are examples of the work which can be done be the same highly skilled craftsmen who hand build the illustrated Panther automobiles.
We also undertake special conversions for military and police applications, including the following:
Additional rear facing seat, field radio communications equipment, bonnet-mounted spare wheel, interior grab rails and running boards, writing desk, filing cabinet, secretarial equipment, drinking water system with hand basin and electrically powered water supply with outlet, twin 3 cubic foot capacity refrigerators, sleeping berths, dining equipment, cooking equipment with six gas burners, utensils and unbreakable crockery, storage compartment, wardrobe and elevating roof.
Our products have been universally acclaimed as being the best finish and having the highest quality obtainable at any price.
These automobiles from our production range, which are all air conditioned, are examples of Panther's superb craftsmanship. They are hand coachbuilt in aluminium to whatever specifications our clients may require, with the interiors appointed in only the finest quality leathers, suedes and carpeting.
Panther 6 wheel conversion
The Panther 6 wheel conversions had fully open wheel arches, not seen on other similar 6 wheels conversions, and were available with a widened vehicle body if required. These vehicles were given electric windows, central locking, Air-conditioning, two batteries, Wolfrace wheels, and uprated engine giving a 20% power increase.
One of these 6x6 versions was reserved by king Khaled (Khalid) of Saudi Arabia. For this conversion the suspension was reinforced, underbody protection fitted, and uprated air filtration fitted. The interior was done in blue Connolly leather and Dralon, with Wilton carpeting. The rear passenger space boasted independent air-con settings, colour television and a Betamax video recorder.
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