Panther J72 1972–1981 car dimensions: 4064 mm long, 1664 mm wide and 1346 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,136 kg.
The cabin has Connolly leather seats and a wood dash with Jaguar gauges. Power steering and a radio are standard. Air conditioning is optional. Seats are large and comfortable with a view over the long bonnet.
You sit in large adjustable Connolly leather seats behind a walnut fascia with Jaguar dials. The open two-seater cabin feels well-trimmed and comfortable for touring, with a firm ride and power-assisted steering that is accurate on smooth roads. High speeds bring strong winds, but the car remains stable.
Petrol engines: Jaguar 3.8 or 4.2 straight-six or optional 5.3 V12.
Fuel tank capacity 118 litres.
Servo-assisted disc brakes all round.
Power-assisted recirculating-ball steering.
Some early cars had a fuel tank crash defect requiring modification.
The car runs on petrol via twin SU carbs on the six-cylinder engines or multiple carbs on the V12. Period figures put consumption around 14 mpg for the sixes and lower for the V12, with one claim of 20 mpg on a six. The tank holds 118 litres.
The Jaguar-sourced mechanicals mean parts support follows those engines and gearboxes, with aluminium bodywork needing specialist care for longevity.
Safety kit centres on servo disc brakes front and rear plus power steering. A 1976 recall addressed a fuel-tank piercing risk in a crash on six cars. No crash-test ratings appear in the record.
Keep the car by protecting the hand-formed aluminium body and Connolly leather. The open roadster design needs a good hood and tonneau for weather, with beam-axle suspension suiting smooth roads best.
Length 4064 mm, Width 1664 mm, Height 1346 mm, Wheelbase 2770 mm (J72 1972–1981)
Sources: manufacturer data, Carfolio.com, Wikipedia, Classic & Sports Car factfile.