Descrizione

  • The first LHD DeVille produced

  • The Los Angeles Autoshow car

  • One of only 60 ever constructed and even fewer in LHD

  • Certainly one of the world's finest examples

  • Recently fully re-trimmed to a high standard

  • Most desirable 5.3 Litre V12 variant

  • The most expensive British production car at launch

  • A favourite of Rockstars and Hollywood Glitterati alike

  • The legendary onscreen car of choice for Cruella De Vil

Produced between 1974 and 1985, around 60 De Villes were handmade and were known for being expensive, with the convertible being listed as the most expensive production car in Britain for many years. The De Ville had a wheelbase of 142 inches and was powered by either a Jaguar straight-six or a V12 engine. The exterior was designed to resemble the Bugatti Royale, with flowing wing lines and large headlights. 

Inside, the De Ville had a modern cockpit despite the pre-war styling of the exterior. It was equipped with Jaguar suspension, power steering, and automatic transmission, making it easy to drive and relatively quick. The speed was limited, however, by poor aerodynamics. Due to the De Ville’s stylish exterior and luxurious interior, often including TV Sets and drinks bars, they appealed to the rich and famous of the time. 

The extravagant Panther De Ville attracted a certain type of owner. Famous owners include the singer Elton John, Boxer George Foreman, the Shah of Iran, French singer Johnny Hallyday and sharer of the famous moniker, one Cruella De Vil! 

In the original animated film, Cruella drove a custom black and white 1974 Panther De Ville Saloon, which was similar in styling to the car she drove in the original book. In Disney’s 101 Dalmatians in 1996 and the subsequent 102 Dalmatians 4 years later, Cruella also drove a Panther De Ville, and again in 2021 for the film Cruella in 2021, when a Chevrolet V8 engine replaced the Jaguar engine. 

Another famous De Ville owner was British actor and infamous hell-raiser, Oliver Reed. Appearing in diverse film roles such as the Hammer gothic horror franchise, the 1968 Oscar-winning musical “Oliver!” and Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator”, he was known as much for his private life as he was his acting.

Now available for viewing at the DD Classics Dealership in London, please call for more information.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the above information but errors may occur. Please check with a salesperson.

Dettagli del veicolo

Dati veicolo

Marca
Panther
Serie di modelli
De Ville
Modello
De Ville Saloon
Prima immatricolazione
Non fornito
Anno di fabbricazione
1984
Chilometraggio
6.500 km
Numero di telaio
Non fornito
Numero del motore
Non fornito
Numero del cambio
Non fornito
Matching numbers
NO
Numero di proprietari
Non fornito

Dettagli tecnici

Tipo carrozzeria
Berlina
Potenza (kW/CV)
213/289
Cilindrata (cm³)
5343
Cilindri
12
Porte
Non fornito
Posizione volante
Sinistra
Cambio
Automatico
Marce
Non fornito
Trazione
Posteriore
Freno anteriore
Non fornito
Freno posteriore
Non fornito
Carburante
Benzina

Configurazione individuale

Colore carrozzeria
Marrone
Colore interni
Marrone
Materiale interni
Pelle

Condizione, registrazione e documentazione

Ha un rapporto
Immatricolato
Pronta a partire

Località

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DD Classics Ltd.

Daniel Donovan

97-101 North Road

TW9 4HJ Kew

🇬🇧 Regno Unito

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