Beschrijving

  • 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.

Voertuigdetails

Kenmerken

Merk
Panther
Modelserie
De Ville
Model
De Ville Saloon
Eerste registratie
Niet voorzien
Bouwjaar
1984
Kilometerstand
6.500 km
Carrosserienummer
Niet voorzien
Motornummer
Niet voorzien
Transmissienummer
Niet voorzien
Gelijke nummers
Nee
Aantal eigenaren
Niet voorzien

Technische details

Carrosserie detail
Sedan
Vermogen (kW/pk)
213/289
Cilinderinhoud (cm³)
5343
Cilinders
12
Deuren
Niet voorzien
Stuur
Links
Versnellingsbak
Automatisch
Versnellingen
Niet voorzien
Transmissie
Achterkant
Remmen voor
Niet voorzien
Remmen achter
Niet voorzien
Brandstof
Benzine

Individuele configuratie

Kleur
Bruin
Interieurkleur
Bruin
Interieur materiaal
Leder

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