In 1972, Jankel left the fashion industry to found motor company Panther Westwinds in Weybridge, Surrey, England.
The Panther 6, a two-seater roadster outfitted with six wheels, followed in 1977, but because of its high cost, unconventional design and relative obscurity, only two were produced one black and one white both cars made with powerful Cadillac V8 Turbocharged engine.