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Robert Jankel

British automobile designer

Robert Jankel (1 January 1938 – 25 May 2005) was a British designer of limousines, armoured cars, and other speciality vehicles. He also founded the automotive company Panther Westwinds.2

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Born Jan 1, 1938, died May 25, 2005.1

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedSt Paul's School3

Born in London on 1st January 1938, Jankel was educated at St Paul's School, he enjoyed sport especially rowing. He studied engineering at Chelsea College.

Jankel built his first car in 1954: he rebuilt and customised a wrecked Austin 7. After an unsuccessful attempt at selling cars, he agreed to join the family fashion business, Goldenfields. During his time as a fashion designer, he still worked on cars, including a classic 1930 Rolls-Royce, which he completely rebuilt in 1970. On a trip to Spain, a bullfighter offered Jankel £10,000 for the Rolls-Royce. It was this sale that inspired Jankel to found an automobile company.

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Career

Occupation: engineer, car designer, designer, businessperson.5

Personal life

  • BornJan 1, 1938, London6
  • CitizenshipUnited Kingdom7

Jankel married Jennifer Loss, daughter of bandleader Joe Loss, in 1962. They had four children together: a daughter and three sons.

Jankel was an avid deer farmer. He and his wife were founding members of North West Surrey Synagogue.

Robert Jankel was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2001. He remained an active member of the Jankel Group until his death in Weybridge on 25 May 2005.

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