<P> With a wheelbase of 142 inches (3,600 mm), the tubular - framed De Ville used a straight - six engine or a V12 engine from Jaguar Cars . The flowing wing lines and big headlights of the De Ville were styled to imitate the Bugatti Royale . The cockpit of the De Ville was modern, without the exterior's pretense of pre-war styling . </P> <P> The Panther De Ville was equipped with Jaguar suspension, power steering and automatic transmission, so it was an easy car to drive and quite quick, although poor aerodynamics tended to keep the top speed low . Interiors were lavish and often featured TV sets and drinks bars . The doors of the De Ville were from the BMC 1800 family car . </P> <P> A Panther De Ville was used in Disney's 1996 live - action movie 101 Dalmatians as Cruella de Vil's car . The Jaguar engine in the car was replaced with a small - block Chevrolet V8 . </P> <P> The Panther de Ville was hand painted by Alexander Mitchell </P>

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