The Lazer was an open roadster sports car produced by the UK's Panther Westwinds company in 1974.

The Canadian importer for Panther wanted Robert Jankel to build a unique automobile as a surprise present for his wife.

The OTT rear wing gave the car something of a "Wacky Races" appearance, although in overall terms, the car's design was quite respectable, featuring energy absorbing bodywork with box-section crumple zones.

Although a visionary example of automotive design, the woman for whom it had been built rejected this gift from her husband.

Delivered in August 1974, the car was promptly returned to Panther's UK premises, where it languished for a couple of years before being sold to the Crown Prince of Iran, Reza Pahlavi, as he was still a teenager.