Confirming Martyn's pricing, the leopard appeared in catalogs at the time for 1200 to 1500 pounds which in those days was $2000 plus to $3000 plus in US dollars. I have one of these, it is spectacular, there are so few of them out there, it is a centerpiece to a "Rebel" collection! I love mine.
I look at items like this in the following manner - you are buying it b/c it is unique and you love it, the price doesn't matter then. A piece like this is not an investment, it is a collection focal point and meant to be enjoyed!
TD