Lot 033: 1960 PANTHER MODEL 100

The Panther Model 100 formed part of the three bike range which Panther announced when production recommenced in 1945. Initially, girder forks were fitted; however these were replaced with Dowty Oleomatic items in 1947. In 1954 Panther introduced a pivoted fork frame together with conventional telescopic forks manufactured in house. Throughout this period the "100" retained a twin port head, however in 1957 a new model joined the Panther range in the form of the Model 100 de luxe with the existing model becoming known as the "Standard". The "Standard" adopted a new single port head and a single sided front brake. This example of the "Standard" model and Watsonian Sports sidecar has had only two owners from new and has won the concours award at the Panther National Rally on two occasions following its restoration in 1990. The cylinder head has been converted to run on unleaded fuel and a new final drive chain, sprockets, primary drive chain, mainshaft oil seal and shock absorber rubbers have recently been fitted. The electrical system, which is described by the vendor as being good has benefited from new wiring recently and the engine, transmission and cycle parts are all described as being in good condition. A Swansea V5C, valid MOT certificate until the 27th June 2008 and a road fund licence valid until the end of June 2008 accompany the combination.