They always seemed to have that rivet-counting-old-man-in-a-flat-cap vibe, and that gappy engine with the sloping cylinder always looked to me like the second one had fallen off...It's a quintessentially 'British' bike, and as my influences have always been American, I never paid Panthers much attention... although I'm aware they have a fanatical following. Then I saw Shaun's bike recently, and it's changed my opinion.
I think his mock-up looks great, and I hope he manages to maintain the bike's squat lines, stance and crusty charm right to the end of the build. That sidestand might need rethinking though...
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great looking little bike isnt it - as for panther owners...
old men: absolutely
flat cap: quite possibly
rivet counting: no way - they are the most bodging bunch i have ever met.
its all about keeping them on the road by any means. for example, in a book provided by the owners club, theres a section on converting your mag to electronic ignition - using fridge magnets!?
i love my panthers
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