1949 Panther M100
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| Lot No: 102• 1949 Panther M100 Frame no. 16166 Engine no. 9M178A It is hard to miss a Panther M100, what with its so-called "Sloper" motor, in this case featuring a 600cc cylinder that looks like it might have been taken from a radial aircraft engine and has been described as "firing once every lamp post." Used as a stressed member of the frame, the motor simply dominates any view of the bike. Panthers were produced by Phelon & Moore (P&M) in Cleckheaton, Yorkshire, and went by the ad slogan, "The Perfected Motorcycle." Amazingly, the M100 would start its production run in 1932 with a girder fork and hardtail frame, and continue through 1963 with a telescopic fork and swingarm rear suspension. A 650cc M120 version soldiered on until 1967, when the company was dissolved. To many eyes the 1949 model with its Dowty air/oil tele-fork and rigid rear end is the best-looking of the M100s. No speedster, the Panther had a hard time topping 75mph, but was renowned for its pulling power and many were hooked up to sidecars. It is an endearing motorcycle with a strong following and an active club network. The Panther offered here is an older restoration that has covered just under 20,000 miles in total. Estimate: $9,000 - 12,000 |
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| Advertised by: | Bonhams Motorcycle Auctions (click here to see full profile) |
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| Property is | Sold |
| Garage Spaces (put 0 if this does not apply) | 0.00 |
| Type: | Motorcycle, Classic Vehicle / Collector Vehicle |
| New or Used: | Used |
| Year: | 1949 |
| Model: | M100 |
| Make: | Panther |
| Price | $9,000 USD |
| Price Info | No Sale at the Auction - Did not sell. |
| Stock #: | Lot # 102 |
| Exterior Color: | Black / Cream |
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| Auction Sale? | Yes |
| Type of Auction | Phone Bidding, Internet Bidding, On-site Registration, Retail Auction Event, Reserve Price |
| Auction Date | 05/14/2011 |
| Auction Time | 2:00 PM PST |
| Location | Quail Lodge, Carmel, California |
| Name of Auction | Bonham's Collectors' Motorcycles and Related Memorabilia |
| Auction Website | http://www.bonhams.com/usa/auction/19391/lot/102/# |
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| Type of Sale | Auction Company Sale |
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| Website | http://www.bonhams.com/usa/motorcycles/ |
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| Address | 8205 Valley Greens Dr |
| City | Carmel |
| State | CA |
| Postal Code | 93923 |
| Country | USA |
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| Phone | +1 323 436 5470 |
| Ad id: | 15181594 |
| Ad views: | 8445 |