
LOT 514
1966 Panther 325cc Model 50 Grand Sports Registration no. HJG 714D Frame no. 98350G Engine no. 053D864
Sold for £2,875 inc. premium
Lot 514
1966 Panther 325cc Model 50 Grand Sports
The Autumn Stafford Sale – The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|14 October 2023, 10:30 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1966 Panther 325cc Model 50 Grand Sports
Registration no. HJG 714D
Frame no. 98350G
Engine no. 053D864
Registration no. HJG 714D
Frame no. 98350G
Engine no. 053D864
Originally registered in 1966, this Model 50 Grand Sports is one of only 237 ever sold and has had only four owners from new. The 325cc Villiers 3T-engined Model 50 was P&M's attempt at a faster middleweight, with more pulling power. It has the heavyweight forks, plus 8" brakes front and rear, and originally had a unique valanced front mudguard and 'parrot's beak' rear enclosure. These machines were never common and this is one of very few survivors. This example was only on the road for two years initially before serious fork judder caused by pitted head bearings forced it off the road, hence the believed genuine 7,100 miles on the odometer.
Our vendor bought the Panther in 1995 as a wreck with a seized engine and no rear fairing or front mudguard. He originally intended to restore to 'as built' specification but decided that, as it would be nigh on impossible to get a replacement front mudguard, he would mildly customise it in the style of the Model 35 Sports. The Panther is now very nicely restored including a total respray in Model 45 red. The engine has been rebuilt by Villiers Services (including, recently, new crankshaft seals and re-magnetised flywheel ) and the wheels rebuilt with stainless spokes and new tyres. MoT'd recently, even though no longer a requirement, this ultra-rare Panther 'stroker' is offered with a comprehensive history file.
Our vendor bought the Panther in 1995 as a wreck with a seized engine and no rear fairing or front mudguard. He originally intended to restore to 'as built' specification but decided that, as it would be nigh on impossible to get a replacement front mudguard, he would mildly customise it in the style of the Model 35 Sports. The Panther is now very nicely restored including a total respray in Model 45 red. The engine has been rebuilt by Villiers Services (including, recently, new crankshaft seals and re-magnetised flywheel ) and the wheels rebuilt with stainless spokes and new tyres. MoT'd recently, even though no longer a requirement, this ultra-rare Panther 'stroker' is offered with a comprehensive history file.
Footnotes
All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
Saleroom notices
The frame number appears to read GS350C opposed to 98350G recorded to the logbook, believed to be an old DVLA typographical error.


















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