1956 Panther Model 10/3 Villiers 197cc
Excellent Condition.
New MOT
Original Mileage: 10,521 miles
Starts Easily and Runs Well
The Panther Model 10 is the the most sought-after of the 197cc Villiers machines of the fifties. This one is a good example. Everything works well, and it looks splendid. It’s not concours – there are blemishes here and there – but you’d be hard put to find a nicer Panther Model 10.
After my mechanic has serviced it, I’ll take it in for a new MOT and add a video of it to this page so that you can see it running.
I hope these photos show you all you need to see. The only thing I’ve found to detract is a cracked lens on the ammeter.
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1955 EARLS COURT SHOW
After WW2, Great Britain had to repay its massive war debts to America, and the overwhelming majority of new vehicles were exported in order to bring in foreign exchange. Petrol rationing was still in force in Britain into the 1950s. So it was interesting to see the new models at the annual Earls Court Show …but you couldn’t buy them!
But, by 1955, the country had recovered, and motorcyclists once again had a wonderful choice of machines to buy. The 1955 Show provided the debut of the new-fangled ‘mo-ped’
(for a review of the 1955 Earls Court Show PLEASE CLICK HERE).
The European motorcycle industry was in full swing in 1956, and the show was packed with fascinating new models. Panther’s new 200cc machine made its debut, and received a lot of publicity at the show and in the press.
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The sale includes a maintenance manual and a Bruce Main-Smith 1956 Panther booklet. There’s also a history file with some old MOT’s.
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To read a very brief history of Panther Motorcycles
– and also see Panthers from Germany, France and USA –
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LOCATION: Brighton, E.Sussex, United Kingdom
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DELIVERY is not included in this auction.
This means that it is not my responsibility,
BUT I can put you in touch with a delivery chap and organize collection;
you liaise with them direct re delivery and pay them separately.
Great Britain – delivery is ONLY £50 for this motorcycle to main parts of England;
extra to extremities such as Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, etc (and may take longer to arrive)
(Please email your postcode if you want to confirm price).
THIS BARGAIN PRICE DELIVERY IS ON A PART-LOAD BASIS.
(Collection when they’re in my area; delivery when in yours).
LOCAL DELIVERY FREE
If you want it fast, please organize your own collection.
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Ireland & N. Ireland – I’ll recommend some companies, but you’ll have to organize it yourself.
Europe – delivery is probably around €400 to Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Spain, etc. I can recommend two companies.
North America, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, etc – I’ll organize all the crating and shipping for you.
PAYMENT: Paypal is okay for cheap items; otherwise deposit only on paypal please.
INTERNATIONAL PURCHASERS:
You must communicate with me before the end of the auction to discuss payment and shipping options.
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AFTER PURCHASE: Please email me your phone numbers; I prefer to speak to all purchasers personally.
I do everything I can to make your purchase a pleasurable experience.
I’ve been selling obscure vintage vehicles on ebay since 2002.
Sharing similar interests, I’ve become good friends with many of my customers.
Please feel free to email or phone with any comments or questions…
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VEHICLE CONDITION: Vintage vehicles are wonderful beasts
– but each has an individual personality and they sometimes have bad days just like you and me.
You will need basic mechanical skills (or a local mechanic) to use one on a regular basis.
Two-strokes invariably need basic servicing before starting them, if they’ve been left to stand for more than 3 weeks or so.
These are rare vehicles whose values are not necessarily based on running order.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE ABOVE, PLEASE DO NOT BID.
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