A couple of snaps from a forgotten family album of a 1950 Panther Model 65 De Luxe. Though best known for their big long stroke singles Panther for many years produced a lightweight range too. Post war they had a range of 250 and 350 pre unit singles. Though favourably priced when new they were never great sellers compared to their competition. In the early years of classic biking the lightweight Panthers were derided as 'grey porridge' but are now more cherished as charming and rare machines with possibly more than a little of their big brothers' desirability rubbed off onto them.
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| As in pussy cat, aka Panther. Meanings change over the years... |
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| Makes it nice and easy when the photographer labels the year and model of bike! |
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