MGF Panther
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MGF Panther
Talk to me folks what's the down low.
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Re: MGF Panther
Are you looking at the one on the bay?
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Chris (idrawcad)
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Re: MGF Panther
I'm not but I know a man who is.
Could never part with SCRAPHEAP.
Could never part with SCRAPHEAP.
- nigelandjo
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Re: MGF Panther
A bit of info here: http://sms-forum.goo-board.com/t1938-mg ... ambomonkee
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Re: MGF Panther
Theres a guy on .org JAY 13 PNTHR who had one that will give you the info on them not sure if he posts on here?
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Re: MGF Panther
He does from time to time.
Here's the original sales brochure:
![Image](http://mgf.ultimatemg.com/group1/archive/archive_adverts/images/Panther_June_1999.jpg)
Basically they're standard MGFs with a few choice factory options, to which Fairways added the Krafthaus (KH) "Cheetah" Body kit - but not, sadly, the supercharged engine! They're pretty rare - only around 35 or so sold IIRC. As they're a dealership special, they won't have the same value if they'd been ex-factory, but still pretty desirable nonetheless.![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
Here's the original sales brochure:
![Image](http://mgf.ultimatemg.com/group1/archive/archive_adverts/images/Panther_June_1999.jpg)
Basically they're standard MGFs with a few choice factory options, to which Fairways added the Krafthaus (KH) "Cheetah" Body kit - but not, sadly, the supercharged engine! They're pretty rare - only around 35 or so sold IIRC. As they're a dealership special, they won't have the same value if they'd been ex-factory, but still pretty desirable nonetheless.
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Re: MGF Panther
Interesting
So the Cheetah was produced by Stephan Palmer and the Panther by Fairways. Article for FasTForward me thinks...
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Re: MGF Panther
Well I can confirm he bought it for less than he sold his standard F for. It needs some work to get it up to scratch but is roadworthy. So between my direct group of friends we now have:
2x MGF MK1 MPI
1X MGF MK1 VVC
1X MGF TROPHY
1X MGF PANTHER MPI
Not a bad collection going on.
2x MGF MK1 MPI
1X MGF MK1 VVC
1X MGF TROPHY
1X MGF PANTHER MPI
Not a bad collection going on.
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Re: MGF Panther
Edit 1 x mgf mk1 vvc (frankenstien) lolmgfsoldier wrote:Well I can confirm he bought it for less than he sold his standard F for. It needs some work to get it up to scratch but is roadworthy. So between my direct group of friends we now have:
2x MGF MK1 MPI
1X MGF MK1 VVC
1X MGF TROPHY
1X MGF PANTHER MPI
Not a bad collection going on.
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Re: MGF Panther
I wonder if Fairways ended up in the same amount trouble with BMW that Stephan Palmer got into and as a result were stripped of their Rover franchise.
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Re: MGF Panther
They didn't try to steal the company's thunder by releasing a supercharged MGF before their own prototype was launched at Geneva, so no, probably not Chris! ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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Re: MGF Panther
Good point!
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Re: MGF Panther
And in the extended group - many more LOLmgfsoldier wrote:Well I can confirm he bought it for less than he sold his standard F for. It needs some work to get it up to scratch but is roadworthy. So between my direct group of friends we now have:
2x MGF MK1 MPI
1X MGF MK1 VVC
1X MGF TROPHY
1X MGF PANTHER MPI
Not a bad collection going on.
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Re: MGF Panther
Personally I don't get the panther.. (Only my opinion)
Standard car? With a body kit (which I don't think looks nice) and an electric hood that takes 30 times longer to go up and down than the manual version.. Then breaks..
I get the Cheetah.. After all +200 bhp can only be good.. But the panther?
Or have I missed something?
The Super Sport was a much better looking car and had some (anyone got proper details) upgrades to brakes etc..
Standard car? With a body kit (which I don't think looks nice) and an electric hood that takes 30 times longer to go up and down than the manual version.. Then breaks..
I get the Cheetah.. After all +200 bhp can only be good.. But the panther?
Or have I missed something?
The Super Sport was a much better looking car and had some (anyone got proper details) upgrades to brakes etc..
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Re: MGF Panther
Looks are subjectice (sp).
Some would think the electric hood is progress.
Some would think the electric hood is progress.
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Re: MGF Panther
Strangely enough the electric hood is gone.diesel destroyer wrote:Personally I don't get the panther.. (Only my opinion)
Standard car? With a body kit (which I don't think looks nice) and an electric hood that takes 30 times longer to go up and down than the manual version.. Then breaks..
I get the Cheetah.. After all +200 bhp can only be good.. But the panther?
Or have I missed something?
The Super Sport was a much better looking car and had some (anyone got proper details) upgrades to brakes etc..
It does have a little more than just a body kit.
Full leather only available on Panther
Carbon centre and vents
Stainless exhaust
Safety devices roll hoops
As for the looks they are something different and it is F history that deserves looking after. I agree the asking price new was far too high but at £750 it was cheaper than a lot of standard F's (he sold his standard one for £950)
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Re: MGF Panther
Body kits are always subjective - and yes, the Panther was all mouth and no trousers, but it is an interesting bit of MGF history, and some people do get the "look"
What are the plans for this car Tony? Not having the electric roof is a good thing!![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
What are the plans for this car Tony? Not having the electric roof is a good thing!
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Re: MGF Panther
If they'd made a decent electric hood that worked quickly and reliably.. and was pure button only (no manually undoing catches etc) Id have one..
I personally.. would prefer the look of the Panthers kit if it was smoothed in..
I personally.. would prefer the look of the Panthers kit if it was smoothed in..
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Re: MGF Panther
His first job has been to sort the overheating issues.
I know he is trying to source the correct front bumper or find someone capable of modifying the almost standard front bumper (arch extentions only) it has fitted due to a front end knock on its life. I am hoping he keeps it almost standard or at least any mods should be reversible
I know he is trying to source the correct front bumper or find someone capable of modifying the almost standard front bumper (arch extentions only) it has fitted due to a front end knock on its life. I am hoping he keeps it almost standard or at least any mods should be reversible
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Re: MGF Panther
I think the front bumper has been hard to source for a while now. Matt Parker had a spare, but I think has now used it. I don't know whether the original moulds still exist: BMH took over the KH splitter and may have the rest of the body kit?