a question

When was Panoz started? and is Esperante and the Roadster the only 2 cars they produce?

So like do people ever call you Carmen? :p

Panoz began in 1989, I think. They didn't start selling cars till much later, though.

Yes, the AIV and the Esperante are the only two production cars right now.

http://www.panozauto.com/images/2_101a.jpg
http://www.panozauto.com/images/1_204m.jpg

They have a model that competes in the Le Mans series, no?

Up against Audi, Cadillac, etc . . . or I could be just talkin' out o' my bunghole . . .

I'm pretty sure though . . .

Yeah, the Panoz GTR-1 here...
http://silverstone.fortunecity.com/chrysler/350/images/Panoz_Esperante_GTR/Panoz_Esperante_GTR-


and the Panoz LMP
http://www.geocities.com/Phattcars15/lmp7.jpg

Hey Enzo! Do they come painted with that red x or is it custom painted? :D

Do you think that you could buy one here, in England? any right hand drive? i feel very tempted into purchasing an AIV!

Hey,

I live about thirty minutes from the plant so... if anyone wants brochures and stuff I know Danny Panoz himself and stuff so its sweet. They have made a road version of the GTR-1 race car that raced back in the 90's. Its at the plant. Its sweet!!!!!!!!!:D Its only like over one million bucks so....:p

do they do RHD??

No, not that I know of. Maybe if you pay extra you could get it coustom....;)

What is ghe base price of the Roadster?

Hey,

The base price is I believe to be $54,000 or around there. Thats for the Roadster.:)

mmm... Reasonable, about £40k, but to have a RHD model would probably be far more expensive, about £60?

More then likely, plus shipping if your getting it from the US. Unless thats calculated.

By the look of its skinny frame, they would probably have to redesign the whole car :o

Why cant you just have a LH drive car over there?:) ;)

It would be annoying. I hate driving a LHD car over here.

I see!:) I can find out if you want if thats a possibility.:D

When was Panoz started? and is Esperante and the Roadster the only 2 cars they produce?

I own a '93 Roadster and I THINK it is from the first production year.

But... not sure.

Will

will@dizney.com

The Roadster did not officially go into 'mass' production until 1996. The Panoz family invited specific Ford dealers to a dinner/unveiling at their winery, Chateau Elan, in Braselton, Ga. on September 8, 1996. Danny and his team had been building a few each year prior to 1996. With the help of Jack Roush, Panoz had gotten Ford to agree and acknowledge that they could and would service the Roadster at most dealerships. I own a '93 Roadster and I THINK it is from the first production year.

But... not sure.

Will

will@dizney.com

Panoz began in 1989, I think. They didn't start selling cars till much later, though.

Yes, the AIV and the Esperante are the only two production cars right now.

http://www.panozauto.com/images/2_101a.jpg
http://www.panozauto.com/images/1_204m.jpg

Actually the AIV Roadster was taken out of production in 1999. There are rumors floating around that an improved version may return in the future.

Do you think that you could buy one here, in England? any right hand drive? i feel very tempted into purchasing an AIV!

I know for a fact that Panoz would have no problem federalizing their cars in the UK since they use a lot tried and true parts instead of questionable machinery. But, Panoz has only made about 500 cars almost 8 years, so I don't think Panoz could take on having to up production for Europe.