1989 PANTHER KALLISTA I

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at CarFest 2026 - Sunday on Sunday the 30th of August, The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN.

Introduced as the successor to Panther's Lima, the Kallista combined traditional British roadster styling with proven Ford mechanicals, with the 2.9-litre V6 amongst the most desirable and powerful derivatives

First registered in 1989 and originally supplied by Panther Concessionaires Ltd of Essex

Enjoyed over many years by dedicated Panther enthusiasts and club members, including a former Panther Car Club press officer, giving this particular example an interesting connection with the marque's enthusiast community

Subject to a comprehensive restoration over the past five years, including a repaint in its original Bright Panther Red and the rebuilding of its fuel-injected 2.9-litre Ford V6 engine and gearbox

The interior has been extensively refurbished with black leather upholstery featuring Panther's winged emblem embroidered in red, complemented by coordinating black and red door cards and a new mohair hood with matching red and black neck roll

Further attention to detail includes new walnut veneer to the dashboard, glovebox, door cappings, lower dashboard and heater panel, together with a tonneau cover and matching rear spare-wheel cover

Accompanied by an in-depth history file containing numerous invoices, previous MOT Certificates, its original owner's handbook and, importantly, the original Bill of Sale

With its comprehensive restoration, rebuilt V6 drivetrain, attractive original colour scheme and long-standing connections to the Panther enthusiast community, this is a particularly appealing example of one of Britain's most distinctive low-volume sports cars