Panther Lima & Kallista

[fuoriserie]

What happened to the Panther lima and kallista ?, who owns the brand and moulds ?, is it still in the UK ?
I've always liked them, and it would be interesting to see a restyling, maybe using the Marlin cabrio chassis with a Bmw engine.....

a few pictures.

Edited by fuoriserie on Tuesday 18th March 15:14

[FlossyThePig]

Probably still owned by a Korean.

Chris Rees - British Specialist Cars said:

The Kallista was basically a simplified but enlarged Lima. Its aluminium body panels (in place of the Lima's glassfibre) were made in Korea and shipped over to Byfleet, Surrey, to be assembled into complete cars.

[Melch]

These first caught my eye as a teenage boy reading Fast Lane in the early 80s. I think the more modern take makes them look a bit dated now and not as attractive as the Marlin. They seem to hold their prices quite well, mind.

[Ferg]

fuoriserie said:

I've always liked them,

Amazing. It's finally happened. I disagree with Italo about a car!!!

I despise them.

[Ozzie Dave]

whatever happened to the panther solo?

[fuoriserie]

Ferg said:

fuoriserie said:

I've always liked them,

Amazing. It's finally happened. I disagree with Italo about a car!!!

I despise them.

That's ok.., it's the first retro roadster I saw In Italy in 1980, and at the time it was unique and exotic......

Now I know better, but I still like them for some strange reason........maybe because I was younger then ?.., or it's just like your first love........

See you at Stoneleigh mate !

Cheers
Italo

Edited by fuoriserie on Tuesday 18th March 21:29

[fuoriserie]

Ozzie Dave said:

whatever happened to the panther solo?

A restyled Concept prototype was done in 1995-6......but dissapeared soon after.

I think the first Solo was the best, the production version wasn't as resolved in its design.

[Ozzie Dave]

Yes back in the late 80's a guy round the corner used to have one, 4WD by JCB if I remember right!

[JulesV]

fuoriserie said:

Ozzie Dave said:

whatever happened to the panther solo?

A restyled Concept prototype was done in 1995-6......but dissapeared soon after.

I think the first Solo was the best, the production version wasn't as resolved in its design.

Another example of a car costing much more to make than it actually sold for. A real shame as it was a fantastic looking car.

I have always secretly liked the Panther Six too. Maybe its not so secret now though.