Panther Model 100 (1935)

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1935 Panther M100 Motorcycle
1935 Panther M100 Motorcycle

The 1935 Model 100 Panther motorcycle introduced a number of important changes to the engine: a deeply finned sump and improved lubrication. This new bottom end remained almost unchanged for the next thirty years. This machine had a 6.5:1 compression ratio, 87 x 100 mm, ohv sloper engine.[1]

The 1935 Model 100 was the machine on which Miss Florence Blenkiron and Miss Teresa Wallach undertook the epic journey from London to Cape Town, crossing the Sahara: the first such journey on a motorcycle combination. [2]

[edit] Technical Information

Carburettor Amal[1]

Ignition BTH Magneto[1]

Gearbox Burman 4 Speed[3]

Suspension Webb Heavy Duty[3]

Fuel Tank 2&3/4 gallons with rain deflector[1]

Wheels 26 in x 3.25 in[3]

Brakes 7" front, 8" back, interconnected[1]

Weight 353 lbs[3]

[edit] Sources

  1. ^ a b c d e "The Panther Story" by Barry M Jones, Panther Publishing Ltd.
  2. ^ "The Rugged Road", Theresa Wallach; Introduction and biography by Barry M Jones, September 2001, Panther Publishing Ltd. ISBN 0953098 2 6
  3. ^ a b c d National Motorcycle Museum, UK

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