Plaxton Panther
The Plaxton Paragon and Plaxton Panther are bodywork of coaches. It has been built from 1999 to the present day. It has been built by Plaxton in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England.[1]
| Plaxton Panther Plaxton Paragon | |
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.JPG) Plymouth Citycoach Volvo B11R with Plaxton Panther 3 bodywork | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Plaxton |
| Production | 1999 – 2010 (1st generation & Paragon) 2010 – Present (2nd generation) 2012 – Present (Panther Cub) 2013 – Present (3rd generation) |
| Assembly | Scarborough |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Bus bodywork |
| Body style | Single-decker coach |
| Doors | 1 (front door only) |
| Floor type | Step-entrance |
| Chassis | Volvo Iveco Bus MAN Scania |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Volvo |
| Capacity | 53–70 seated |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Plaxton Premiere and Excalibur |
The Panther and Paragon look the same but the front of them look a little bit different.
In 2010, the Panther was improved, it had new headlights, new grille and new interior.
In 2013, the Panther was improved, it had new headlights, new grille and new interior.
Other models
changeFrom 2002 to 2004, Plaxton made a coach body called the Paragon Expressliner. It was built on the Volvo B10M chassis, Volvo B12M chassis and Volvo B12B chassis. It was built for National Express.
From 2012 to the present day, Plaxton make a shorter model of the Panther called the Panther Cub.
Gallery
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Eddie Brown Volvo B12B with Plaxton Panther bodywork in April 2013 -
National Express Volvo B12B with Plaxton Panther bodywork rear in January 2010 -
Howard Smith Coaches Volvo B12B with Plaxton Panther 2 bodywork in May 2013 -
Sleafordian Coachees Volvo B8R with Plaxton Panther 3 bodywork in April 2018
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References
change- ↑ Millar, Alan (2007) Bus & Coach Recognition : Ian Allan Ltd., ISBN 0-7110-3136-3
Other websites
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Media related to Plaxton Paragon at Wikimedia Commons