1989 Panther Kallista V6 review from UK and Ireland
"An interesting and reliable Morgan alternative"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No major problems; only replacement shock absorbers and radiator needed. This car has been surprisingly trouble free for such a speciality car.
General comments?
If you are searching to buy a Panther Kallista, it is well worth going for the V6, as the 4-cylinder versions are feeble. The 2.9 litre V6 in my car is the same as in the European Ford Granada Scorpio, and it provides plenty of acceleration power.
Very well made; it certainly feels like a hand-crafted low-production British sports car.
The Kallista handles pretty well and has a reasonable ride, but it can be rather prone to oversteer if pushed too hard.
Very comfortable seats too, in an inviting, but quite cramped interior.
This aluminium bodied sportster is getting pretty rare now.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.9L petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 35200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 82000 miles |
| Previous car | MG B |
| Date of Entry | 8th August, 2004 |