05-03-2020, 09:04 AM
Hi, Good idea Mike, well done.
I'm Mike Rowe and the proud owner of a much loved PL17. My interest in the marque was sparked in 1969 when on a visit to a motorcycle dealer in Brownhills. My friend and fellow apprentice was interested in buying an Ariel Square 4 engine which he had convinced me we could put in a spare BSA frame. While he tried to negotiate a deal on the engine I spent the time admiring the dealers Panhard Dyna. Even in 1969 the Panhard looked so sleek and streamline compared to the offerings from British manufacturers. It wasn't until 2011 that I next saw a Panhard, it was for sale on ebay. Within a week it was mine and had pride of place on my driveway.
I'm Mike Rowe and the proud owner of a much loved PL17. My interest in the marque was sparked in 1969 when on a visit to a motorcycle dealer in Brownhills. My friend and fellow apprentice was interested in buying an Ariel Square 4 engine which he had convinced me we could put in a spare BSA frame. While he tried to negotiate a deal on the engine I spent the time admiring the dealers Panhard Dyna. Even in 1969 the Panhard looked so sleek and streamline compared to the offerings from British manufacturers. It wasn't until 2011 that I next saw a Panhard, it was for sale on ebay. Within a week it was mine and had pride of place on my driveway.