Panoz To Announce New Aluminum Modular-Frame Convertible
23 December 1998
Panoz To Announce New Aluminum Modular-Frame Convertible At 1999 North American International Auto ShowWHO: Panoz Auto Development WHAT: New car introduction WHERE: Panoz display, Michigan Hall, Cobo Center, Detroit, MI WHEN: Wednesday, January 6, 1:10 P.M. HOSCHTON, Ga., Dec. 22 -- The Panoz Esperante will be officially introduced at the 1999 North American International Auto Show. The Esperante is a showcase for advanced technology that will bring aluminum vehicles into the mainstream for the 21st century. Its classic styling, modular aluminum-intensive chassis and SPF-formed aluminum body panels make this hand-assembled, all-American convertible an exciting choice for consumers. Daniel Panoz, president and founder of Panoz Auto Development, will be available, and Dr. Donald Panoz, owner of Panoz Motorsports, is scheduled to appear. Johnny O'Connell, driver of the successful Panoz GTR-1, will be available for photos and autographs. The Esperante is Panoz' second Aluminum Intensive Vehicle (AIV) and its first new streetcar since the AIV Roadster was developed in 1996.