15k-Mile 2005 Panoz Esperante 5-Speed

This 2005 Panoz Esperante roadster has 15k miles and has spent most of its time registered in Oregon and Arizona. Finished in red over black leather, the car is powered by a 4.6-liter V8 linked with a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. Equipment includes a black convertible top, a dual exhaust system, four-wheel independent suspension, 18″ BBS RK alloy wheels, a Kenwood head unit, cruise control, and air conditioning.

The Esperante’s body panels are constructed of superplastic-formed aluminum and are mounted over a modular extruded-aluminum chassis with bonded and bolted steel subframes. This example is finished in red with a power-retractable black convertible top, fender vents, a power antenna, and dual exhaust outlets.

The 18″ BBS RK alloy wheels are mounted with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ tires. Photos showing flaking finish on the wheels are included in the gallery. The car is equipped with four-wheel independent suspension, and stopping power is provided by cross-drilled and ventilated discs at each corner.

The bucket seats are upholstered in black leather that extends to the dashboard, center console, and door panels and is complemented by carbon-fiber trim. Cabin amenities include a Kenwood head unit, cruise control, and air conditioning. Blaupunkt speakers are housed in a leather-wrapped cabinet behind the seats, and an Urban Auto Works amplifier is stationed in the trunk.

The three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel fronts centrally mounted instrumentation consisting of a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6,800-rpm redline as well as gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature, voltage, and oil pressure. The digital odometer indicates 15k miles.