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{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}}
{{Use British English|date=April 2023}}

{{Single source|date=December 2022|find=Plaxton Paragon & Panther}}
{{Infobox UK Bus
{{Infobox UK Bus
| name = Plaxton Panther <br /> Plaxton Paragon
| name = Plaxton Panther <br /> Plaxton Paragon
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| caption = Plymouth Citycoach Plaxton Panther 3 bodied Volvo B11R
| caption = Plymouth Citycoach Plaxton Panther 3 bodied Volvo B11R
| manufacturer = [[Plaxton]]
| manufacturer = [[Plaxton]]
| production = 1999 - 2010 (1st generation & Paragon) <br /> 2010 - Present (2nd generation) <br /> 2012 - Present (Panther Cub) <br /> 2013 - Present (3rd generation)
| production = 1999 – 2010 (1st generation & Paragon) <br /> 2010 – Present (2nd generation) <br /> 2012 – Present (Panther Cub) <br /> 2013 – Present (3rd generation)
| class = Bus [[Car body style|bodywork]]
| class = Bus [[Car body style|bodywork]]
| body_style = [[Single-deck bus|Single-decker]] [[coach (bus)|coach]]
| body_style = [[Single-deck bus|Single-decker]] [[coach (bus)|coach]]
| assembly = [[Scarborough, North Yorkshire|Scarborough]]
| assembly = [[Scarborough, North Yorkshire|Scarborough]]
| predecessor = [[Plaxton Premiere|Plaxton Premiere and Excalibur]]
| predecessor = [[Plaxton Premiere|Plaxton Premiere and Excalibur]]
| capacity = 53-70 seated
| capacity = 53–70 seated
| operator =
| operator =
| floortype = [[High-floor|Step-entrance]]
| floortype = [[High-floor|Step-entrance]]
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| transmission =
| transmission =
}}
}}
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The '''Plaxton Paragon''' and '''Plaxton Panther''' are closely related designs of [[Coach (bus)|coach]] [[Car body style|bodywork]] built by [[Plaxton]] in [[Scarborough, North Yorkshire]], England, since 1999,<ref>Millar, Alan (2007) ''Bus & Coach Recognition'' : Ian Allan Ltd., {{ISBN|0-7110-3136-3}}</ref> and still in production as of 2024.

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The '''Plaxton Paragon''' and '''Plaxton Panther''' are closely related designs of [[Coach (bus)|coach]] [[Car body style|bodywork]] built by [[Plaxton]] in [[Scarborough, North Yorkshire]], England, since 1999,<ref>Millar, Alan (2007) ''Bus & Coach Recognition'' : Ian Allan Ltd., {{ISBN|0-7110-3136-3}}</ref> and still in production as of 2013.


For part of their design life, Plaxton was part of [[TransBus International]], during which time the designs were officially referred to as the '''TransBus Paragon''' and '''TransBus Panther'''.
For part of their design life, Plaxton was part of [[TransBus International]], during which time the designs were officially referred to as the '''TransBus Paragon''' and '''TransBus Panther'''.
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One important new feature of the designs was the use of a stainless steel structure, to resist corrosion and prolong vehicle life expectancy.
One important new feature of the designs was the use of a stainless steel structure, to resist corrosion and prolong vehicle life expectancy.


The Generation 2 Panther was launched at Euro Bus Expo at Birmingham in November 2010. It shares some of the external design with the [[Plaxton Elite]] and will comply with the new European WVTA requirements as well as the older domestic Certificate of initial fitness (COIF) standards. New 12.8m version will be available on [[Volvo B9R]] with 53 seats. The Generation 2 15m Panther will be built on the [[Volvo B13R]]T for Megabus with 65 seats and the latest PLS lift. Production of the Paragon ceased afterwards.
The Generation 2 Panther was launched at Euro Bus Expo at Birmingham in November 2010. It shares some of the external design with the [[Plaxton Elite]] and will comply with the new European WVTA requirements as well as the older domestic Certificate of initial fitness (COIF) standards. New 12.8m version will be available on [[Volvo B9R]] with 53 seats. The Generation 2 15m Panther will be built on the [[Volvo B13R]]T for Megabus with 65 seats and the latest PLS lift. Production of the Paragon ceased afterwards.{{Citation needed|date=December 2022}}


The Panther Cub is a short [[wheelbase]] version launched in 2012.
The Panther Cub is a short [[wheelbase]] version launched in 2012.{{Citation needed|date=December 2022}}


The Generation 3 Panther launched in September 2013 and is a more substantial facelift with a similar rear to the Elite and new headlights similar to the Elite Interdeck.
The Generation 3 Panther launched in September 2013 and is a more substantial facelift with a similar rear to the Elite and new headlights similar to the Elite Interdeck.{{Citation needed|date=December 2022}}


==Body numbering==
==Body numbering==
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*T Paragon
*T Paragon


Since the 2011 build season, in which the body numbering format was changed to match that of parent company [[Alexander Dennis]], the Panther is now assigned the identifier letter P.
Since the 2011 build season, in which the body numbering format was changed to match that of parent company [[Alexander Dennis]], the Panther is now assigned the identifier letter P.{{Citation needed|date=December 2022}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Plaxton Panther===
<gallery widths="190" heights="130" perrow="4">
<gallery widths="190" heights="130" perrow="4">
File:Eddie Brown A3EBT (8693813088).jpg|Eddie Brown Plaxton Panther bodied [[Volvo B12B]] in April 2013
File:Eddie Brown A3EBT (8693813088).jpg|Eddie Brown Plaxton Panther bodied [[Volvo B12B]] in April 2013
File:Wiltax Y335 AUT rear.JPG|[[Tellings-Golden Miller|Wiltax]] Plaxton Panther bodied [[Volvo B10M]] rear in June 2007
File:First 23208 WM04NZU (4326422036).jpg|[[National Express]] Plaxton Panther bodied [[Volvo B12B]] rear in January 2010
File:Lakeside of Ellesmere BX11VOF (8716897225).jpg|Lakeside of Ellesmere Plaxton Panther 2 bodied [[Volvo B12B]] in May 2013
File:Lakeside of Ellesmere BX11VOF (8716897225).jpg|Lakeside of Ellesmere Plaxton Panther 2 bodied [[Volvo B12B]] in May 2013
File:Plaxton Panther - Volvo B9R in Kraków (3).jpg|[[Leger Holidays]] Plaxton Panther 2 bodied [[Volvo B9R]] rear in May 2013
File:SLEAFORDIAN COACHES Sleaford - Flickr - secret coach park.jpg|Sleafordian Coachees Plaxton Panther 3 bodied [[Volvo B8R]] in April 2018
File:Plaxton Panther - Volvo B9R in Kraków (2).jpg|Leger Holidays Plaxton Panther 2 bodied Volvo B9R in August 2011.
File:Taunton Station Road - Plaxton demonstrator YX16NWM.JPG|Plaxton Panther 3 demonstrator
</gallery>

===Plaxton Paragon===
<gallery widths="190px" heights="130px" perrow="4">
File:Shearings (National Holidays) 581 YJ03VOM (9123873295).jpg|National Holidays Plaxton Paragon bodied [[Volvo B12M]] in June 2013
File:Wightrollers.jpg|[[Tellings-Golden Miller|Wiltax]] Plaxton Panther bodied [[Volvo B12M]] in June 2007
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==External links==
==External links==
*{{Commons category-inline}}
{{Commons category-inline}}


{{Plaxton}}
{{Plaxton}}
{{Alexander Dennis}}


[[Category:Plaxton buses|Paragon]]
[[Category:Plaxton buses|Paragon]]

Latest revision as of 16:16, 10 October 2024

Plaxton Panther
Plaxton Paragon
Plymouth Citycoach Plaxton Panther 3 bodied Volvo B11R
Overview
ManufacturerPlaxton
Production1999 – 2010 (1st generation & Paragon)
2010 – Present (2nd generation)
2012 – Present (Panther Cub)
2013 – Present (3rd generation)
AssemblyScarborough
Body and chassis
ClassBus bodywork
Body styleSingle-decker coach
Doors1 (front door only)
Floor typeStep-entrance
ChassisVolvo
Iveco Bus
MAN
Scania
Powertrain
EngineVolvo
Capacity53–70 seated
Chronology
PredecessorPlaxton Premiere and Excalibur

The Plaxton Paragon and Plaxton Panther are closely related designs of coach bodywork built by Plaxton in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, since 1999,[1] and still in production as of 2024.

For part of their design life, Plaxton was part of TransBus International, during which time the designs were officially referred to as the TransBus Paragon and TransBus Panther.

The Paragon and Panther replaced the Premiere and Excalibur respectively, with the Paragon being the standard and the Panther the premium specification coach. Externally, the main distinguishing feature between the two models is the front end, which is more upright on the Paragon, although the difference is not as pronounced as that between the Premiere and Excalibur.

One important new feature of the designs was the use of a stainless steel structure, to resist corrosion and prolong vehicle life expectancy.

The Generation 2 Panther was launched at Euro Bus Expo at Birmingham in November 2010. It shares some of the external design with the Plaxton Elite and will comply with the new European WVTA requirements as well as the older domestic Certificate of initial fitness (COIF) standards. New 12.8m version will be available on Volvo B9R with 53 seats. The Generation 2 15m Panther will be built on the Volvo B13RT for Megabus with 65 seats and the latest PLS lift. Production of the Paragon ceased afterwards.[citation needed]

The Panther Cub is a short wheelbase version launched in 2012.[citation needed]

The Generation 3 Panther launched in September 2013 and is a more substantial facelift with a similar rear to the Elite and new headlights similar to the Elite Interdeck.[citation needed]

Body numbering

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From the 1989 build season up until the 2010 build season, Plaxton's body numbering system used a letter to identify the body style. The following letters are used for the Paragon and Panther:

  • L Panther
  • T Paragon

Since the 2011 build season, in which the body numbering format was changed to match that of parent company Alexander Dennis, the Panther is now assigned the identifier letter P.[citation needed]

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References

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  1. ^ Millar, Alan (2007) Bus & Coach Recognition : Ian Allan Ltd., ISBN 0-7110-3136-3
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Media related to Plaxton Paragon at Wikimedia Commons

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