Panoz…who’s that? Panoz is a Georgia-based automotive outfit that makes small-volume sports cars. Founded by Dan Panoz in 1989, the company is still around! One of their more popular offerings is the Esperante, which was made across two generations. The first ran between 2000 and 2007, with a second being offered between 2014 and 2015. As you’d expect, these are low-volume cars and you don’t see many of them around. Today, we have a first-generation 2002 Panoz Esperante for sale from Matthews, North Carolina. It’s got 23,000 miles, a 4.6-liter Ford Cobra V8 and a 5-speed manual gearbox. Plus, this rear-wheel drive machine is reportedly on sale by the original owner, and includes all original documents and brochures. It’s undergone a complete inspection at the Panoz factory in November 2025 too.
This 2002 Panoz Esperante features a Sapphire Blue paint job which is reportedly protected by a recent ceramic coating. The car’s styling is certainly interesting and distinctive, and you can definitely see inspiration from many large automakers, such as BMW and Ferrari in the design language. The bodywork is underpinned by an aluminum chassis and the whole thing rides on a set of shiny silver alloy wheels. Yes, this is certainly a head-turner because of its rarity, and people will be scratching their heads to identify it. Helpfully, Panoz has placed badging and script on the rear of the car, along with the twin tailpipes that lets the Cobra V8 do its barking. A car cover is also included in the sale of this machine. The interior of this 2002 Panoz Esperante comes in tan and can accommodate two adults. It’s well-equipped, with air conditioning and an aftermarket sound system. You can also see some BMW Z8 design inspiration here, particularly with the centrally-mounted gauge pod. There’s also some wood trim, chrome-plated door handles and power windows. Plus, there’s a black convertible top that can be lowered for open-air drives when desired.
This 2002 Panoz Esperante uses a 4.6-liter Ford Cobra V8. It’s reportedly rated at 305hp and 320lb-ft as per official literature. The engine drives the rear axle through a 5-speed manual transmission. Thanks to its light weight, 0-60 can be done in around 5 seconds.
Panoz…who’s that? Panoz is a Georgia-based automotive outfit that makes small-volume sports cars. Founded by Dan Panoz in 1989, the company is still around! One of their more popular offerings is the Esperante, which was made across two generations. The first ran between 2000 and 2007, with a second being offered between 2014 and 2015. As you’d expect, these are low-volume cars and you don’t see many of them around. Today, we have a first-generation 2002 Panoz Esperante for sale from Matthews, North Carolina. It’s got 23,000 miles, a 4.6-liter Ford Cobra V8 and a 5-speed manual gearbox. Plus, this rear-wheel drive machine is reportedly on sale by the original owner, and includes all original documents and brochures. It’s undergone a complete inspection at the Panoz factory in November 2025 too.
Panoz…who’s that? Panoz is a Georgia-based automotive outfit that makes small-volume sports cars. Founded by Dan Panoz in 1989, the company is still around! One of their more popular offerings is the Esperante, which was made across two generations. The first ran between 2000 and 2007, with a second being offered between 2014 and 2015. As you’d expect, these are low-volume cars and you don’t see many of them around. Today, we have a first-generation 2002 Panoz Esperante for sale from Matthews, North Carolina. It’s got 23,000 miles, a 4.6-liter Ford Cobra V8 and a 5-speed manual gearbox. Plus, this rear-wheel drive machine is reportedly on sale by the original owner, and includes all original documents and brochures. It’s undergone a complete inspection at the Panoz factory in November 2025 too.
If you’re up for a thrilling driving experience, this Silver Spectraflare 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six from Texas is the perfect candidate. You see, TVRs are British sports cars that are well-known for eschewing pesky driver aids such as traction and stability control. They pack potent engines into suitably lightweight bodies, give them some distinctive styling and send you off in a chorus of engine noise, punctuated only by your joyful chuckling. Today’s example comes with 54,469 miles on the clock, a removable roof panel in targa top style, and a manual gearbox. It’s from the Tuscan Speed Six line-up which was made between 1999 and 2006. And if you want to know how exclusive this club is, only 1,677 were produced! Future classic? Definitely!
If there ever was a car that looks timeless, it’s got to be the BMW i8. Just look at this Crystal White Pearl Metallic 2016 BMW i8 and tell us if you believe that it looks like a ten year old car! Yup, BMW’s hybrid sports car caused quite a stir when it was released and continues to do so to this day, even after production ended in 2020 with just over 20,400 units sold. This particular example is of the fixed-head coupe variant which means it’s got two small rear seats as well. Coming to you from Davenport with just over 55,000 miles on the odometer, this car also rocks the Giga World Package, and a charging cable is included with the sale.
This 2004 Cadillac XLR is one of just 15,460 cars that showed Americans what would result if Cadillac made a modern grand tourer. Sitting on a Corvette platform and featuring a power retractable hardtop, this Black Raven example is one of just 3,665 XLRs sold in 2004. It’s got 41,675 miles on the clock, three keys and the original owner’s manual. But what’s more, this Estero, Florida-based Caddy also comes with some custom made wall art included in the sale, we’re told. If this car interests you, you’d better act quickly because as time goes by, the XLR will be recognized as a future classic, and then, everyone will want one.
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