1998 Panoz AIV RoadsterVIN: 1P9PA1823WB213020--Same owner since 2002--Top speed: 150-plus mph--Zero to 60 mph in less than four seconds--4.6 L, four-valve SVT Ford Mustang Cobra engine--Polished Kenne Bell 2.1 L twin scroll supercharger producing more than 450 RWH--Five-speed manual transmission--Weighs less than 2,600 lbs. and achieves around 20 mpg--Only two previous owners and always garage-stored--13,500 actual miles--Soft top and side curtain windows are in excellent condition--Aluminum chassis and body--95 percent of all components U.S.-madeExperience the feel of the checkered flag even when driving to the grocery store or racing at the track on weekends with this 1998 Panoz AIV Roadster.This American sports car line debuted in 1992 by Georgia-based Panoz Auto Development Co. Dan Panoz, the company's president, bought the frame rights (designed by Frank Costin) used in the Irish sports car TMC Costin. A seven-man crew built the first ten cars of this series. Ford manufactured the engines in these modern classics. The Costin chassis was never put under a production car, instead the early Roadsters featured a TIG-welded stainless steel tubing frame, and extensive use of CNC machine and stamped parts.Starting in 1994, the chassis was made with aluminum. This reduced the amount of time made to produce the car and also the weight of the vehicle. An aluminum chassis and body also meant the car will never rust in your lifetime. The top speed of 140-plus mph means you can experience the thrill of racing; the AIV (aluminum-intensive vehicle) can go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds.In 1996 Dan Panoz and his father helped create Panoz Motor Sports. It was of utmost importance to them that the same front/mid-engine, rear-wheel drive built for street driving was seen on the track. Panoz competed with Mercedes, Porsche and Ferrari in the 1997 24 Hours of Le Mans. Neither Panoz car submitted in the race finished, but it was impressive for an independent manufacturer to keep up with the established makers.The Panoz Roadster AIV model saw the assembly line for the last time in 1999. This line was succeeded by the Panoz Esperante because at that point in time Federal laws changed, making the Roadster's production no longer possible.MotoeXotica invites you to check out this modern mark in history. We have a rarely-seen Kenne Bell Supercharged 1998 Panoz AIV Roadster waiting for its next owner to rev its engine. With 450 rear-wheel horsepower, this car will satisfy and speed junky!The next owner will only be the car's third. Only two previous owners who kept the Roadster garage-stored have owned this roadster. There is 13,500 actual miles on this beauty.The exterior is a stunning maroon with a black convertible top. The soft top is in excellent condition with factory window side curtains included. The modern feel of this two-door car is showcased by its excellent paint job. The car weighs approximately 2,500 pounds. Keep the exterior looking its finest with a genuine Panoz car cover that comes with the vehicle. Original owner's manual also comes with this auto and factory tools in the trunk.The interior will give you the feeling of pure racing. There is an Eclipse model 5331 head unit with two speakers installed between the backs of the two seats. The factory tan leather seats add a sophisticated touch to the sporty side. There is an Autometer wide band and Autometer boost gauge added after factory. These gauges are a must to help monitor the high-performance supercharged engine. An MSD digital shift light lets the driver know when to shift gears on the five-speed manual transmission.Despite the engine being under the hood, it still shines on this car. The factory 4.6 L Ford Mustang Cobra engine has been upgraded with a polished Kenne Bell 2.1 L twin scroll supercharger. This has boosted this little roadster to 450 HP. With the bite of a Cobra, this supercharged Panoz roadster has asphalt-pounding power matched with its excellent weight-to-power distribution.Find time to take a close view of the photos of this high-performance '98 Panoz AIV Roadster. This unique, low-production independent sports car will make you feel independent out on an open stretch of road. This car has already gain collector status as you will never see an open-wheeled car approved by our government to be legalized again. Who would think that the good old days would include 1998? GET OUT AND DRIVE!