Vehicle Description
1968 Excalibur SS Roadster Series I ?Comes from a private collector
in Colorado, owned since 1984! ?One of only 37 Excalibur SSK
Roadsters produced in 1968 ??The Contemporary Classic? automobile,
with classic looks and modern reliability ?Built on custom steel
frames and utilized Chevrolet Corvette drive train and suspension
?300HP Chevrolet 327 CID V-8 engine breathing via dual exhausts
?Muncie four-speed manual transmission and 3.31 gearing ?Red over
black exterior with red interior ?Rear luggage rack and
rear-mounted spare tire with wheel ?Wire wheels, single foglight,
dual horns and wood-rimmed steering wheel ?109-inch wheelbase and
front disc brakes Are neo-classic cars with Corvette powered V-8
torque matched with a 4 speed manual your thing? Do you love being
the center of attention at stop signs, traffic lights and at car
shows? We have true rarity you might want to consider adding to
your collection! Taking inspiration from the classic pre-war lines
of Mercedes-Benz sports cars, the Excalibur Automobile Corporation
was established in 1964 by Brooks Stevens in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
They produced what was at the time labeled ?The Contemporary
Classic? automobile, with classic looks and modern reliability.
This 1968 model is an example of a Series I Excalibur, one of only
37 Excalibur SSK Roadsters produced in 1968! It comes from a
private collector in Colorado who owned this SS Roadster since
1984! It?s finished in red over black wings and the paint and trim
are in very good order. Its tubular, chrome bumpers are in great
shape, its Super Start battery looks great and the engine bay is
very tidy. This neoclassic rolls on BFGoodrich Radial T/As, size
225/70R15 at every corner. Each tire is mounted onto a wire wheel.
The rear-mounted spare has the identical set-up. There?s also a
luggage rack over the spare tire with enough space for weekend
getaway luggage. V-8 engines are usually the motive power choice in
Excaliburs and this one is no different. It has a 300HP Chevrolet
327 CID V-8. The motor is bolted to a Muncie four-speed manual
transmission and a 3.31:1 rear end. There?s a single foglight up
front, below a pair of Sparton horns. Inside, the red interior is
in overall very good order, while the matching carpet is in good,
original shape. A wood-rimmed, three-spoke steering wheel helps set
off the interior. A full array of gauges is inset in the dash face,
which is trimmed in faux wood. The inner door liners match the rest
of the interior and there?s a Hurst floor-mounted shifter atop the
transmission tunnel. Rounding out the interior is a Blaupunkt AM/FM
stereo with a cassette deck mounted on the passenger side of the
car. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Brooks Stevens was an industrial
designer, as well as a graphic designer and stylist. His prolific
career spanned several industries as diverse as automobiles and
motorcycles to home furnishings and appliances. As an automobile
designer, Stevens worked at Studebaker during the company's last
years. In 1962, he redesigned the Gran Turismo Hawk. While at
Studebaker, Stevens conceived the idea of building a modern car in
the image of a vintage car. A fiberglass replica of a 1927
Mercedes-Benz body was created, then mated to a modified Lark
Daytona convertible chassis. Named the Studebaker SS, power was
from a supercharged 289 V-8, the same engine available in the
Studebaker Avanti. Displayed at the New York Auto Show in 1964, the
two-seat roadster generated enough interest to begin taking
pre-orders for 56 cars. Unfortunately, Studebaker's financial
situation worsened, and the South Bend, Indiana factory was forced
to close its doors. Later in 1964, Stevens and his sons David and
William took over the Excalibur's production and formed their own
corporation, SS Automobiles Inc. They began building and selling
the car as the Excalibur. The revised two-seat roadster rode on the
same 109" wheelbase as the original concept car. Fiberglass bodies
would be a feature on all Excalibur models. The Studebaker Lark
chassis continued for a while, but the Studebaker engine was
replaced with a small-block Chevy V8. Producing 300 horsepower, the
327 Chevy motor was the same as in current Corvettes, making the
Excalibur a strong performer. With a 2,100-pound curb weight and
standard 3.31 rear axle ratio, acceleration from 0-60 mph was less
than six seconds. Taking an Excalibur out for a spin is an
experience unmatched by most other cars. Get ready for smiles,
waves and to answer a lot of questions, even if you?re simply at a
red light. Bringing an Excalibur to a local car show or cruise
night might just net you the most attention. If you?re ready for to
take the plunge, stop by MotoeXotica Classic Cars today to check
this car over! VIN: 3032? This car is currently located at our
facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer
shows 26,538 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and
clear, mileage exempt Colorado title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!? Note:
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