Vehicle Description
1959 Excalibur Prototype Roadster Reported prototype model of the
Excalibur kit cars made from 1963 to 1990 351 Ford Cleveland V-8
engine with quad side-exit exhaust Ford C-6 three-speed automatic
transmission Nine-inch rear end with Traction-Lok Stainless steel
body with copper hood and hood aprons, red trim and black Hertz
canvas folding top Mahogany dash and brown leather bench seat New
battery, fog lights and power brakes Stewart-Warner gauges This car
gets attention anywhere it goes. If you want "one of one" in the
world, this is it but it will need some extra care and attention.
This vehicle, reportedly a prototype of an Excalibur roadster, was
purchased from the estate of a 96-year-old man who was a
professional mechanic/craftsman/designer/custom car builder and
lifelong Harley enthusiast. He started this project in 1965, using
late 1950s Ford running gear (engine, transmission and rear axle).
This man was a true lover of classic cars and he was never
satisfied with mediocrity. He hand-shaped the stainless-steel body
[full body, cowl, floors, rear end and doors], which has been
meticulously polished. The paint and trim are in overall very good
order. The design is meant to pay tribute to the 1928 Mercedes SSK,
a popular roadster and the modern-day Brooks Stevens? Excalibur,
complete with original stainless-steel header pipes. All brackets,
the formed bumpers front and rear, hardware, grill and exhaust
headers and side pipes. The frame started out as a full-sized Ford
Galaxy Convertible, was narrowed and fully boxed with extra members
as shown in the pictures. Borrowing an idea from Preston Tucker,
the fog lights, perched above the double-tube front bumper, turn
with the steering wheel. The gold-finished fenders are vintage
Harley Davidson, complete with spurs above the taillights as a
touch of whimsy. The black Hertz canvas convertible top has a glass
window in the back. Custom-made, chrome-trimmed wing windows and
chrome sideview mirrors complete the look. This car rolls on
Uniroyal Tiger Paw white stripe radials, size 215/70R15, at all
four corners. Each tire is mounted onto a finned wheel cover with
spinner wheel centers. The tires and wheels are all in good,
original order. A spare tire and matching wheel have been frenched
into the rear deck. Under the copper hood is a 351 Ford Cleveland
V-8 engine was chosen for easy servicing, smooth running and
reliability and great sound. This motor is backed by a Ford C-6
three-speed automatic transmission and a Ford nine-inch rear end
with Traction-Lok. Driver convenience features include power
brakes. The engine was set back 2.5 feet to aid maneuverability.
The custom chocolate leather bench seat tilts forward for access to
the rear storage compartment. The 1950s, black, ?Turnpike? carpet
shot with gold. The inner door liners are trimmed in leather,
matching the seat and have Turnpike carpeting shot with gold along
the bottoms and include a storage area in the passenger-side kick
panel. A custom, three-spoke wooden steering wheel faces the
driver, and the interior door latches feature Smith and Wesson
pistol grip interior door handles. A genuine mahogany dashboard
houses Stewart-Warner gauges. Inoperative items include amp gauge
and tachometer, brake lights, turn signals, dash lights and
temperature gauge. The creator of this prototype had a massive
stroke in 2015 that involved his eyesight, speech and paralysis, so
he sold it. He no longer had confidence to drive it. If you?re
interested in a unique vehicle opportunity and have the skills and
funds to finish the job the previous owner started, this prototype
Excalibur may be just the ticket or you! Stop by MotoeXotica
Classic Cars today to check this one out in person! VIN: A9FC243566
This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis,
Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 905 miles. It is
sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title.
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