- 1975 Excalibur Series III Phaeton
- 454ci V8
- 4-Barrel Rochester Quadrajet Carburetor
- 3-Speed Automatic
- RWD
- Ivory Classic Exterior
- Tan Interior
- Front Power-Assisted Disc Brakes
- Rear Drum Brakes
- Fiberglass Body w/ Aluminum Panels
- Real Wood Dashboard
- Wire Wheels
- Convertible Soft Top
The story of Excalibur is interesting. Initially styled by Brooks Stevens for Studebaker, Stevens subsequently formed a company to produce the cars himself. Built in Wisconsin, it’s estimated that over 3,500 examples of this neo-classic automobile were made until 1990, even though the company folded in 1986 and was subsequently revived for a short time thereafter. Excalibur’s unique selling point was to offer classic 1920s and 1930s styling paired with modern mechanicals and creature comforts at the time. Today, we’ve got one of these curious cars for sale, a 1975 Excalibur Series III Phaeton from Edgerton, Wisconsin, with 56,178 miles on the clock. Let us tell you more about this car and why you should snap it up if you’ve got an eye for, and a desire to own unconventional pieces of American automotive history.
Exterior and Interior
This 1975 Excalibur Series III Phaeton might look like a 1920s Mercedes-Benz SSK because that’s the look that Brooks Stevens was going for with the Excalibur. So, it’s got external headlamp pods, running boards, prominent wheel arches, white-striped tires, wire-effect wheels and of course, that opulent silhouette. The body is fiberglass with aluminum panels, and the car sports a modern convertible hood too, making it easier to drive in hot sun or rain. You’ll also notice some components such as Volkswagen Beetle rear lighting clusters which add turn signals and reversing lamps to this otherwise vintage-styled car. The interior of this 1975 Excalibur Series III Phaeton features a real wood dashboard, tan leather seats, and relatively modern convenience features such as air conditioning. It’s a four-seat affair with a rear bench plus two individually adjustable front seats, and feels quite modern as a result. You’ve also got plenty of instrumentation which once again, is not commonly found in cars from the 1920s and 1930s. As for luggage, there’s enough space in a compartment styled to look like an externally-mounted trunk.
Engine
Powering this 1975 Excalibur Series III Phaeton is a massive 454ci Chevy V8, hooked up to a Turbo-Hydramatic 3-speed automatic gearbox. The car is rear-wheel drive as you’d expect. Braking is via front power-assisted discs and rear drums. So, it’s actually quite easy to drive.
The story of Excalibur is interesting. Initially styled by Brooks Stevens for Studebaker, Stevens subsequently formed a company to produce the cars himself. Built in Wisconsin, it’s estimated that over 3,500 examples of this neo-classic automobile were made until 1990, even though the company folded in 1986 and was subsequently revived for a short time thereafter. Excalibur’s unique selling point was to offer classic 1920s and 1930s styling paired with modern mechanicals and creature comforts at the time. Today, we’ve got one of these curious cars for sale, a 1975 Excalibur Series III Phaeton from Edgerton, Wisconsin, with 56,178 miles on the clock. Let us tell you more about this car and why you should snap it up if you’ve got an eye for, and a desire to own unconventional pieces of American automotive history.
The story of Excalibur is interesting. Initially styled by Brooks Stevens for Studebaker, Stevens subsequently formed a company to produce the cars himself. Built in Wisconsin, it’s estimated that over 3,500 examples of this neo-classic automobile were made until 1990, even though the company folded in 1986 and was subsequently revived for a short time thereafter. Excalibur’s unique selling point was to offer classic 1920s and 1930s styling paired with modern mechanicals and creature comforts at the time. Today, we’ve got one of these curious cars for sale, a 1975 Excalibur Series III Phaeton from Edgerton, Wisconsin, with 56,178 miles on the clock. Let us tell you more about this car and why you should snap it up if you’ve got an eye for, and a desire to own unconventional pieces of American automotive history.
What do you get when you imbue an Eighties car with Twenties (no not Twenty Twenties, but Nineteen Twenties) styling? That’s precisely what Excalibur aimed to do. This Milwaukee-based outfit was the work of Clifford Brooks Stevens, who initially designed the cars for Studebaker. Stevens subsequently formed a company to create them by himself. Sadly, the project wasn’t as successful as all involved would have expected, and after several failures, Excalibur folded in 1990. Of course, that hasn’t stopped others from creating replicas, such as this 1989 Excalibur Series V Replica. Built on a 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis GS chassis, this 17,688-mile automobile awaits its new owner in Williston, Vermont. It is often said that imitation is the best form of flattery, so the fact that someone built a replica of the Excalibur means that the car is worth checking out. If you’re the kind of person who lusts after the quirky and isn’t afraid to push the boundaries of what many consider a ‘classic’ or ‘modern classic’, why not buy this car and become its custodian?
Excalibur…that’s not an automotive brand that many have heard of. Things get even more confusing when you set eyes upon this machine via our photos. The bottom half of it looks like something from the 1920s. The top half is decidedly more modern, and the title says it’s a 1989 Excalibur Series V Sedan. Well, you see, the Excalibur is a car that is designed to look like a 1920s automobile but based on something decidedly more modern. This Milwaukee-based company has been at it from the 1960s, right up until 1990. Although as you can imagine, they didn’t exactly sell massive volumes. Production volumes are estimated at over 3,500, but actual figures are hard to come by. So, if you want an American curio to grace your driveway, this 1989 Excalibur Series V Sedan with its 17,600 miles is a great candidate. We’re told that the car has documented mileage and includes its owner's manual.
The 1960 Ford Thunderbird Hardtop Coupe represents the final year of the second-generation Thunderbird, a model that helped establish Ford’s personal luxury car segment with its combination of stylish design, V8 power, and comfortable cruising capability. This example features a custom teal exterior with a matching teal interior, along with classic upgrades such as Kragar wheels, an aftermarket steering wheel, and a custom suspension setup that give it a distinctive appearance. Showing approximately 47,896 miles, this Thunderbird is equipped with desirable factory-style amenities including air conditioning, power steering, and power brakes, making it an appealing choice for enthusiasts looking for a uniquely styled early Thunderbird.
The Austin-Healey 3000 is one of the defining British sports cars of its era, and the early Mk I BT7 captures the formula in particularly pure form. This 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk I BT7 2+2 Roadster combines its 2,912cc straight-six with twin SU carburetors, a 4-speed manual transmission, knock-off wire wheels, and front disc brakes, all wrapped in classic British Racing Green. Inside, black leather, woodgrain trim, Smiths instrumentation, and the compact 2+2 layout reinforce its unmistakably period character. Showing approximately 59,364 miles, this Healey delivers the kind of mechanical simplicity, open-air driving experience, and vintage European style that continue to make the Big Healey so appealing to enthusiasts.
The 1962 Chevrolet Corvette closed out the C1 generation on a high note, combining the original Corvette’s unmistakable styling with the larger-displacement 327ci V8 introduced for that model year. This example is especially appealing for its Rochester Ramjet mechanical fuel injection, 4-speed manual transmission, and classic Ermine White over black color combination. A black convertible soft top and body-colored removable hard top give it two distinct personalities, while chrome wheel covers preserve the period-correct look. Showing approximately 62,307 miles, this Corvette captures one of the most desirable configurations of the final-year C1 formula.
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