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8K Mile Survivor: 1973 Excalibur Series II SS Roadster: An Extremely Well Preserved Original Example and 1 of approximately 50 built in 1973 This increasingly rare and highly sought-after 1973 Excalibur Series II SS Roadster is an 8K mile car and an extremely original survivor. Attractive brown over tan with tan interior. Strong running big-block 454 GM V8 and automatic transmission. The car runs and drives well and remains very presentable after all these years due to its super low mileage. A very straight, clean, solid, and honest car overall. Ready to drive and enjoy. Just out of long-term ownership. Would benefit from basic servicing at this time as it has been in storage for some time. This desirable and equally collectible Series II SS Roadster with 8k miles represents a well-preserved time capsule.Price $49,500
Excalibur from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was one of the first "retro" cars introduced as a prototype in 1964. The car was (loosely) styled after the 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK by Brooks Stevens.
The Excalibur prototype was fitted on a Studebaker chassis and using a 290-horsepower Studebaker 289 V-8. As Studebaker subsequently ceased its operations, ending the availability of its 289 V-8 Excalibur was left without a power plant. General Motors friends Ed Cole and "Bunkie" Knudsen agreed to provide Brooks Stevens with Chevrolet 327 s in 300-bhp Corvette tune, making the light weight Excalibur a strong performer. They also designed a new ladder chassis which had a 2 inch longer wheelbase. The suspension components ere borrowed from the Corvette, as was the four-disc braking system. The Excalibur was born.