1977 Excalibur Phaeton SS Series III Convertible LHD

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Highlights

  • One of only 3.166 made
  • Two-tone colour scheme
  • Powered by the Corvette ‘Big Block’ V8
  • American registration with all EU import duties and VAT paid

The Appeal

It’s fair to say that Excalibur didn’t make hugely convincing replicas of vintage cars. No, their Phaetons were very much curious motors of their own. Loosely inspired by the Mercedes-Benz SSK, these V8-powered modern old-timers were built to provide classic-style lines for modern drivers. 
Only 3,166 rolled off of the lines - but with takers like Arnie, Jay Leno, Dick Von Dyke and Steve McQueen, they became a bit of a Hollywood phenomenon. This example, finished in the lesser-seen two-tone vanilla and chocolate colour scheme, is a great opportunity to get behind one of these fascinating bits of American 70s madness.

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The History and Paperwork

  • Hand-built in Milwaukee, Wisconsin 
  • 64,143 miles indicated on a five-figure odometer
  • US registration with all EU import documents
  • All VAT paid 

The Interior

  • Stylish interior inspired by vintage vehicles
  • Tan leather seating and door cards
  • Black leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Some fogging to the speedometer
  • Some light scuffs and marks to the interior finish
  • Instruments could do with a clean
  • Air conditioning requires cleaning
  • Aftermarket Kenwood stereo is fitted poorly and could do with some refining work
  • We’re not informed of any faults with the car’s interior options
  • Space behind rear bench seat appears to be in good order 

The Exterior 

  • Eyecatching French vanilla and chocolate colour scheme, with tan accents
  • Large side-mounted spare wheel
  • Unusual Mercedes-Benz flex exhausts
  • Outsized grill and extended bumper
  • Pre-war style headlights
  • British Lucas fog lights
  • 4 horn trumpets
  • Excalibur sword hood ornament
  • Billet aluminium door locks in good order
  • Off-white soft top appears to be in good order with no rips or tears
  • Some scratches and marks to the contrasting wheel arches
  • Dayton spoked rims in good condition with Excalibur branding
  • A good set of whitewall tyres 
  • Mounted with a rear chrome rack in good condition 
  • No cracks, fractures or splits in headlight lenses
  • Paintwork largely in good order
  • Underside of car appears to be in fine fettle with no corrosion we can discern

The Mechanics 

  • Powered by the Corvette ‘Big Block’ V8, delivering a whopping 215hp 
  • Impressively, that gives the Phaeton SS a top speed of 108mph
  • 4-Speed Turbo 400 transmission
  • Corvette disc brakes
  • Engine bay appears clean with light wear
  • No reports of mechanical faults from the vendor 
  • Car is reportedly running well 

Summary

Fearlessly eccentric, Excaliburs are not common sights on the road, and a fascinating ambassador for that strange, strange era of 70s replicars. Plus, you’d be joining the legion of celebrity owners…

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Vehicle specification
  • Year 1977
  • Make Excalibur
  • Model Phaeton SS Series III Convertible 454CI V8
  • Colour Vanilla/Brown
  • Odometer 64,143 Miles
  • Engine size 7400
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Trade
  • Town Schiedam
  • Country Netherlands
Bidding history
24 bids
  • Ia•••• €33,000 29/01/23
  • le•••• €32,000 29/01/23
  • Ia•••• €31,000 29/01/23
  • do•••• €30,000 29/01/23
  • Ia•••• €29,000 29/01/23
  • le•••• €28,500 29/01/23
  • Ia•••• €28,000 29/01/23
  • do•••• €27,000 29/01/23
  • Ia•••• €26,000 29/01/23
  • le•••• €25,000 29/01/23
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