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.
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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1977 Excalibur Phaeton SS Series III Convertible LHD
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