Description
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Make: EXCALIBUR S3 – SS PHAETON
Type: cabriolet – 4 seats
Chassis number: 786923
Displacement: 454 ci – 7445 cc (158 kW)
First registered: 01/ 01/ 1978
Mileage index: 56, 606 miles (14 May 2024)
Technical inspection: vehicle condition passed on 28 Oct 2014.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
Mechanical:
Engine: V8 OHV (90°) in front mid-position.
Type: 454 ci CHEVROLET CORVETTE.
Block / head: cast iron / cast iron.
Power: 158 kW at 4000 rpm.
Torque: 350 Nm at 3200 rpm.
Bore x stroke: 107. 95 x 101. 60 mm.
Compression ratio: 7. 9:1.
2 valves / cylinder.
1 cam + chain, rocker and hydraulic lifter.
Crankshaft: 5 bearings.
Lubrication: wet sump + oil pump.
Fuel supply: 1 ROCHESTER QUADRAJET carburettor + air intake.
Cooling: liquid cooling, radiator, fan, water pump and thermostat.
Battery – alternator: 12 V.
Starter: electric.
Brakes: dual-circuit hydraulic with assistance.
: 4 ventilated steel discs.
: 6-piston caliper.
: 4-piston caliper.
Fuel tank capacity: 75 L.
Weight: 1973 kg.
Front suspension: independent wheels, double wishbone, coil spring – shock absorber + anti-roll bar.
Rear suspension: transverse leaf springs, anti-roll bar, hydraulic dampers.
Steering: rack + hydraulic assist.
Transmission: rear‑wheel drive.
Type: GM400 HYDRAMATIC automatic.
: 3 forward gears + reverse.
Body:
Chassis separated into X‑frame and ladder.
Steel shell + front wings in polyester.
Two-tone beige and burgundy paint.
Red velour fabric interior.
Red felt headliner.
4 chrome front lamps + VW COCCINELLE rear lights (latest generation).
Chrome front and rear bumpers.
Air conditioning (beltless) disconnected.
Burgundy fabric manual soft top.
2 spare wheels (left and right) under two-tone shell.
4 chrome horns.
2 chrome manual mirrors on spare wheels (left and right).
Orange front indicators on wings.
Side screens.
3 chrome exhaust outlets (per front side).
Beige rear deck separated on foldable chrome luggage rack.
Black leather three-spoke steering wheel.
Burgundy fabric floor mats.
Radio K7 (BMW – BAVARIA) (M-U).
Burgundy leather dashboard.
Chrome wire wheels + COOPER COBRA RADIAL G/ T tyres – P215/ 65R15 (M+S).
Frais réalisés depuis 2023 :
Replacement:
Fuel pump.
Starter.
4 new tyres.
Lower engine pan repainted.
Front and rear calipers overhauled + pads.
Front and rear brake hoses.
Anti-roll bar bushes front and rear.
Front upper and lower suspension ball joints.
Engine damper.
Gas shocks.
Steering ball joints.
Carburettor adjustment.
Chassis treatment.
Carburettor fuel tank drain.
Fuel hose.
New battery.
Master cylinder.
Steering ram.
Pitman arm.
Rear shock absorber bushes.
New rear shock absorber.
Handbrake cable mounting kit.
Full service.
GENERAL CONDITION
The vehicle is in good overall condition.
Rare vehicle.
Repair file available on request at our premises.
May 2024 expert report available and viewable on-site.
The vehicle is still maintained at our facility.
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