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### Excalibur Series IV 5. 0 V8 – Timeless American neo-retro elegance
Some cars cross decades without ever losing the power to captivate. This ** 1982 Excalibur Series IV Phaeton** belongs to that very exclusive category. Inspired by the prestigious road cruisers of the 1930s while benefiting from the reliability of modern American mechanicals, it embodies a way of life where luxury, prestige and exclusivity come first.
Under its endless bonnet sits the famous ** Chevrolet V8 5. 0-litre developing 225 bhp**, paired with a ** three-speed automatic gearbox**. A set-up well known for its toughness and easy upkeep, delivering a smooth ride and ample torque—ideal for long, hair-in-the-wind drives.
This Excalibur also stands out for its particularly interesting history. We have its ** original US purchase invoice**, issued by ** Excalibur Sales Inc. in Milwaukee (Wisconsin)** on ** 8 April 1982**. It confirms its factory-exit specification and its brand-new acquisition for the sum of **$50, 100**, including, among other items, its hard-top, musical horns and protective cover. This rare document is a genuine provenance piece and helps underline the vehicle’s authenticity.
The car was then purchased in the United States by a ** French professional**, before being imported into France—adding yet another chapter to its perfectly documented story.
Presented in its superb original configuration **“Bamboo Cream”**, matched with a ** Buckskin** interior in caramel tones, it comes complete with its ** matching hard-top**, ** electric hood**, ** hood cover**, and its iconic ** central high-beam headlamp**—all features that further reinforce its elegance and appeal to collectors.
The equipment list also includes ** power steering**, a ** cruise control** system, ** four-disc braking**, and a suspension tuned to prioritise driving comfort. Fed via a carburettor, it preserves all the mechanical authenticity and distinctive soundtrack of the great American cars of the 1980s.
Built in very low numbers, the Excalibur remains today one of the most unusual and exclusive collector cars on the market. A proper rolling masterpiece, it never fails to turn heads and delivers a truly unique driving experience—somewhere between retro luxury, timeless charm and mechanical smoothness.
** A rare collector car, accompanied by original historical documentation, ideal for the enthusiast looking to acquire something as elegant as it is exceptional.**
