Excalibur SSK Roadster, 1966, 2.350 pounds - 300hp! Low Mileage, Great Condition

 In the late fifties and early sixties Studebaker was the US distributor for Mercedes Benz. Industrial designer Brook Stevens did some design work for Studebaker and later was commissioned to build a special car for the 1964 New York Auto Show. He designed a concept car nicknamed the Mercerbaker to celebrate the Studebaker – Mercedes alliance.

The Mercerbaker borrowed 1928-1932 Mercedes SSK styling cues and blended them with current Studebaker mechanicals. It was what Stevens called a modern classic and was the first of a genre which became known as neoclassics.

Prior to the New York show. Studebaker changed Presidents and the new boss decided not to display the Mercerbaker on their stand. Stevens scrambled and found space in the lobby of the Auto Show to display his freshly christened Excalibur SSK. The car was enthusiastically accepted and Stevens found himself in the automobile business.

Stevens' was a frustrated racer and designed the Excalibur with a serious performance edge. Production Excaliburs had a curb weight of just 2350 pounds and a Chevrolet 300 hp. 327 base engine. Excaliburs could be ordered with higher horsepower engines including a supercharged version. The combination gave the Excalibur a power to weight ratio that was similar if not better than a 289 Shelby Cobra.

Hold on tight when you hit the gas.  Car and Driver magazine found 60 mph came in just 5. 4 seconds.  That was rare air in 1966 and even today can be a handful.   

Our Excalibur. #1009 is a SSK model with a 300hp 327 V8 motor. automatic transmission. cycle fenders. and ground shaking side exhaust. We purchased the car from the 2nd owner. a Mennonite who ran a Studebaker repair shop in Pennsylvania. Not surprising. he didn't drive the car much and the mileage is just 27. 38 miles.

A burgundy frame and burgundy interior complement the silver coachwork. The paint is older but still looks great. The seats look excellent and everything is clean and nicely detailed. The car is complete with top and side curtains. The more that you know about Series I Excaliburs. the better you'll like them. Rumble into the next Cars and Coffee with this bad boy and the all the eyes will be on you.

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Motorcar Gallery is a licensed - bonded Florida automobile dealer specializing in the sale of collectable automobiles. We have been in business since 1984. Many of the world's most desirable automobiles have passed through our showroom. Please contact us at 954 522-9900 or email us at Contact@MotorcarGallery. com for more information on this car.

Financing:

We can help arrange financing. Recent rates have been as low as 3. 5%.   

Important:

This is a 47 year old vehicle that is being sold as is. where is with no warranty. expressed. written or implied. It is impossible for us to quantify the exact condition of the car and all components. We strongly suggest the buyer thoroughly inspect the vehicle in person prior to the purchase to satisfy themselves as to the exact condition.  We have a shop on premises and welcome pre purchase inspections by the purchaser or their agent.  

We reserve the right to end this auction early. We are a Brick and Mortar Dealer; this vehicle is displayed in our showroom and advertised in other media.  It may be sold prior to the auctions end.

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