Could you see yourself behind the wheel of a car like this Excalibur? That’s the question I always ask myself when seeing one of these come up for sale. Part of me loves the pure excess of it all… more»
Excalibur
Feb 16, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
55k Mile Oddity: 1978 Excalibur Roadster
Not many people recognize an Excalibur when they see one. Many people think it is a kit car and some 1930’s sedan. This example is a was found by Mitchell G. and is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Excalibur… more»
Jan 9, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
No Reserve! 1977 Excalibur Series III Phaeton
Here’s a niche of the car industry that defies categorization: it’s not a kit car, it’s not a replica, and it’s not really a production car – the Excaliber is more of a handbuilt special made in large-ish numbers… more»
Nov 7, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Arrive In Style! 1996 Excalibur Limousine
The longer I gaze at this 1996 Excalibur Limousine, the more I can appreciate its quirkiness and appeal for those who envy really massive people haulers, but at the end of the day it’s sort of just one of… more»
Oct 7, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Big Block Swap: 1975 Excalibur Roadster
One of the the bigger let downs with most kit cars is the powerplant. Typically, in an effort to make the whole kit work and also keep costs down, the original design called for a fairly humble engine, which… more»
Sep 14, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Original Oddball: 1978 Excalibur
Here’s my question when it comes to these neo-classical creations like the Excalibur shown here: who is still buying these cars? Once considered both a fashion statement and a commentary on the size of one’s bank account, these 1980s… more»
Jan 7, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Going In Style! 1988 Excalibur Limousine
More than 30 years after its passing, the Excalibur is remembered for its quirky styling, fashioned after a 1928 Mercedes-Benz SSK. What most folks don’t remember is that it was an effort started while Studebaker was in business. That… more»
Dec 27, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
1 of 47 Built: 1988 Excalibur Touring Sedan
“For the man or woman who wants a fun machine with antique class.” That’s how Excalibur positioned their “Contemporary Classic” automobiles back in the 70’s and 80’s that offered classic 1920’s/1930’s looks along with modern reliability. They weren’t cheap,… more»
Jun 10, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
E for Exclusivity: 1988 Excalibur Four Door Touring Sedan
Wowzers. File this one under “Cars of the Stars” as well as “Reserved for the Rich and Famous.” Excaliburs were pricey, costing twice as much as a Caddy back in 1965, but there was nothing else like them on the… more»
Oct 13, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
No Reserve Royalty: 1975 Excalibur Phaeton
The Excalibur Phaeton is one of the more enduring of automotive curiosities, as it always seems to have followers even as its controversial styling becomes even more ancient. At the core of it, this is a tribute car that… more»
Jun 3, 2019 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Doubly Classic! 1977 Excalibur Phaeton
Showing well and unique (even among the 222 such cars built) thanks to its interesting history, this 1977 Excalibur Phaeton enjoyed a lifetime of indoor storage and accumulated fewer than 12,000 miles. Sadly separated from its fenders and big… more»
Aug 12, 2018 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Most Looked At in America: 1982 Excalibur Series IV
It’s easy to forget the Excalibur was a solid performer when introduced, but the somewhat garish exterior was the first thing most folks noticed before ever peering under the hood. As the seller enthusiastically points out, the Excalibur may… more»
Nov 5, 2017 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Stored for 30 Years: 1976 Excalibur SS Phaeton
The Excalibur is one of those marques that sometimes gets scoffed at, but interestingly, they were decent performers when first introduced. Corvette power mounted inside a body more reminiscent of the roaring 20s than the 1960s, a Phaeton SS… more»
Dec 23, 2016 • For Sale • 30 Comments
I Heard It Through The Grapevine: 1966 Excalibur
Odd title, you’re wondering? As it turns out, this 1965 Excalibur was originally owned by the famous soul singer Marvin Gaye, who sang I Heard It Through The Grapevine among other great hits. Star provenance may or may not mean… more»
Nov 5, 2016 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Feeling Majestic? 1981 Excalibur
I can’t imagine what it’s like to spot a car in a barn – and then realize the barn might fall down at any minute. It’s bad enough that the adrenaline is already racing, but then the threat of… more»
Dec 25, 2015 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Home Brew: Custom Excalibur Roadster
I’ve never thought of building my own car, but I have considered what it would be like to bring my favorite aspects of multiple vehicles into one chassis. The builder of this custom Excalibur here on eBay certainly had… more»
