ved by designer , the Excalibur was a neo-classic specialty car inspired by the SSK. ious models were produced from the mid-Sixties through 1990, including this 1972 Excalibur ies II Phaeton. It’s a four-passenger model powered by a Chevrolet 454 V8 engine — and it has been in the same family for many years, according to the seller. The paintwork is reportedly original, and the car is said to be in good overall condition.
- A new, Corvette-based chassis enabled Excalibur to offer a 454 engine for the first time in 1972.
- In 1972, the Corvette’s 454-cu.in. OHV V8 was rated at 270 horsepower.
- The engine in this example is original, according to the seller, along with the automatic transmission.
- There are no reported issues with the powertrain.
- The bodywork and paint are also said to be original on this ies II.
- There are a few reported scratches in the finish and initials have been painted on the doors.
- The car also has a removable fiberglass roof and soft side windows.
- All the exterior chrome and trim appear in good, unrestored condition.
- The four-place cabin is dressed in tan leather and appears unrestored.
- gely age-related wear is seen in the seat covers, carpet, steering wheel, and other trim.
- There are no reported operational issues with the gauges or radio. There is also a CB radio.
- The car has air conditioning, but it does not work.
- With its Corvette-based chassis, this Excalibur has an independent rear suspension.
- It also has four-wheel disc brakes.
- Photos show wear in some of the suspension components and cracking in some bushings.
- The car rides on whitewall radial tires mounted on the original wire wheels.
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- The air conditioning does not work.
- This Excalibur ies II featured a new, Corvette-based chassis for 1972.
- The new chassis featured an independent rear suspension and four-wheel disc brakes.
- It also allowed a 454 V8 to be offered for the first time. This example’s is original.
- The paintwork and exterior trim are also original and show well for their age.
- There’s some wear in the tan leather interior, but it is also in unrestored condition.
The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean Ohio title in her name. This 1972 Excalibur ies II Phaeton has reportedly been in the same family for many years. It shows the patina of age but is said to be unrestored and in good overall condition.