The history of Excalibur cars
The Excalibur car is a beautiful example of a classic retro vehicle featuring design inspired by the 1920’s Mercedes Benz SS with a bit of modern engineering and American flair. The result is a bit flashy and an unlikely weekender stroller, however the vehicle has found a niche within the outer limits of luxury limousines. The car has earned a cult following around the world as a blank wedding car or the perfect watercraft for anyone who wants to make a splash!
Automotive designer, Brook Steven’s was fascinated by the classic era of automotive design. This passion was what fueled his Gatsby-esque creations and eventually led to the design of what would later become the Excalibur as a concept car for Studebaker in 1963. The concept car was displayed at various car shows across the US. USA and caught the attention of many. . The buzz over this unique car soon turned to orders from wealthy backers around the world and the Excalibur was born. The Excalibur was factory built and underwent several major revisions in its early years, greatly improving performance and reliability, especially with regards to the chassis that was required for such a long car, which was eventually purchased from General Motors. Each year, the Excalibur factory only made between sixty and eighty vehicles, which has added to their rarity and collectibility today. The most ordered and produced cars were the 2-door Roadster; however, Excalibur also produced a 4-door saloon, the ‘Phaeton’, which has become a highly successful luxury car, used in films such as 101 Dalmatians and as the flagship of the limousine fleet. for Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.
After a run of just 3,200 cars, the company finally ceased production in 1990, finally achieving perfection in the most luxurious V-Series Excalibur yet. The company still operates in a limited capacity to supply parts, manuals, and information to contemporary Excalibur car owners.
The good news is that the current owner of the Excalibur Cars factory has not ruled out the possibility of a new line of cars. In fact, as recently as 2011, there has been talk of a similarly designed modernized Excalibur. These plans are subject to financial backing, and for now the company is dedicated to creating parts to keep existing Excaliburs on the road, even going so far as to plan refurbishment kits to replace what might be considered the dated and worn interior of some of the existing Excaliburs. older models still in circulation.