Production of the Excalibur started in 1965, initially using a Studebaker Lark chassis and with power (all 300bhp of it) supplied by a 327ci small-block Chevrolet V8, as seen in the contemporary Corvette. With a kerb weight of just a tonne or so, the Excalibur was an impressive performer with its 0-60mph time of around six seconds and a top speed of more than 130mph. The year 1966 saw two new Excalibur models; a standard roadster and four-seat Phaeton. Transmission choices on all models were a four-speed manual or three-speed automatic.
