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1962 Excalibur RS Roadster
The 1962 Excalibur RS Roadster is a unique car designed by Brooks Stevens, with the project completed in the 1990s by Stevens’ friend, Robert Shaw. It incorporates modern features like scissor doors, power steering, and a 5.7 liter GM V8 engine.
The Excalibur RS Roadster is based on the earlier 1961 Excalibur Hawk Coupe, which was built on a Studebaker chassis. The RS Roadster’s bodywork is hand-formed from aluminum, with a tubular steel spaceframe chassis developed by Chuck Rahn.
The car is powered by a 5.7 liter GM V8 crate engine with Edelbrock fuel injection, mated to a GM 700R4 automatic transmission. The vehicle has high-performance parts throughout including Wilwood disc brakes, power rack-and-pinion steering, and a custom-made exhaust system.
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