When one hears Excalibur, most automotive enthusiasts immediately envision a sweeping bonnet, classic coachwork, and chrome that gleams like an heirloom. But Excalibur is more than an eye-catching “old-style” car—it is a distinctly American automotive marque that helped define the neoclassic automobile movement of the mid-20th century. Built as a blend of authentic 1920s-30s styling…
America’s Neo-Classic Dream on Wheels The Excalibur Automobile Corporation was one of the most distinctive niche automakers in American history. Operating from 1964 until 1989, the Wisconsin-based company built hand-crafted “neo-classic” automobiles that evoked the styling of 1920s and 1930s luxury cars while incorporating modern American mechanical components. At its height in the 1970s, Excalibur…
In the annals of automotive history, few cars represent such a profound paradox as the Volkswagen Phaeton. It was, at once, an engineering masterpiece and a commercial enigma; a vehicle born from the “people’s car” brand that dared to challenge the long-established titans of the luxury world. The Phaeton was not merely a car; it…