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Thanks to YOU, the
first International Excalibur Association in history is in operation.
The response to our direct mail campaign has been good enough to confirm
our initial belief - - an association devoted exclusively to the wants
and needs of Excalibur owners is necessary.
Those of you who responded to the brochure have
already reinforced our ideas about what types of services will be
beneficial. In addition, we already have a valuable array of new ideas.
Before going into some of your ideas and
comments, we want to take a moment to reiterate one idea we have: THIS
IS YOUR ASSOCIATION. Our goal is to provide a legitimate means of
helping everyone associated with Excaliburs obtain the enjoyment,
satisfaction and pride that goes with the name EXCALIBUR.
Now, what seems to be interesting to YOU? Almost
all of our suggestions solicited a positive response. The group auto
insurance has touched off a wave of enthusiasm. Mr. Jerry Sawicki of
Toledo, Ohio has suggested that we have a major insurance company do an
actuarial study of casualty losses among Excalibur owners. He thinks
this might lead
to a favorable result and a possible lowering of insurance premiums. We
tend to agree and are currently investigating possibilities. Those of
you with insurance backgrounds - - let's hear YOUR thoughts.
A relatively large percentage of you would love
to have a miniature Excalibur model to display in your den or office.
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We are contacting
manufacturersabout
the production of a model, and Steve Stevens has confirmed that they
would authorize the production of a model. Which one of YOU produces, or
knows of someone who produces, miniature auto models?
Just about all of you are interested in getting
your hands on some accessories to "dress up" your prized possession! Let
us know what you've added to your Excalibur to give it the "personal"
touch.
Fewer of you are interested in travel
arrangements - - so we've put that idea on hold for a while.
We imagine most everyone wondered if we were just
a ' 'fly-by-night" outfit - - and several people did us the favor of
writing back and saying so! About an equal number called the Excalibur
Corporation and inquired. We plan on existing as long as we can provide
a useful, economic purpose.
Dr. Jack E. Arch of Cumberland provided some good
thoughts when he said that "...if it (the association) will truly be an
exchange of ideas, making available mechanical upgrading of Excaliburs,
good manufacturers information, etc., then it will be well worth
joining".
Some of you appear to be having problems
obtaining parts, service, etc.. This is certainly understandable in view
of the complex mechanical structure of the Excalibur, limited
distribution and so forth. Again - - we will attempt to set up methods
for helping each one of you.
Thanks again to you - - please use the business
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Special Thank-You's to:
Mr.
Leonard F. Monti Sr., President of Monti's LaCasa Vieja
Restaurant, Inc., Tempe, Airzona for being the first
Excalibur Association Member.
Mr. George H. Anderson of Anderson Shell & Towing Service
of Springfield, Illinois - - for sending us a beautiful photo of his
1975 Series III Phaeton Excalibur.
Mr. Steve Stevens of Excalibur Automobile Corporation,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, - - for taking a large part of a very busy day to
meet with our wives and ourselves concerning formation of the
Association.
Mr. James B. Skewes of The Meridian Star, Meridian,
Mississippi - - for responding to our request for a photo of his 1975
Series III Roadster Excalibur.
Mr. Richard D. Frame, Frame Chevrolet, Mineola, New York - - for
providing a photo of his Series I Phaeton. Mr. Frame's Excalibur
is reproduced in this newsletter on next to last page.
TRAVELING? WHY NOT STOP IN AND VISIT THE ABOVE EXCALIBUR ASSOCIATION
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WHAT'S YOUR NUMBER?
If your serial number of your Excalibur is 1000 — congratulations!
You're the owner of the first Excalibur built — a series I SSK model two
sealer with cycle type fenders. Series I Excaliburs were manufactured in
1965 and 1966. There were 169 Series I SSK models produced. During 1966
through 1969 the 3000 serial numbers were instituted for the Series I
Roadster and Phaeton. Sixty Excaliburs were built using this numbering
system —the 3000 numbers were discontinued in 1969. Also in 1969 the
6000 serial numbers were introduced on the series I Phaeton.
During 1970, the series II Excaliburs were
identified via the six digit numbering system. Under this system, the
first two digits designate the year of the Excalibur, and the last three
digits show the number produced. The information in the article about
Excalibur history, plus this report, should assist you in verifying any
Excalibur "By The NUMBER". |
