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Kelison J6 Panther – FIA Eligible Chevrolet V8 Race Car Project | Unique Removable Hardtop | £59,000

St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK

A rare opportunity to acquire what is believed to be the only Kelison J6 Panther fitted with a removable aluminium hardtop, professionally built over a 12-year period using top-quality components throughout.

The Kelison J6 Panther is an iconic American sports racing design from the late 1950s, with only a handful surviving worldwide. This example is modelled on the famous Kelison raced by Lord March at the Goodwood Revival, making it an ideal basis for Goodwood, FIA Historic racing or an exceptional road-going special.

This is a high-quality, no-expense-spared build that now requires final assembly and finishing.

Specification

• Genuine Kelison J6 Panther body
• Early C1 Chevrolet Corvette chassis (1953-1962)
• Small Block Chevrolet dry-sump race engine
• Six Stromberg 97 carburettors on period-style intake manifold
• Engine professionally built by renowned race engine builder Simon Lane
• Tremec T56 6-speed manual gearbox
• Steel racing bellhousing
• Fully fabricated lightweight race exhaust system
• Andy Robinson Race Cars FIA-specification roll cage
• Four-link rear suspension
• Ford live rear axle with Panhard rod
• Rack and pinion steering (left-hand drive)
• 15 x 10-inch wheels front and rear
• Extremely low ride height with purposeful race stance

Unique Features

The beautifully fabricated aluminium hardtop was hand-built by Jimmy Hibberd of Valley Gas, the same craftsman responsible for the hardtop fitted to Lord March's famous Kelison.

Unlike the original one-piece moulded coupes, this is believed to be the only known Kelison J6 with a fully removable aluminium roof, making it genuinely unique.

FIA Historic Potential

With its Corvette underpinnings and period-correct race specification, this car offers an exciting opportunity for someone wishing to complete a distinctive FIA Historic racer or Goodwood Revival-style competition car.

Included in the Sale

A large quantity of components and parts accumulated during the build will be included with the sale.

The seller is also prepared to sell the car without the engine and gearbox by separate negotiation, should a buyer wish to install their own powertrain.

Reason for Sale

After more than twelve years building the car, I have reluctantly decided that at the age of 73 I am unlikely to complete the project. With several other Corvette projects also demanding my time, it is now ready for someone else to finish and enjoy.

Location

St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Assistance can be provided with shipping throughout the UK, Europe and the USA.

Price: £59,000

Contact:
Bernie Chodosh
Tel: 07958 932921

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