Well documented and built American supercar representing an important era in the seventies American hot rod industry. The KELMARK GT 1 MK III is a purpose built tube framed 2500lb car, one piece fiberglass body and an offset mid mounted 400+ hp 327ci and IRS trans axle.
According to the Kelmark registry this is the only remaining 1974 Kelmark GT 1 Mark III. This was the tenth built by Kelmark Engineering, Inc. This Kelmark GT 1 MARK III was discovered after being stored for more than 20 years by the manufactures representative and underwent a complete professional restoration/update.
There is less than 20K original miles on the car in total less than 100 miles on recent $70,000 restoration.
This particular Kelmark GT 1 MK III was one of the last ones produced by Kelmark Engineering before they were sold to Molded Plastic Industries. The body was specially manufactured with twice the thickness of any other they ever produced. This car has a specially built frame that incorporated a roll bar and integral dual fuel tanks.
A pinnacle super car in the seventies and would be a worthwhile addition to any collection. The styling was inspired by the Ferrari 206 Dino GT, combining the lines of the Dino with the Astro II XP-880 Mid Engine 1968 Corvette concept car.
The Kelmark garnered much positive attention. Car & Driver Magazine, May 1978 said "Fastest documented speed ever attained by a street machine". In a 1977 Car Craft Magazine: "Undoubtedly the closest thing to a street driven Can Am car on the road today."
The Kelmark GT compared to the Ferrari Dino, weighed less, had twice the HP, cost twice as much at over $20k and is considerably more unique as all were custom built. Includes some excellent features such as DOT rated Roll-up Driver and passenger glass side windows with DOT rated windshield and rear window; "Gurney Built" Carbon/Kevlar Seats developed by All American Racers from the 1993 Toyota GTP Car driven by JUAN MANUEL FANGIO II.
They are adjustable and removable built to fit a driver over 6ft tall with helmet under 220lbs. Has the coveted SPCNS California smog exempt title and "RARE RCR" custom license plates available to California buyers.
BUILD SHEET
Engine:
1965 327, 450+ Horsepower
'65 "Camel back" heads, 2.02/1.60" Stainless valves, Hardened valve seats, Screw in studs and guide plates
Extruded Aluminum Roller tip Rockers with Poly locks 1.5 Ratio
Double roller timing chain with chrome cover
Steel Crank, Manley rods, ARP bolts
Lightened billet flywheel
Center force dual friction clutch
High volume oil pump
All new FelPro gaskets, Perma Line Valve Cover gaskets, Ultra Seal Head Gaskets
Edelbrock Streetmaster Manifold
650 cfm Carter AFB Competition Series
Accel Super Coil
Accel Street Billet Distributer / with adjustable advance
Front Wheels 16 X 7 Billet Chevy pattern ARP through bolted studs with extra long Shank
BF Goodrich Comp TA 225-50ZR-16 Front tires
Rear Wheels 16 X 8 Billet Chevy pattern ARP through bolted studs with extra long Shank
BF Goodrich Comp TA 245-50ZR-16 Rear tires
Halogen 60/100 watt H-1 Headlights
Halogen 55 watt Fog lights
Pioneer Super tuner III High power CD player
Pioneer 4 Way 6 X 9 front Speakers
Pioneer 3 Way 4 X 10 Rear Speakers
Electric Antenna
Corvette Tilt/Telescopic Steering wheel and Column
INTERIOR:
"Gurney Built" Carbon/Kevlar Seats developed from the 1993 Toyota GTP Car driven by JUAN MANUEL FANGIO II,
Adjustable/removable (fits a driver 6'1" tall with helmet under 200lbs, lots of room)
RCI Cam-Lock Type 5-Point 3"Racing Harness: Pull-Down / Lap Belt Adjusters / grade 8 bolts through Frame
Wink Mirror, Radar detector mount and wiring
Custom built pedal set /roller gas & Morse cable / Dual brake cylinder / Hydraulic Clutch
Silent paging alarm with remote arm/disarm / 5 mile range / Interior/ Exterior proximity radar senor
Full Console with Heat and a/c, all ducts
A/C compressor never installed (for weight/HP), all other A/C parts/hoses complete
Vehicle type: Mid engine, rear wheel drive, 2 passenger coupe
Engine
Type: V8, Water cooled, Iron Block, Iron heads, 5 Main Bearings Bore x Stroke: 4.001 bore x 3.25 stroke Displacement: 327ci, 5354 cc, 5.4 litres Compression ratio: 11 to One Carburetion: 650 cfm Carter AFB Competition Series Valve Gear: Pushrod-operated overhead valves, hydraulic lifters Power (SAE net) 425 bhp @ 6500 rpm Torque (SAE net) 375 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm Specific power output: 1.22 bhp/ci, 74 bhp/litre Max. Recommended engine speed: 7000 rpm Drive train: Transmission-4 speed Manual Saginaw Final drive ratio:3.05
Gear
Ratio
Mph@1000 rpm
Mph@Max. rpm
1
3.11:1
7.82
54.54
2
2.21:1
10.98
76.81
3
1.47:1
16.20
115.40
4
1:1
24.16
169.48
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
Wheel base: 95 in Track: F/R 70/73.5 in Length: 172 in Width: 73.5 in Height: 45 in Ground Clearance: 4.5 in Curb weight: 2350 lbs Weight distribution: F/R 45/55 Fuel Capacity: 20.0 gal Oil Capacity: 12 qts.
Suspension: F: independent, fully adjustable, 2 trailing arms, 4 torsion bars, anti-sway bar R: independent, fully adjustable, trailing arm, control arm, stabilizing rod, half shaft, and coil spring per side
Steering Type: Recirculating ball Turns lock to lock: 2.5
Brakes F: 11" drilled front Disc brakes / Carbon metallic pads R: 2" x 9-1/2" dia drum, Kevlar Slotted Rear Brake shoes
WHEELS AND TIRES Wheel size: F: 16 X 7 BF Goodrich Comp TA R: 16 X 8 Wheel type: Billet Chevy pattern, ARP Studs, long Shank nuts, Poly locks
Tire make and size: BF Goodrich Comp TA F: 225-50ZR-16 R: 245-50ZR-16
Subject to sale at any time. Reasonable offers will be considered. Available only at Left Coast Classics! Direct your inquiries to Donn Call or Text 707-332-8331 .....because life's too short to drive the wrong car....
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