Keller (automobile)
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The Keller was an automobile produced by the Keller Motor Corp. of Huntsville, Alabama, United States, between 1947 and 1950.[1][2] It was based on the earlier Bobbi-Kar produced by the Bobbi Motor Car Corp. of San Diego, California. Keller restyled the Bobbi-Kar and switched power from a 64.9 cu in (1.1 L) 25 hp (19 kW) four-cylinder to Continental engines of 133 cu in (2.2 L) 49 hp (37 kW) and 162 cu in (2.7 L).[3] Only eighteen Kellers were ever produced before the death of George D. Keller brought an end to production. They had a short wheelbase of 94 in (2,388 mm) and a 3-speed transmission.[3]
The Keller was originally fabricated primarily by laid-off aircraft technicians post-war, using readily available parts from local aircraft production facilities. Keller cars are noted for several first-run innovations such as having the engine/flywheel, transmission, clutch, and differential all built into a single unit, noted for its ease of removal and replacement. Of the 18 of these cars that were manufactured only 3 of these cars still exist in the world as of 2013.[4] All 3 are in the Huntsville area.
References
- ^ Ken Gross and Rich Taylor (1975). "America's Most Needed Car: 1948 Keller Super Chief". Special Interest Autos (Sept/Oct).
- ^ "Cool Old Cars: Keller". Retrieved 2010-01-07.
- ^ a b http://storm.oldcarmanualproject.com/misc2/Keller194805.jpg
- ^ "Huntsville Rewound:Keller Car". Retrieved 2009-12-07.
See also
- Huntsville Rewound, A retro site covering the Huntsville metropolitan area
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