Keller (automobile)
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The Keller was an automobile produced by the Keller Motor Corp. of Huntsville, Alabama, United States, between 1948 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.
[edit] References
- ^ Ken Gross and Rich Taylor (1975). "America's Most Needed Car: 1948 Keller Super Chief". Special Interest Autos (Sept/Oct). http://www.redstone.army.mil/history/auto/welcome.html.
- ^ "Cool Old Cars: Keller". http://www.chuckstoyland.com/potpourri/coololdcars/index.html#keller. Retrieved 2010-01-07.
- ^ a b http://storm.oldcarmanualproject.com/misc2/Keller194805.jpg
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