Gatsby Cabriolet
The Gatsby Cabriolet was originally created and designed by master coachman, Sky Clausen of
Gatsby Coachworks, Ltd. in San Jose, California. Introduced on the market in the late 70's, the Cabriolet reached it peak in the early 80's with up to fifty turn-key cars being produced each year.
Because this car is hand crafted from steel, it takes up to ten months for JPR Cars, Ltd. to have this car so that it is road worthy and street legal, with additional time for the "extras".
A modified MG Midget body is placed on the frame of a 1977-1979 Ford Thunderbird or Mercury Cougar, the donor car. The engine from the donor car, usually a 302, is replaced approximately 30 inches towards the rear of the car. The drive shaft is shortened and the steering shaft is lengthened to accommodate the relocation of the engine and transmission. (Fuel injection engines and over-drive transmission are available as an option).
The entire brake system is checked and replaced where needed. The coil springs are changed to adjust to the lower amount of car body weight. The gas tank is straightened and replaced on the rear frame. The cooling system is removed and a new radiator and hoses are installed.
The fiberglass fenders are made in three parts and securely mounted to the sides the
Body. All the chrome "extras" are then individually mounted creating the classic appearance and individuality of each car.
For your listening enjoyment a Kenwood AM/FM Cassette Stereo is included.
10 Disc Cd changers are available as one of the options. The two speakers are mounted under the dash with two additional larger speakers in the rear. Call for other options.
The Cabriolet comes complete with a title from the Commonwealth of Virginia and is titled a "1934 Gatsby Cabriolet". Each car is sold "AS IS", but does come with limited warranties on most of the mechanical parts and equipment. For a limited time the base price for this magnificent car is $42,500...(this price is subject to change). For more details on the construction of this car see the web site of
Ann's Car.
If you prefer to do-it-yourselfer we have Sky's original
assembly manual with Cd available for $25.00 each.
Email: cabriolet@gatsbycars.com