

The Gordon-Keeble car company began manufacturing in **1964**³. They produced cars until **1967**, during which time they made around 100 vehicles.
The Gordon-Keeble car company was a British car manufacturer that operated between 1964 and 19671. The company was founded by John Gordon and Jim Keeble, who initially collaborated in 1959 to create the Gordon GT car1. The car was notable for its Chevrolet Corvette V8 engine and a chassis designed by Peerless.
Key Highlights:
Design: The Gordon-Keeble cars were designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Bertone, featuring a stylish 2-door saloon body.
Performance: The cars were equipped with a 5.4-litre Chevrolet 327 V8 engine, producing around 300 horsepower1. This allowed the car to achieve 0-60 mph in under six seconds and a top speed near 140 mph.
Production: Approximately 100 cars were produced during the company’s brief existence1. The cars were initially built in Eastleigh and later in Southampton.
Unique Badge: The company’s badge featured a tortoise, chosen after a pet tortoise walked into the frame during an inaugural photo shoot.
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