Joe Lee confirmed for me that one of my earlier mystery cars was in fact a “Condor” kit car and that McLellan’s has some early sales materials up for purchase — anyone want to buy it and donate some scans of the materials? They confirm that the car was set up for a mid-engine V8. It actually looks alright in that finished yellow example…
Thanks for posting that. That is exactly the literature package that I used to have, and means that my memory is still serviceable!
Thanks for posting that. That is exactly the literature package that I used to have, and means that my memory is still serviceable!
I have a condor with a 396…for sale
Feel free to use the contact form and send us some photos. Great looking car.
PRICE?
I have the condor stinger vin 771001
I have just uncovered one of these, needs rebuilding but am totally lost for info or where to start, it has a 13b rotary, and needs a few things.
would love to touch base with anyone who knows Anything about this car
There is no real info out there about them.
My brother and I were part of the small group who worked with Russ Keller (former Kelmark) to build the body molds and prototype Condor Stinger back in the mid-70s. The yellow one shown in the brochure was the only one we completed although Russ had made some extra bodies (4 or 5) that were sold. The body was not pulled from a real Lambo, it was made from molds pulled from a plywood and Bondo buck. Russ sketched up the design and figured out how to make the mock-up. The finish was probably the best feature on the car – it was smooth and straight. The 396 Chevy engine was out of my brother’s wrecked pickup truck and was mated to a Toronado transaxle via a 16 inch driveshaft enclosed in a housing. The drivetrain was pretty stout. I took one ride in it and it was impressive! It looked great from the rear quarters and back but the front end looked funny. This might’ve been due to the need to leave enough draft in the nose to allow it to pop free from the molds easier.
The yellow prototype car was acquired by the fabricator who designed and built the chassis through a lien he placed against it for nonpayment. Shortly after that, he passed away and it went to his widow. Her new husband eventually got it and I’m not sure where it is now although the last time I saw it was in the late 1980s in Dayton, Ohio. All I have left are the 3 different brochures.
I’m pretty sure my dad worked (at Republic Steel) with one of the guys involved with the Condor project. He used to tell me about it when I was a kid. I still have one of the old brochures (like the one pictured above) in our file cabinet.
Sir how much would you like for that brochure or just some copies I own one now and I’m interested to know a little bit more about these cars. Are they worth anything do they hold any type of value how limited production was this kit
I own one with hydrlic Lambo doors would like to buy book
I’ll try to make some time to dig out the brochure and scan it. When I do I will post the images.
I have a Condor that was modified. It has doors that open like the Lambo. If there is anyone that has interest in looking at or purchasing it you can contact me.
I have one as well. Can you send me some photos of yours along with the price
Mark, I am looking for a Condor to buy. Can you post your email address?
This was one of Russ Keller’s cars. (Kelmark Engineering)