Gordon Keeble (United Kingdom) - AllCarIndex

Gordon Keeble was a British automobile manufacturer that operated in the early 1960s. The company was initially established as Gordon Automobile Co. Ltd in Slough, Buckinghamshire, in 1960. It was founded by John Gordon, who had previously been involved with the Peerless and Warwick GT projects, and Jim Keeble, a garage owner known for his work on the Peerless model.

The flagship model of the brand, the Gordon Keeble GK1, was developed from the earlier Peerless design. It featured a spaceframe construction, a De Dion rear axle, and four-wheel disc brakes. The GK1 was powered by a 5.4-litre Chevrolet V8 engine, producing 300 bhp, and was paired with a Borg-Warner four-speed gearbox. The car's body was designed by Bertone, marking the first collaboration with the renowned designer Giorgetto Giugiaro.

The prototype was showcased in 1960 as the Gordon GT and received positive reviews from automotive journalists. However, production did not commence until 1964, by which time the model had been rebranded as the Gordon Keeble. The bodywork was modified by the specialists Williams and Pritchard to be constructed from fiberglass. Unfortunately, the delay in production affected the car's market viability, as the automotive landscape had shifted by the time it was launched.

Initially priced at £2,798, the Gordon Keeble was considered affordable for a high-performance GT car, but the price was later increased to £4,058, which limited its sales. Ultimately, only 99 to 104 units were produced before the company ceased operations in 1967. The project was briefly taken over by another company that attempted to market the vehicle under the name 'De Bruyne.'