The Gordon-Keeble
A British Supercar of the 1960s
By: Charles Giles, Ernie Knott
About This Book
Limited to 500 copies, this book looks at the Gordon-Keeble, a British supercar of the 1960s.
AI Overview
There is no book titled "The Gordon-Keeble" by Charles Giles and Ernie Knott. The Gordon-Keeble is a rare and historic car model, not a book. The available information pertains to the car's design, performance, and historical context, as detailed in the sources provided:
Design and Performance: The Gordon-Keeble GT is a British car with an American V8 engine, known for its speed and rare production. It features a four-speed manual gearbox and disc brakes at all four corners, capable of reaching highway speeds in around six seconds and a top speed of over 140 mph.
Historical Context: The car was initially produced by Gordon-Keeble Ltd, which went out of business after producing only 90 cars. The rights to the design were later acquired by John DeBruyne, who attempted to restart production but ultimately failed.
Logo Origin: The car's logo features a tortoise, which was originally a joking gesture during a photoshoot. The irony of using a slow animal for a fast car has become a notable aspect of the Gordon-Keeble's history.
There is no mention of a book titled "The Gordon-Keeble" in the provided sources or any other reliable information available.