Kellison J4-R 1959

[NART512]

History:
Unfortunately information on this car is really hard to come by so bear with me. Jim Kellison wan an aircraft engineer who's dream was to build sports cars that could take on Ferrari. The car was given a lightweight fiberglass body and only measure 39 inches in height. It was sold as a kit car or sold with everything except a drivetrain. Kellison was able to take 27 wins in the J4-R against factory TestaRossas and Birdcages. 300 J4s were built.

Specs:
Engine: Since this as a kit car, the type of engine that was used depended on the owner. The orange Kellison below has a 327 Corvette Engine.
Weight: 884.5kg (1,950lbs)
Transmission: 3-Speed Manual

 

[GTPorsche]

The bottom 2 pictures are of one with a 327 in it, but since these were kit cars, it could be any engine that was available at the time.

 

[StarLight]

Rare car ... 👍

 

[JKgo]

Even it's a kit car this one has stunning lines. Actually, if you haven't mentioned that this was a kit car, I would never have guessed it. I'll have mine with a small block Chevy V8, CobraJet motor, a Hemi, or a Jaguar straight six. Anyone would do just fine.

 

[Not_A_Guest]

Even it's a kit car this one has stunning lines. Actually, if you haven't mentioned that this was a kit car, I would never have guessed it. I'll have mine with a small block Chevy V8, CobraJet motor, a Hemi, or a Jaguar straight six. Anyone would do just fine.

I would've never thought either. 👍

I'd like mine with a modern six-speed LS7, thank you very much.