1981 Kelmark GT V8 Rolling Chassis

A little history; Randy Markham and Russ Keller started making Kelmark tubular mid-engined kits in 1969. (Keller & Markham became Kelmark). In 1975 they progressed to designing the popular Kelmark GT body which was built to fit the VW pan as well as the V8 tubular chassis they were building. Hundreds of these kits were sold. In 1977, after Keller had moved on from the company, Markham partnered with an Oldsmobile engineer by the name of Bill Porterfield and they formed Mid-Engineering, a company that focused on V8 chassis kits and factory built cars such as the 203 mph King Kong Kelmark tested by Car & Driver with the honor of being the fastest production car at the time. After a very successful run, Kelmark and Mid-Engineering ceased production in 1985. The Markham family currently owns all rights to both companies, their marketing, photo and logo copyrights, original fiberglass body molds and all inventory. In that inventory are some excess pieces which we are offering for sale here.

This listing is for the 140 MPH V8 chassis from Randy Markham’s personal custom Kelmark GT which was co-featured with the 203 MPH King Kong Kelmark in the Car & Driver Road Test at the TRC test track in Ohio. (See attached excerpts and specs.) This complete, low mileage Mid-Engineering rolling chassis, with proper detailing by the new owner, will fit a Kelmark body or other kit car body with a 95 inch wheelbase. The brakes, suspension, steering, cooling, frame, W31 Oldsmobile engineand switch pitch Toronado Transaxle are all original and in good condition. New owner will need to replace hoses, lines, belts, wiring, fuel tank, fluids, tires and wheels and some fasteners. Detailed Mid-Engineering completion manuals are included. Power your dream car with this proven super car chassis!