Hail to the Chief

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In the years after World War II, the United States experienced a period of unmitigated expansion. There were new roads, new schools and libraries, and automakers struggled to meet pent-up demand. That left the door open to startup manufacturers, many of whom were entering the business from other fields of endeavor.

One of these was the Keller. Originally started as Bobbi-Car in California, the company decamped to Alabama aftersome legal troubles. In 1947, George D. Keller took over foundering Bobbi-Kar and renamed the vehicle after himself. He reportedly assembled a bevy of 1,500 dealers and offered two body styles, convertible and station wagon, in two levels of trim: Chief and Super Chief. Power came from a Continental sidevalve four. Fewer than 20 were built. As a result, Kellers are seldom seen, but AACA's Hershey show brings out the rarest of the rare. This Keller Super Chief station wagon attended last weekend's event, and drew onlookers all day long.

(Text and photos Kit Foster)
      

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