The non-letter Chrysler 300s were introduced as the “Sport Series” in 1962 as a complement to its performance-oriented brethren that dated back to the mid-1950s. They were positioned as a more affordable version of the 300 that emphasized luxury over muscle. This 1964 edition may have had only one owner since 1966 and runs well with a few cosmetic issues. Located in Bellingham, Washington, it’s available for $3,950 here on craigslist. Another great trip from Barn Finder Matt H.!
Chrysler 300 Sport Series automobiles were produced through 1971. They were replacements for the 1961 Chrysler Windsor which had just replaced the Saratoga the year before. They also helped fill the void left behind when the DeSoto product line was discontinued in the early part of the decade. The Sport Series would outlast the Letter Series it was inspired by when Chrysler folded that tent in 1966. After 1971, the 300 name would be mothballed until 1979 when it became an option package on the Cordoba personal luxury car.
In 1964, the 300 would see a production of 26,887 two-and four-door hardtops and convertibles compared to 3,647 300-Ks that only came with two doors. If we understand the seller correctly, he/she has owned the car since it crossed the 5,000-mile mark when it was two years old and it now has 141,000 miles on the odometer. The 383 cubic-inch V8 was standard fare on the 300 and we’re told it runs well and is paired with a TorqueFlite automatic, no doubt the pushbutton variety.
The paint looks good for the car’s age, but there is a dent in the lower rear quarter panel that should be addressed if a respray is in the cards. The seller says there is some light rust, although it’s hard to determine where in the photos provided. The interior looks tidy, but the plainness of the front seat upholstery suggests it may have been recovered. Based on estimates provided by Hagerty, these non-letter 300s aren’t pushing the envelope in terms of resale value. Fair is said to be $5,700 and this car is priced 30% below that, which suggests a potential bargain if you’re in the market for a large, 1960s luxury car.
A steal at that price if it’s solid and runs strong!
My childhood pal’s father had a ‘64 300 four door sedan. I loved that car and got to take a ride in her a few times. The rear doors closed like a bank vault; they had three clicks when slowly closed. White leather interior and green exterior. Simply beautiful. Push button transmission was such a neat thing to this 13 year old car buff. Am I gushing too much?
One of the toughest demolition derby cars ever made. I’ve seen them last for 4 seasons on the county fair circuit. Doing 8 – 10 races a year winning a majority of them.
a real battle wagon!
I had one of these in a 4 DR HT in the late 70s, wish I still had it!
Neat car! I own a ‘K’ convert, and had a twin to this car at one time, the 383 moved it along just fine. I agree with the seats being re-covered, I’m pretty sure even the base models with vinyl had the 300 ‘star’ logo embossed in the seats? Apparently the radio is gone, as they’ve got something covering up the hole(s) where the radio should be. Would still make a cool entry-level car for a prospective enthusiast for cars & coffee, et al.
A friend had one of these in high school. After he wrecked two vans a ford econoline and a VW camper. It was a boat! Like riding on a cloud on its narrow tires and suspension. It seemed so out of place amongst our teenage cars.