There’s something special about finding an old American luxury car that has spent years tucked away in a barn, especially when it has reportedly remained in the same family since new. This 1964 Chrysler 300 two-door is being offered on Facebook Marketplace in Versailles, Ohio, for $5,000, and its story is just as interesting as the car itself.
According to the seller, this Chrysler is a one-family-owned barn find showing just 42,800 miles. The advertisement includes photographs of the car inside the barn, where it was stored up off the ground, along with pictures taken after the seller washed it. For enthusiasts who enjoy seeing a long-stored classic emerge from hiding, that’s a pretty appealing introduction.
The seller also makes an important claim about the mileage. Rather than relying solely on the odometer reading, the listing states that the title identifies the mileage as actual. A photograph of the dashboard is included as well. While a buyer would still want to review the paperwork, the seller’s description provides more mileage information than many barn-find advertisements.
Under the hood is a 383-cubic-inch V8 equipped with a two-barrel carburetor. The seller describes the drivetrain as numbers-matching and says the car retains all its original equipment. Those are encouraging details for anyone who prefers a classic Chrysler that hasn’t been heavily modified over the years. The transmission is listed as an automatic, although the seller doesn’t provide further details about its condition or operation.
Finished in silver with a black interior, the Chrysler has the sort of understated appearance that suits a big 1960s two-door. The 300’s long body and substantial proportions give it plenty of presence without needing aftermarket wheels or flashy modifications to attract attention.
One of the biggest attractions here is the possibility of preserving a car with much of its original character intact. If the seller’s claims about the equipment and family ownership check out, this could be an interesting starting point for someone who values authenticity.
Of course, there are some important unanswered questions. The listing doesn’t say whether the 383 V8 currently runs, whether the transmission operates, or how long the Chrysler has been in storage. It also doesn’t provide a detailed assessment of rust, the underbody, brakes, or other mechanical systems.
Those details matter with any barn find, particularly one that may have been sitting for an extended period. A thorough inspection would be worthwhile before attempting to put it back on the road. Still, the combination of a claimed one-family history, documented actual mileage according to the seller, a numbers-matching 383 V8, and original equipment makes this Chrysler worth a closer look.
At $5,000, it’s an intriguing opportunity for a Mopar enthusiast who appreciates the big, comfortable two-door cars of the 1960s.
I don’t mean to admonish these people, they are probably nice folks that simply don’t know what a low mileage car looks like. Be interesting if one could read the mileage on the oil change sticker. I thought all 300s were letter cars, the ’64 being the “K”, but I read Chrysler in ’62 introduced the “plain” 300s, and aside from the motor,( 300Ks had the 413) essentially the same cars. Brother had a Newport, and was a dynamite road car. At least the price is plausible, except for who?