For 11 years from 1955 to 1965, the Chrysler 300 “Letter-Series” was a potent combination of performance and luxury. But the market had shifted and demand for fire-breathing land yachts had waned, so the “Letter-Series” was retired. But a… more»
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Sep 1, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Dream Car: 1956 Mercedes Benz 300 SL Gullwing
Dream garage. Name your top 3 cars. Money is no object. Now everyone’s choices would be wildly different, I think I would have a Ferrari F40, Mclaren F1, and a Jaguar E-type or Delorean. One car which may feature… more»
Aug 8, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
360 V8? 1964 Chrysler 300
From 1955 through 1965, Chrysler offered the “Letter Series” 300 automobiles, which were built for performance and to be stylish, both at the same time. Chrysler further capitalized on the latter by introducing the “Sport Series” of the 300… more»
Jul 5, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Rare 1963 Chrysler 300 Pace Car Convertible
One of the pluses of being a Barn Finds staff writer is the opportunity to learn more about cars and trucks and their interesting histories. Take this ’63 Chrysler for example. I didn’t know Chrysler was the Official Pace… more»
May 17, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
50k Original Miles! 1957 Chrysler 300C Convertible
Chrysler began producing their 300 cars known as the “letter series” in 1955, and upon introduction, they were advertised as “America’s Most Powerful Car”. Based on the New Yorker, the car lasted through five generations until 1966, or six… more»
Sep 23, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Field of Dreams? 1960s Mopar Collection
In many cases when we see a collection or group of vintage cars for sale, they tend to migrate to a particular brand or period. In this case, the seller no doubt has a thing for Chrysler products and… more»
Sep 17, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
48k Original Miles: 1979 Chrysler 300
Revivals are nothing new in automotive history, and they will undoubtedly continue for as long as we are dependent on motor vehicles as our primary source of personal transport. Chrysler retired its revered “300” badge at the end of… more»
Sep 11, 2021 • For Sale • 35 Comments
1 of 135? 1962 Chrysler 300 Convertible
The Chrysler 300 “Letter Series” began in 1955 and would continue for 12 consecutive years. They offered a level of full-size automotive performance that usually equated to limited production numbers. The seller presents a 1962 Chrysler 300G convertible for… more»
Jul 5, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rare Wagon: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle 300
In 1965, the Chevelle would be in its second year as the new mid-size car at Chevrolet. One of the least-produced versions was the 300-series 2-door station wagon at just 1,015 copies with a six-cylinder engine. This one was… more»
Apr 19, 2021 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Ultra Rare R-Code: 1963 Ford 300
While most performance enthusiasts will instantly recognize the 1963 Ford Galaxie 500 equipped with the legendary R-Code 427, it’s lesser (and lighter) cousin, the 300, has tended to fall through the cracks a bit. Ford built these cars in… more»
Mar 23, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Garage Find: 1963 Chrysler 300 Convertible
Perhaps the first muscle car ever built, the Chrysler 300 letter series debuted in 1955. They would be assigned sequential alphabetical designations after the second year. For example, 1963 was the 300-J. However, a less powerful but equally impressive… more»
Dec 6, 2020 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Black Beauty: 1963 Ford 300 R-Code 427
In 1963, most people bought the Ford 300 because they didn’t want anything fancy or didn’t have the budget to get a Galaxie 500. However, a limited number of them – perhaps 50 – were assembled as factory-built race… more»
Oct 4, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Non-Letter Find: 1966 Chrysler 300 Convertible
The Chrysler 300 “letter series” of cars in the 1950s and 1960s were iconic, known for their blend of performance and luxury rolled into one package. For a time – 1961 through 1965 – Chrysler offered both letter and… more»
Jun 13, 2019 • For Sale • 31 Comments
29k Genuine Miles: 1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst
If you delve into the history of most vehicle manufacturers, you will find at least one hidden treasure. For Chrysler, one of these cars is the 1970 300 Hurst, which received so little fanfare and promotion when it was… more»
