Vehicle Description
We could pretend to tell you how rare the 1979 Chrysler 300 is, but
that's not the point of this one. Because beneath the rare coupe
lines is a fully-built race machine with supercharged 408 V8 and
all the prep you need to run the quarter mile in 10 seconds.
This is a really cool starting point for a race machine. Chrysler
resurrected the 300-series after a short absence to give us this
one-year-only package. These 300s were also expensive personal
coupes, so very few were made. That means true distinction on the
track, and a cool nod every time you pass a Mopar guy. In fact,
this personal luxury coupe attitude is continued with a nice
investment in the white paint. And you even have a full red and
blue pinstripe package that keep this a very patriotic Chrysler.
And all the details are correct, right down to the Chrysler 300
badging. But this don't think for a minute that this slick
presentation makes it the ideal classic to take to church on
Sunday. This is a devil in disguise. You get hints of this
aggression with the custom front bumper, hood pins, and the "Moby
Dick" custom cowl bulge in the hood. And as you check out that mean
stance, those rear Centerline wheels (no bead locks) grab your
attention and clue you in on how wide the rear rubber really
is.
When you open the door, the original door panels and bright red
factory-style carpet are nice ways to represent the original
coupe... but everything else inside is all built for performance.
This has been stripped of all the weighty amenities, and now the
only seat that remains is the most important one - the driver. The
composite full race seat and RSI five-point harness keep you
planted firmly, and the custom roll care has been inspected and is
ready for the track. The re thin and grippy three-spoke steering
wheel give you a clear view at the custom dash and full gauge
package. All the right elements are in the right places. This
includes the extra-large (and very important) AutoMeter Autogauge
tach taking a tall and central position so it's in your sight line
as prominently as the finish line. And more than just the gauges,
there was special attention paid to getting the whole packaging
just right. For example, the red and black of the seat matches the
roll bar and carpeting. And the aluminum on the dash and center
match the reinforcements on the doors. So while this is not the
classic you take to the concours events, it's nice to see there was
some extra time spent making this a well-coordinated
presentation.
Another great nod to this rare 300-series coupe is the year-correct
360 cubic-inch V8. But no one is ever going to even pretend this is
a stock motor. This V8 has been stroked to 408ci, and that
ProCharger supercharger boosts the performance from wild to
raucous. And there's even a Pro Systems double-pumper four-barrel
carburetor making sure there's the right mix of fuel for your
force-fed air. A powerful setup like this needs all the right
supporting components. That's why the consignor fortified the motor
for this supercharged muscle. Plus, he added a Davis Unified
Ignition, 8mm Livewire spark wires, and a Magna-Fuel management
system. All the components stay cool thanks to an aluminum radiator
for the V8, Snow Performance cooler for the supercharger, and even
separate trans cooler for the A727 three-speed automatic
transmission that was rebuilt for racing duty. This sends power to
the stout 12-bolt rear end running 4.56 gears for power takeoffs.
Because the wrong weight balance can eat up time, the front inner
fenders were removed, as well as, the fuel cell and battery were
placed in the trunk. For control, you have disc brakes up front,
and a four-link rear and massive 29x13.50 racing tires. Oh yeah,
it's one serious machine.
The sale comes with all the right documentation, including build
receipts, owner's manual, maintenance records, and a full photo
file on the engine build. This rare coupe turned street-eating
racer is something quite unique and speedy. And when the price is
so right, you know the only thing faster than this Chrysler is the
way it's going to leave this showroom. Call today!!!
