Vehicle Description
Chrysler's 300-series cars were always an inviting blend of sporty
and luxurious, and by 1968, the 300 had grown into a genuine
contender for the top for the luxury/muscle food chain. This
awesome convertible looks dynamite in Antique Ivory over black and
is powered by Chrysler's finest horsepower factory, a 440 cubic
inch V8. To truly stand out, this giant convertible makes it
easy.
The styling of Mopars evolved right along with the rest of the
industry, and the unique styling on this 300 ragtop borrows a lot
from the Imperial lineup. A little bit gothic in the front end with
its hidden headlights, it continues the 300's tradition of
impeccable taste and it was still an iron fist in a silk glove. The
gorgeous Antique Ivory paint is a color change and in good
driver-grade condition, making the car look big and imposing on the
road and highlighting some straight sheetmetal underneath when it's
parked. The pointed hood begins a theme that can be seen throughout
the car, and while there are heavy chrome bumpers at both ends, the
Chrysler stylists took it easy on the bright stuff for a change.
Only 2161 of these full-sized convertibles were built in 1968, so
it's doubly-important to get one with all its trim intact like this
one. Hidden headlights were all the rage for luxury cars in 1968,
so this car wears them, and the tastefully understated rear end
shows off the series with big emblems that were undoubtedly placed
there for the benefit of the guy you just passed. Drop the top and
get ready to turn some heads in this one.
There's definitely a sporty attitude inside, where a black vinyl
split-bench looks just like a pair of bucket seats that flank a
center console, almost as if there was some Mopar performance DNA
running through the 300's veins. The handsome seats wear correct
seat covers, there are nice black carpets on the floor, and the
door panels are so nice they make us think they may be
reproductions that were recently installed. Looking past the
console, you'll also find luxury features like air-conditioning
(needs to be serviced), machined metal and other bright trim
accents, and a big, wide dashboard that's pure 1960s slick. The
back seat may very well be original and remains in great condition
and also has a kind of bucket seat look of its own thanks to the
rear speaker for the original AM/FM stereo system. And speaking of
the stereo, the original unit is still in the dash, but it has been
supplanted by a modern AM/FM/CD/AUX head unit that was installed
under the dash, just ahead of the cup holders in the middle
console. There's also power windows and a power top, and the black
convertible top is brand new, fits well, and offers a glass rear
window and matching black boot for a neat presentation when it's
stowed away. Out back, there's a gigantic truck that's lined with a
period-correct plaid mat and houses an original jack kit.
Chrysler's 440 cubic inch V8 really needs no introduction, and in
the big 300, it remains an effortless cruising partner. With
endless reserves of torque and a willingness to run hard, the big
block shrinks the size of the car for the guy behind the wheel,
making this luxury ragtop feel downright agile. Some of that credit
is undoubtedly due to Chrysler's innovative torsion bar front
suspension, which was actually a better idea that worked rather
well. The 3-speed TorqueFlight automatic is still a reliable link
in the powertrain and it feeds the original rear end with
highway-friendly gears inside. From the air cleaner to the valve
covers, the engine is stock, but then again, when something runs
this well, most folks leave well enough alone. The steel wheels and
turbine-style hubcaps offer a classic look, and they're wrapped in
215/75/14 blackwall radials.
Fast, comfortable, and rare, this big convertible offers a more
grown-up Mopar experience and you'll probably find that not many
luxury cars of the era could quite match its performance. Call
today!