Vehicle Description
An All-New Body for 1957 and one of Just 1,918 300C Coupes
BuiltPowered by the Unbridled 392 CID 375 HP Hemi EngineRestored in
Original 300C Color of Parade Green Metallic with Natural
LeatherEngineered for High Performance, Outfitted for Pure
LuxuryFor 1957, Chrysler completely redesigned their flagship
300-Series with the 300C, which combined clean, aggressive,
forward-look styling with comprehensive, high-performance
engineering. Designer Virgil Exner described its sleek, dynamic
profile as ldquo;the new shape of motion, rdquo; and one
advertisement proclaimed on its behalf: ldquo;Suddenly it rsquo;s
1960! rdquo; Its considerable $4,924 list price delivered each
fortunate owner with a high-performance vehicle built to win the
rapidly advancing horsepower race outright at 375 hp with the new,
larger 392 cid Hemi engine. The newest 300 engine was uprated in
many ways when compared with the standard Hemi in the New Yorker
line, including dual-quad carburetion, 9.25:1 compression, solid
lifters, a hotter cam, double valve springs, hardened crankshaft,
and tri-metal bearings. The suspension featured thicker front
torsion bars and heavier rear springs that anticipated high speed
driving. In March 1957, Motor Trend magazine stated ldquo;
hellip;nothing goes like the Chrysler 300 C. rdquo;This beautifully
presented 300C was originally dispatched in April 1957. It was
retailed through Modern-Young Chrysler in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,
and finished in Cloud White with Natural leather. It was
extensively restored some years ago in the stock 300 color of
Parade Green metallic, with a Natural leather interior. The paint
and bodywork are of particularly high quality and the engine bay is
beautifully finished, abounding in correct details. The plating,
stainless trim, and emblems are bright and vibrant, and the wire
wheels make a bold visual statement. The trunk is well finished
with carpeting; a wire wheel spare and jack are stowed to the
right. As expected, the 392 Hemi V-8 produces plenty of power, and
integrates seamlessly with the TorqueFlite transmission. For the
few who had the means in the day, Chrysler rsquo;s superb letter
cars were the height of automotive fashion and influenced the look
of the company rsquo;s mass-produced offerings throughout their
run, but the 300C with its bold styling and larger-than-life fins
has become a particularly favored model. This rare 300C can be
shown with pride and is sure to provide an unparalleled experience
on the road.
