Vehicle Description
Chrysler paved the way for the true muscle car era in 1955 with the
introduction of their 300 Hardtop, named after the 300 horsepower
331ci V8 Hemi under the hood. It would dominate the NASCAR circuit,
and with continued engineering improvement year after year, would
go on to set passenger car speed records at Daytona Beach. As
engine displacement increased, so did the horsepower. By 1957,
Chrylser's 300C Hemi was now 392 cubic inches making 375
horsepower! They would also add a convertible model to the lineup
in limited quantities this year along with Virgil Exner's "Forward
Look" style design in full display. The quad headlights, egg crate
grill with '300' emblem centered like a target taking aim, and
prominent tail fins at the rear!
They were remarkable road cars, engineered by Chrysler as their
"premier luxury sports car". A 413ci wedge engine came in 1958 with
the same 375 horsepower, which later adopted cross-ram intake
runners in 1960 giving the dual Carter AFB carburetion a unique
under hood presentation! The 1961 300G features the last of the
huge tail fins along with the absence of the distracting rear trunk
'toilet seat" ornament, replaced instead by stamped ribbing
perfecting the overall presentation. Up front, the headlights were
now angled for an aggressive appearance when the car was coming at
you, a similar visual aspect that Chrysler & Dodge continue to use
today!
We are very proud to offer this beautifully restored 1961 Chrysler
300G Convertible finished in Marti Gras Red over Tan Leather
interior with White convertible soft top! Powered by its original,
code correct 413ci High-Performance Ram Induction V8 and pushbutton
3-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission to produce 375
horsepower and 495 lb. ft. or torque! Options are abundant to
include power steering, power brakes, power convertible top &
windows, power driver seat, swivel seats, remote outside mirror,
Jiffy Jet windshield washer, Golden Tone pushbutton AM radio with
electric antenna, pushbutton heat/defrost controls, BF Goodrich
Silvertown 8.20x15 4-ply wide whitewall tires, full chrome wheel
disc covers, Sparton horns, and reverse lights! The 300G is the
second production year utilizing a unibody chassis design providing
an incredibly rigid foundation for a solid sports car feel! In
total, Chrysler would produce 1,617 300G vehicles, or which only
337 would be in convertible form.
This example was cosmetically and mechanically restored to near
concours condition in the late 1990's and went onto be part of the
McMullen Collection where it was prominently displayed since 1998
amongst some of the finest collector cars in the world! The
collection contained a huge array of high-quality vehicles from a
1900 DeDion Quadricycle to V16 Cadillacs and a 1931 Duesenberg
Tourster! Every car in the collection were of the finest restored
condition and maintained at the highest level. This gorgeous 1961
Chrysler 300G Convertible is no exception.
When the McMullen Collection was disbanded in 2007, it would make
its way to another incredible collection, the Evergreen Historic
Automobile collection, where is has been in their care ever since.
This included annual exercise, fluid changes, along with a
transmission overhaul and new water pump. It continued to start,
run, and operate wonderfully in all respects, but does ride older
bias ply tires. It shows only 43,901 miles on the odometer which
are likely actual, but we will be selling it mileage exempt. You
will have a very hard time finding a nicer example to choose from
in the open market! Please feel free to call with any additional
questions or to schedule a chance to review it in person. Thanks
for looking!
