Vehicle Description
Clean western car in great colors. Great-running 440 cubic inch V8
with automatic transmission. Loaded with options. Recent service
work, including power windows. Updated wheels and tires. An unusual
piece of Mopar luxury muscle at a great price.The Chrysler 300
always delivered just the perfect blend of luxury and performance,
the upscale personal car for the guy who wasn't quite ready to
become his father in an Oldsmobile or Buick. After running through
the alphabet, this 1968 version was just called 'Three Hundred' and
it was proudly spelled out on the sail panels for everyone to see.
Styling was crisply rendered and the fashion of the time meant that
hidden headlights and fender skirts were all the rage. Hailing from
down south, this very clean Chrysler 300 has a presence that cars
like the Ford Thunderbird can't quite match. It's also uncommon and
it's unlikely that you'll see another one at any show you attend.
Up front, the angular styling looks almost menacing, and it's worth
mentioning that the hidden headlights work correctly. Those quarter
panels are about seven feet long and show no evidence of rot or
previous damage, even around the fender opening where things can go
south in a hurry. Chrysler adapted to the 1968 rules for side
marker lights better than most, adding discreet little buttons of
light on the front fender and rear quarters so they don't distract
from the styling, and the car has a very clean, uncluttered look.
Add in a padded roof that's in great condition with no bubbling
underneath, and you get an unusual Mopar that will get more than
its fair share of second looks.The blend of sport and luxury
continues inside where you find a pair of supportive bucket seats
flanking a center console, which gives it a definite muscle car
vibe. Then then there are the luxury features like power windows,
power driver's seat, A/C (system is inop and we have not
investigated it), and plenty of stretch-out space for all
passengers. Chrysler gave you a full array of gauges, but someone
has thoughtfully added a trio of auxiliary gauges under the dash
and the vacuum performance gauge on the console is fully
operational. A little burled walnut on the center console warms
things up, and newer carpets look crisp. We believe the rest of the
upholstery is original and in excellent condition?only the driver's
door panel shows some delamination. The back seat looks almost new
and all the seat belts remain flexible and supple, so it has
obviously been out of the sun most of its life. The headliner is
likewise in good condition (our flash photography emphasizes some
discoloration that's not visible to the naked eye) and all the
interior lights work like they should. There's also a massive trunk
with no rust issues, more proof that this car has lived someplace
warm and dry.The same 440 cubic inch V8 that made the Road Runners
and Chargers legendary lives under the hood of this 300. With a
4-barrel carburetor on top and dual exhaust, it certainly sounds
suitably muscular and it moves the big coupe with the kind of
effortless ease that you'd expect from a top-of-the-line machine.
Most of the engine bay is dominated by the A/C compressor, but
you'll also find a chrome open-element air cleaner assembly,
corporate blue engine enamel, and a lot of new components,
including belts and hoses. Power steering and brakes are part of
the equation, making the 300 easy to handle, and the TorqueFlite
3-speed automatic remains one of the most reliable automatic
transmissions you can get. It starts easily, idles nicely, and
generally works like it should and the personality is entertaining
enough to keep you smiling behind the wheel. You'll note that the
underside is quite clean with no rust or rot issues in the floors
or rockers (critical on a unit-body car) and there's more new stuff
here, including shocks, brakes, and exhaust system, the latter of
which features Flowmaster mufflers and polished tips under the rear
bumper. Ride quality is definitely more luxury than sport, and the
300 is a fantastic highway cruiser thanks to 3.23 gears in the
8.75-inch rear end. The only other deviation from stock are those
aluminum disc wheels that somehow seem right, and they carry fat
225/70/15 whitewall radials for a suitably upscale look.We like
cars like the 300 which deliver the same performance fun as a more
expensive 'brand name' muscle car, but mix in a bit of luxury that
makes it a lot easier to live with. Add in the unusual look and
general rarity of the 300, and you get a car that does a lot of
things well at a very reasonable price. Give us a call today and
we'll tell you all about it!Harwood Motors always recommends and
welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our
inventory prior to purchase.
