Vehicle Description
1966 Chrysler 300 4 Door Hardtop
The first thing to remember, talking about the Chrysler company, is
its founder - an extraordinary man, whose name was Walter Percy
Chrysler. Born in 1875, Walter had a fascinating career, he worked
his way up through positions such as a supervisor, a
superintendent, a division master mechanic and a general master
mechanic. Following the example of Henry Ford, many American
businessmen started their own automobile manufacturing companies.
In the 20th century, many small automakers were created just to be
absorbed by bigger companies. Similarly, Chrysler was founded by
Walter Chrysler on June 6, 1925, when the Maxwell Motor Company,
(est. 1904), was reorganized into the Chrysler Corporation.
For consignment, we give you large and in charge, from the era of
big Detroit iron where status was measured by the inch, this
beautiful example of the 1966 Chrysler 300. Coming to our Hallowed
Halls in very original survivor condition wearing its consignor
stated original and presentable paint, the correct 305hp
drivetrain, and its special order New Yorker trunk trim. Take a
hard look at this larger than life cruiser, they don't come up
often in this condition.
Exterior
Plenty of Ivory paint covers the straight and true steel slabs that
have been formed to create this stylish example of the 300. The
gaps are well minded, and paint, being the consignor stated
original, has not lost its luster, but does show some wear as well
as touched up chip offs and dings. Chrome and badging are all
original and all looking good. With its loooooong hood, and 4 door
passenger compartment, (more like an apartment), and loooooong
trunk, I'm getting ready to move in! Speaking of the trunk, it is
sporting the consignor stated special order New Yorker trunk trim,
factory jack, felted black liner and black felt covered full size
spare tire. A long flat roof presents with block angled B pillars,
which was the Mopar style at the time for sedans, and looks just
fab as is the plentiful chrome trim around all the windows, trim
spear just above the rockers, and all encompassing beltline spear.
Within those wheel wells are fantastically preserved tri color and
polished 14-inch Chrysler wheel covers with spinner equipped
turbine centers and 300 badging wrapped in like new thin
whitewall225/75R14's. Overall, a very nice exterior
presentation.
Interior
A swing of the massive but well-balanced doors and we are greeted
with pristine panels that have a mixture of dark blue vinyl, red,
white and blue 300 badges in an aluminum field, and some blue
carpeting on the lowers. Slipping inside we see a large 70/30 split
bench up front with some light blue tuck and roll inserts and
smooth vinyl all in a lustrous dark blue. A central armrest can be
folded up to provide an extra seat in the front, or to make room
for your best girl to snuggle up with you. In the back we see a
matching full bench with a mesh grille center speaker high up in
the center. A slight tear is noted on the driver's front outer
bolster but otherwise the seats front and rear are all good. A long
steel dash with dark blue padded top present with an eyebrow bump
up for the rounded instrument cluster and more vertical ribbed
chrome have all the original and functioning controls. The heater
slides along with the factory AM radio are present and accounted
for in the middle of the dash and our consignor notes that a hidden
Bluetooth stereo is onboard to satisfy your musical tastes. A trio
of white face gauges hangs below the dash within a chrome bezel and
dark blue carpet is installed and in good condition as is the dark
blue headliner above which is nice and tight.
Drivetrain
A V8 of 383 cubes with hardened valve seats pumps out 305hp and is
fed by a single 2-barrel carburetor, sits in a clean but original
engine bay. Transmission is a correct A727 Torqueflite 3-speed
automatic which sends power back to an 8 3/4" SureGrip rear axle.
All looking good in the engine cosmetic department, which screams
period correct and has the original radiator rebuilt and recored to
a 3 row unit for superior cooling power.
Undercarriage
Nice straight steel with some surface rusting, good Ivory floor
pans, wheel wells, and all clear on the mechanical front are seen
underneath. Independent torsion bar upfront, and leaf springs in
the rear make up the suspension, and power drum brakes with a new
dual reservoir master cylinder, fresh shoes, hardware, soft lines
and wheel cylinders are all around. A newer stock style dual
exhaust system is now on to handle the exhale from the big V8 up
front.
Drive-Ability
This example started right up and drove nicely as expected with a
large car as such. Handling is cushy, and because of its size it
will not turn on a dime, but cruises wonderfully, providing a very
smooth ride. All functions were working as they should and my crack
decoder spent some extra time taking in all the chrome buttons and
knobs, which function as they should.
Mostly original, well kept, an exterior in fine shape, get in, turn
the key and feel those 305 horses take you down the road. What more
could you ask for?
CM43G63193071
C-Chrysler 300, Newport, New Yorker
M-Medium Price Class
43-4 Door Hardtop
G-383ci V8 2bbl
6-1966
3-Jefferson, MI Assy Plant
193071-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.