Vehicle Description
This custom 1955 Chrysler C-300 is powered by an entirely rebuilt
and upgraded 392ci FirePower HEMI V8 engine sourced from a 1957
Chrysler with an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and a Hot Heads
intake manifold. It's mated to a A518 automatic transmission with
torque converter lockup and overdrive, sourced from a 1993 Dodge,
and currently controlled with manual switches. The original
transmission had no park position and the emergency brake was a
band around the driveshaft. Consequently, there's no provision for
cable-type emergency brakes at the rear drums, so the current
driveshaft was fitted, including a floor-mounted shifter, and the
rear end is modified. A power steering pump from a 1957 Chevy is
mounted, along with a modern power brake cylinder, front disc and
rear drums. The engine breathes out of stainless-steel dual
exhaust. It also features all-new wiring and was converted to a
12-volt system from the original 6-volt. The body and frame were
straightened, and any weak spots were corrected prior to painting
in the period-correct shade of red, and the frame was painted
black. This car rides on wheels sourced from a 2000s Chrysler 300
and the tires are Bridgestone all-weather tires. The interior is
white with black accents, composed of Ultraleather material for the
seats, doors and side panels, as well as the package tray. Along
with the black dash and red carpets. LED bulbs are installed
wherever possible, and a modern set of instruments are installed.
The seller states there are a few blemishes in the paint that
occurred during assembly, easily corrected by a professional
painter. This vehicle has approximately 57 miles on the build, with
about 100 hours on the engine, and it still has break-in oil. The
sale includes backup lights (not currently installed). ** PREVIEW
