This 1959 Chrysler 300E convertible is one of 140 examples produced
for the model year and remained under single ownership from 1987
through 2022, with a refurbishment being performed in the early
1990s. The car went on to win various awards and was displayed at
the AACA Cavalcade of Fine Motorcars during the 2024 Philadelphia
Automobile Show. Power is provided by a 413ci V8 linked with a
three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission, and the car is
finished in its original Ivory White with a white soft top over
beige leather. According to the 300 experts, there are only 27
known examples remaining in existence. Equipment includes power
steering, power-assisted brakes, 14 steel wheels with chrome
covers, power-adjustable front swivel bucket seats, power windows,
an Electro Touch-Tuner AM radio, power antenna and a heater. This
300E is now offered with the owners manual, nearly 40 years of
service records and history and awards. The 300 Letter Series
received annual styling updates beginning in 1956, and the fourth
iteration was designated the 300E. The car was produced in
pillarless coupe form as well as a convertible variant such as this
example, which was refinished in Ivory White during the 1990s
restoration. The Chrysler was repainted again in 2010. Exterior
details include a replacement power-operated white Haartz
convertible top, quad headlights, a driver-side mirror, a
power-telescoping antenna, rear tail fins, and chrome bumpers,
window surrounds, and trim. The 14 steel wheels feature chrome
covers and are mounted with BFGoodrich whitewall tires. The car was
factory equipped with power steering, and braking is provided by
power-assisted drums at each corner. The correct reupholstered
cockpit features power-adjustable swiveling front bucket seats and
a rear bench trimmed in beige leather upholstery along with
color-coordinated door panels. Interior amenities include power
windows, an Electro Touch-Tuner AM radio, an electric clock, and a
heater. All of the instruments work. The two-spoke steering wheel
frames a 150-mph speedometer and gauges for coolant temperature,
fuel level, oil pressure, and amperage. The five-digit odometer
shows 90k miles, which is supported by the history file. The 413ci
Golden Lion V8 was factory equipped with dual four-barrel
carburetors and was rated at 380 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque
when new. An electric inline fuel pump has been added. Power is
routed to the rear wheels through a three-speed TorqueFlite
automatic transmission. This Chrysler drives beautifully and is
very powerful. We have this 300E priced well. The Hagerty Value in
No. 2 Condition is $155,000. See the value here: 1959 Chrysler 300E
Base | Hagerty Valuation Tools For more information and details,
please call or text Harry Clark at 1.602.245.7200 or email us at
[email protected]. This 300E is available for inspection
at our showroom in Phoenix. We are pleased to coordinate
inspections, and we help coordinate shipping worldwide. We also
have financing partners if you are interested in financing.
