Vehicle Description
1979 Chrysler 300 Hardtop
"A contemporary automobile reflecting one of our unique design
concepts of the past. It's mirrored in the classic grille and the
characteristic '300' Medallion. Remember? The year was 1955. A
hardtop coupe, with a 300hp Hemi engine, 2-speed automatic
transmission and wire wheel covers entered the market. In two years
it would gain the reputation as the most powerful production car on
the road. The Chrysler 300. The year is 1979. A Limited Edition
hardtop with a 360ci 4V high performance engine, 3-speed
TorqueFlite automatic transmission and styled aluminum road wheels
is about to be introduced. Our expectations are high." From the
1979 Print ad for the 300.
For consignment, a 1979 Chrysler 300 hardtop with a title verified
17,102 actual miles with a numbers matching drivetrain and a known
history as relayed by our consignor, the car's third owner. This
special version of the Cordoba was only produced for one year and
less than 4,000 were produced making it an uncommon anomaly. Our
rare Mopar has always been garage kept and has also been kept
original except for tires and other normal wear items.
Exterior
All of the 300's built in 1979 were Spinnaker White with a Canyon
Red interior and that's how this car presents with the single stage
white paint enhanced with red, white, and blue stripes that travel
below the shoulder line breaking at the door and following the body
lines of the truck and onto the decklid. These colors of course
correspond with the tri colored 300 logo seen on the medallion in
front, on the 15-inch aluminum wheel center caps, on the tail
lamps, and just below the quarter window where 300 is expressed on
the glass in the colonnade-like rear half. Other noteworthy
features in profile include the three finned fender louvers on
front, body colored sport mirrors, and wide, flush front side
markers. Imperfections include a linear dent close to the rocker
panel, touched up chips, and a ding or two. The tires on board are
225/60R15's with a mid-2022 date code.
Interior
And Canyon Red it is, beginning with the vinyl door panels, clean
and pristine with a thin complement of simulated woodgrain trim and
metal switchgear for the windows and of course, the 300 medallion.
Turning our attention to the seats, also red, which was probably
the color of Ricardo Montalban's face when he heard the original
owner of the car did not want leather and the dealership replaced
it with vinyl seats from a Plymouth Fury. And the front buckets and
back bench are in excellent condition with cross stitched patterns
and a handsome presentation. The courtesy lights under the rear
windows dress things up a bit and a center console armrest rises
high between the fronts. The leather wrapped 3 spoke steering wheel
was unique to the 300, as was what the brochure calls "engine
turned applique on the dash and center console, (aka spun aluminum
or machine turned, as in the Trans Ams). It's contrasted by black
faced gauges and a black panel housing two smaller dials. The push
button A/C panel is to the left of the column and to the right is
where you'll find the AM/FM radio. Other than the dash colors and
black knob on the shifter, the interior is fully monochromatic
including red carpet, color keyed seatbelts, and smooth headliner
above.
Drivetrain
Under the big hood is the original, clean, and numbers matching
360ci V8 with a 4-barrel carburetor and rated at 195 horsepower,
(remember, 1979!). It's mated to the numbers matching A727
TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic which sends power to the 9� inch rear
with 3.23 gears and SureGrip, and that's not a denture paste! Power
brakes are provided with discs in front and drums in the rear.
Undercarriage
Also clean underneath with age patina and some surface rust along
with some oil on the pan. Dual exhaust were provided to the 300 and
run through newer stock style mufflers before exiting out back,
just peeking from under the chrome bumper. Torsion bar suspension
is up front and leaf springs in the back.
Drive-Ability
The 360, having seen only 17,000 miles, started eagerly and we used
the sporty shifter in the console to put the car into gear and send
it to the loop. The car provides plenty of punch and at the same
time, a soft and comfortable ride. But your Cordova never sounded
like this as the dual exhaust is here for engine breathing, not to
be silenced for the sake of luxury! All functions on this well
preserved car operate as intended. While Classic Auto Mall
represents that these functions were working at the time of our
test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at
the time of your purchase.
When you hear '300' you probably either think of Leonidas fighting
the Persians, or you think of the Rolls Royce inspired modern
iteration from Chrysler. Or perhaps the legendary cars of the 50's
and 60's. Here's an obscurity in the world of the 300's, a one year
only creation from 1979 and they rarely come up for sale. Want to
be a rolling trivia contest? Show up at the car show in this
unusual offering from Chrysler. But first, you have to call the
mall. You might even want to hop on "da plane, da plane!" and pick
it up. If you're a car lover, then Classic Auto Mall is your,
(landlocked), fantasy island!
SS22L9R151666
S-Chrysler Cordoba
S-Special Price Class
22-2 Door Hardtop
L-360ci 4bbl V8
9-1979
R-Windsor, Ontario, Canada Assy Plant
151666-Sequential Unit Number
FENDER TAG
E58-360ci 4bbl V8
D36-A727 Automatic
L9R-360ci V8, 1979, Windsor Ontario Canada
151666-Sequential Unit Number
EW1-Spinnaker White
DLR4-Canyon Red Leather
000-Full Door Panels
B29-November 29th Build
EV2140-Order Number
EW1-Spinnaker White Roof
U-USA Spec
B12-Heavy Duty Front Disc Brakes
045-G60 15 White Letter Tires
670-AM/FM 4 Speaker Radio
28-28" Radiator
A74-Chrysler 300 Pkg
C16-Center Console
C55-Bucket Seats
G55-LH O/S Painted Racing Mirror
G67-RH O/S Painted Racing Mirror
G77-Dual Remote Mirrors
H51-AC With Heater
L37-Opera Lamp Delete
M25-Body Sill Molding
N37-Catalyst Exhaust
N41-Dual Exhaust
N96-ESA Catalyst
P31-Power Windows
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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