Vehicle Description
Luxury, performance, and pedigree are all the reasons why you've
been searching for a 1955 Chrysler C-300. So when you find a near
flawless example (and we have the judge's sheet to prove it) of an
exceptional rare exotic, you know this is a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity.
You are looking at the car that launched a legend. The C-300 began
Chrysler's legacy of 300-series letter cars (i.e. '56 would bring
the 300B). This instantly established a new level of premium thanks
to the mix of amazing power and exceptional luxury. While we'll
dive more into those details shorty, take a moment to appreciate
the level of style this coupe has. The Tango Red paint announces
its bold performance - especially since a very professional respray
of the factory-correct color adds a terrific luster every time the
sun shines on this coupe. And the checkered flag 300 emblems on the
front and rear are no accident, so we love how well it's preserved
on this exceptional classic. And while you're looking at the design
lines, you know this was Virgil Exner at his best. So balancing out
the performance appearance is the kind of brightwork that announced
the best premium cars of the '50s. It includes the large twin
grilles, mirror-like wraparound bumpers, full-length sweeping side
trim, and even brightwork to outline the handsome hardtop profile.
In fact, we can't help but see in the silhouette similarities to
Ford's ultra-exclusive Continental Mark II that came out the next
year. And speaking of exclusive, the C-300 cost a few hundred
dollars more than a Cadillac Series-62 Eldorado hardtop of the same
year. So production was a low 1,725. A number like that becomes
even more tantalizing to the classic car community when it's
believed less than 150 have survived to today - and how many do you
think look this amazing?
Inside are even more luxury touches. The saddle tan interior with
black accents is part of a full uniform package that reminded you
that stylists were kings during this era. The leather seats have
the unmistakable quality feeling of investment from the moment you
sit down. And car this exclusive will carry plenty of family and
friends in comfort, but it's truly the driver that gets the most
attention. You get to power adjust the seat for the best position,
and there are even provisions for power windows. The highly
stylized black, tan, and chrome steering wheel sets the tone for
all the colors used on the dash. The full instrument panel reminds
you this was the era of streamliners, and everything works right
down to the heat/defrost and AM radio in this well-preserved
machine.
What will excite collectors the most is what's under the hood. That
is a stellar presentation of this coupe's original 331 cubic-inch
FirePower V8. This is Chrysler's original Hemi engine, and the
C-300 is the car that established the iconic status that its
grandson still enjoys today. The motor was built for true
performance with dual Carter four-barrel carburetors and a racing
camshaft to create 300 horsepower. It established a hp record for
production cars that year, and this honor is the story behind the
"300" in its name. As you can see from the pictures, this motor has
been treated with the respect it deserves with a terrific
original-style presentation, right down to the golden valve covers
that match massive air intake. The C-300 could handle its
competition-worthy power with composure thanks to a specially
prepared PowerFlite automatic transmission, heavy-duty suspension,
and power steering.
This C-300 is complete right down to its included owner's manual.
It is that kind rare exotic that has only received the correct care
for its 60+ years of existence. So if you're prepared to adopt the
best of an endangered breed, this C-300 is turnkey ready.
