1955 Chrysler C-300

1955 Chrysler C-300
Chassis no. 3N55237
Engine no. 3NE552273
331cid Hemi V8
300bhp at 4,400rpm
Dual Carter AFB 4-Barrel Carburetors
PowerFlite Automatic Transmission
Hydraulic front Disc, Rear Drum Brakes
Independent Coil-Spring Front Suspension
Live Rear Axle with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs

*Virgil Exner styling
*Handsomely restored in Platinum White over Beige leather
*Racing pedigree for the gentleman driver
*A seminal American muscle car

THE CHRYSLER C-300

Chrysler Corporation charged into 1955 with an across-the-board lineup of dramatically styled new models. Originated by the innovative designer Virgil Exner, the fresh new appearance was dubbed, "The $100 Million Look." The exciting new products helped put every Chrysler Corp. car—from the least expensive Plymouth to the most costly Imperial—on a solid competitive footing for 1955. The timing couldn't have been better, as the auto market would be fiercely competitive that year. Recognized today for its success on track in the NASCAR series, the Chrysler C-300 is one of the first cars to wear the "Muscle Car" designation.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This beautifully restored Chrysler C-300 was acquired by the current owner from a prominent collector of Chrysler 300 series models. Having been fully restored to its current condition, this car wears a Platinum White paint job with a beige leather interior, nicely contrasted by black carpeting and its black dashboard.

The C-300's sporting heritage derived from its sensational powerplant, the 300-horsepower 331-cid FirePower Hemi. With twin four-barrel carburetors, a radical camshaft, solid lifters, performance exhaust, a stiff suspension, and a premium price, the C-300 is one of the first cars to be given the designation of a "Muscle Car" and these claims were supported by its success on track in the NASCAR series. The powerplant is engaged by the dash mounted gear selector. The chassis rides on independent coil-spring front suspension with disc brakes in the front and a live rear axle and leaf springs on the rear.

Handsomely wrapped into a sporty coupe body, this C-300 rides on wire wheels, which was an option when new, and includes a set of steel wheels and hub caps, which were the only other wheel option from the factory. This examples only deviation from originality is its updates 12v electrical system.

With only 1,725 built, available here is the opportunity to own a well-presented piece of American motoring history, with Chrysler successfully homologating a car for road use that could be purchased and immediately win at any local circle track in 1955.