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1957 Chrysler 300C - $55,995 - Scottsdale, AZ - The Pinnacle of the Famous 300 Letter Series. In 1957 the 300C broke Numerous Speed Records including the unofficial Stock Car Record at 145.7 MPH, and set an average speed of 134 MPH at the Daytona Flying Mile. Additionally the 300C won both the NASCAR Grand National Stock Car, and Women’s National Speed Trial Championship that year. Excellent Power was provided by a 392ci Dual Quad HEMI V8, which was mated to a Torque Flite Push-Button Transmission. Superior Handling was produced by a combination of the revolutionary Twin-Parallel Torsion Bar Front Suspension, Forward Portion (forward of the rear axle) Rear Leaf Springs that supported its Low Center of Gravity design, and Rear Tail fins (‘Rear Stabilizers’). All of this contributed to the 300C being named Motor Trends “Car of the Year” in ‘57. This Particular Example received a Full Frame-Up Restoration with the 392ci 375hp HEMI V8, and Torque Flite Transmission. The Excellent Regimental Red exterior surrounds a Full Leather Buckskin Interior featuring Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Six-Way Front Seat, Power Windows, Solex Safety Glass, Rear Defroster, Upgraded Lighting package, and AM Electro-Touch Radio. The 300C is finished off with Kelsey Hayes Wire Wheels riding on Wide White Wall Radial Tires. Registered with the Chrysler 300 Club International, and Documented with Chrysler Data Card.Link to ad on Hemmings.com
