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1961 Chrysler 300G - Auction - Amelia Island, FL - 1956 saw the introduction of the first “Letter” car: The “B”series. The Letter cars were equipped with extra performance options over the standard production models. The Chrysler 300’s production ran through 1965. Commencing in 1960 the 300 Letter cars featured the Cross-Ram dual carbureted 375 hp 413 cid with a pushbutton Torqueflite automatic transmission. The Chrysler 300 Letter cars of the era are considered modern day factory High Performance Sport Luxury Tourers, some might even go so far as to say that they were one of the first “Muscle Cars”, both statements are probably true. The Chrysler 300 letter cars embody personal style, sophistication and performance. 1961 marked the last of the true Chrysler “Fin Beauties” inspired the legendary automotive stylist Virgil Exner. Although convertible 300 series cars were produced in the thousands, letter cars can only be measured in hundred’s. The styling on this car is unmistakable, standard options and features on the car include a jet-like dashboard instrumentation with an impressive 150-mph speedometer, two-spoke steering wheel with rim-mounted horn buttons, power windows, power steering, power brakes, Golden Touch AM radio with a power antenna, ultra-luxurious power swivel front seats, front to rear full length console, console mounted tachometer, air conditioning, tinted glass and remote-control mirror. It runs wide whitewall radials, which are mounted on steel rims with stainless and chrome spinner style hubcaps. The level of the restoration on this 300 G exceeds even the most discerning of collectors. One of less than 340 Convertible letter cars built, this car’s exterior is mirror finished from top to bottom in factory Alaskan white color with a black canvas convertible top. You could dine off the undercarriage. The interior is dressed in saddle tan leather with gleaming chrome, stainless and aluminum accents. Under the hood purrs a 375 horsepower 413 cubic inch twin cross-ram carbureted motor is detailed like a piece of jewelry. It could be stated that this show winning fine example is too nice to drive, yet that would be the purpose. A car of this caliber would be the centerpiece of any collection.If you have any questions call us at 18002378954
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