1957 Chrysler 300
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Only 484 Convertible 300C Chryslers were made in 1957 and it is said that less than 50 are all that's left in running order!
Sporting dual four barrel carburetors with NASCAR inspired dual air filters, this badboy was rated at 375 horsepower and 420 lbs of torque that topped out at 145+ miles per hour in the -Two Way Flying Mile. -.
The Chrysler 300 'letter series' were high-performance luxury cars built in very limited numbers by the Chrysler Corporation in the U. S. from 1955-'1965. Each year's model used a new letter of the alphabet as a suffix (skipping 'i'), reaching 300L by 1965, after which the model was dropped. 1957 was the first year a convertible was offered in the 300 series and was the pinnacle of performance and luxury. The Hemi head engine was backed by a 3 speed Torqueflite A488 automatic transmission which is great for cruising speeds, and really set the interior apart with its push button operation. Unlike later Chryslers, the 300C was built using body-on-frame construction; that would last through 1959. The 300C was based on the Chrysler New Yorker, with many changes that was more than just options and appearance. The height was...