1959 Chrysler Other for sale $129,900

Wrapping a historic Golden Lion drivetrain in a tailored interior and 18 feet of stylish sheetmetal this incredible Chrysler believed to be 1 of only 118 1959 300E coupes left in existence HAS to be one of the coolest classics on the planet! In fact featuring an optimal mix of lethal performance and opulent luxury the Chrysler letter cars have been long regarded as some of the most revered metal Detroit has ever produced. If youre a discerning collector whos itching for a classic big-fin MoPar thatll be the star of every show it attends heres your ticket to greatness!

BODYWORK/TRIM

Lovingly dubbed bankers hot rods the storied 300 series confidently owned the intersection of luxury and high performance. The lines futuristic design helped mark the debut of Jet Age Detroit styling trends that would continue for several years. And although Chryslers aerodynamic ingenuity came in handy at Daytona Beach where a fire breathing 390 horsepower Hemi propelled the nearly identical 300C to a record 134 MPH it was the firms style quotient that sent the market in to a frenzy. Before settling in to a life of charging down multi-lane LA freeways this decorous E was delivered to its first owner via Harger-Haldeman Chrysler in November of 1958. More recently the car benefitted from a body-off rotisserie restoration that was completed in late 2014. During that reboot rust-free sheetmetal was sandblasted clean sprayed in multiple coats of primer and dressed in wet-looking Formal Black 2-stage. That wet-sanded pigment perfectly complements triple-plated chrome professionally refinished stainless correct Solex glass and vivid red-bar grilles. And today roughly 100 miles out of the shop the car rolls as one exceptionally striking and decidedly handsome classic!

ENGINE

For 1959 the 300 swapped its heavy and expensive Hemi for a new 413 cubic inch wedge that was marketed as the Golden Lion V8. No slouch in the performance department that fresh mill twisted 380 horsepower into 450 lb./ft. of sand-churning torque straight from the factory. Toss the sculpted hood and youll find correct RB power that in addition to being re-machined rebuilt and restored to better-than-new condition is authenticated by an MR413 assembly stamp and a 1851629 casting number. Induction is handled by snazzy gold air cleaners which are piped directly in to two Carter AFB 4-barrels. Fire is provided by a high performance points distributor which sequences spark between a tagged Autolite generator and eight MoPar M.E.S.C. plug wires. Spent gases exit through restored low-restriction exhaust manifolds. Cooling comes courtesy of a beefy radiator thats cinched to pliable hoses via old school squeeze clamps. Aesthetically the engines glossy black paint rides well between glossy color-keyed fenders cool 300 E valve covers and an array of correct decals and markings. And details like Autolite horns a tagged MoPar battery and a cool Jiffy Jet washer bag provide tons of exciting eyeball appeal.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

Not only was the 300E known for its big power it was universally admired for its excellent handling. That on-track prowess was a direct result of the cars lower engine placement and precise spring location. The low-slung powerplant communicates through a correct A488 TorqueFlite which is hooked to an 8.75-inch Chrysler axle thats fitted with