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1958 Chrysler 300D

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Location: Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Make: Chrysler
Model: 300D
Type: Coupe
Year: 1958
Mileage: 68,000
Color: Copper
Engine size: 392 Hemi
Number of cylinders: 8
Power options: Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: White
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Options: Sunroof
Vehicle Title: Clear

1958 Chrysler 300D Description

TheChrysler 300 "letter series"are high-performancepersonal luxury carsthat were built byChryslerin the U.S. from 1955 to 1965. After the initial year, which was named 300-C, the 1956 cars were designated 300B. Successive model years were given the next letter of the alphabet as a suffix (skipping "i"), reaching the 300L by 1965, after which the model was dropped.

The 300 "letter series" cars were among the vehicles that focused on performance built by domestic U.S. manufacturers afterWorld War II, and thus can be considered one of themuscle car's ancestors, thoughfull-sizedand more expensive.
The 1958 model year was to be the last use of theFirePower Hemiin the 300. The engine was still 392cuin (6.4L), but tuned to 380hp (280kW) as standard. Thirty-five cars were built withfuel injectionand delivered 390hp (290kW), but the system was troublesome and most cars soon had it replaced with the standard twin-quad carburetor setup. A 300D was driven to 156.387mph (251.680km/h) at theBonneville Salt Flatsthat year. A total of 618 hardtops and 191 convertibles were produced, in part due to a recession in the economy.
This car was purchased off a North denver used car lot in 1961 by a then 19 year old car enthusiast and customizer. He took it home and began to cut and shape and bend andupholster and paint the car of his dreams. Thecustom Targa top was fashioned such that it is easily removed and secures safely through the use of locating pins and convertible top clamps. The targa top is vinyl covered on top andupholstered to match the interior on the inside. The car also has what could be called a bimini top (like a boat), it is a vinyl top that snaps into place just incase you catch a little weather at a car show.
All the power windows, seat controls, and door locks work as they should. Tires are in great condition and ride smoothly.Brakes and carbs were recently gone through and work flawlessly.
The fins, oh the fins, what a masterpiece. I asked when Ipurchased the car how much body fill was used and was informed that there was hardly any. The top of the fins were fashioned from 5/8' rebar that was brazed to the top of the existing quarter panel, and then thin strips of steel were shaped to and brazed together to form the entire quarter panels.
The headlights were frenched inapproximately 6" and look oh socool.
This is a true kustom, and if you don't know what that means, you should NOT bid, this car is NOT for you.
Please feel free to call or text with questions or offers. I am open for trades of other old cars. Prefer pre-war Fords and Mercurys, but am pretty open to whatever.
Car was featured in Traditional Rod and Kulture Magazine this year.
Dan970-308-1666

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