Re: [Chrysler300] C-300 value??

["johnl" <john@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Roger and all,

I feel it necessary to clear the air here.  Your statement reads as:  "It is a zero option car, no radio,no heater, no pw, ps, pb, nada nada."  The red '55 you speak of was originally not a red car and did have at least some of the options that it no longer possesses.  It is examples like this that after a period of time are represented as a correct factory car when in fact they are not.  

Recently I've heard that this very car is on display in a large collection in Southern California and is represented as a correct factory example, thus the misinformation has already begun.  As to value I personally would not rate a modified example anywhere close to a accurately restored car as it came from the factory.

I have verified the information stated above regarding the example you speak of with Gil Cunningham who does the Microfilm Research Archives for the Chrysler 300 Club International. 

John Lazenby

1955 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe Town & Country
1955 Imperial Newport
1955 Chrysler C300 Tango Red
1956 Chrysler 300B Cloud White
1957 Chrysler 300C Coupe Raven Black
1960 Chrysler 300F Coupe Alaskan White
1963 Volkswagen Beetle Black
2001 BMW ///M5 (A Modern Super Car)
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=18


----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Roger Schaaf 
  To: C300@xxxxxxx ; Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:18 PM
  Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] C-300 value??


  Timo Tanskanen would be as good as you will ever find in Calyfornua. However you certainly will be looking at a 100k plus and that would be a bargain to have one of the best. I followed very closely the restoration of a red 55 that he did for a close friend(Bill Madden) of mine. The car is superb. It is a zero option car, no radio, no heater, no pw, ps, pb, nada nada.

  Timo is now just finishing up for Bill, a 59 black Crown Imperial convertible that will have its first showing at Carmel(invitation only) next month during the 2 weeks of annual Monterey festivities. I believe that this car will be the finest Imperial to be found anywhere.

  You are usually far better off to find a finished car unless you enjoy the often frustrating birthing process and can willingly endure the death of a thousand knives as you write the checks and tell the white lies to your spouse about how much this is really going to cost.

  Roger Schaaf
  300 B Calyfornua
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Rich Barber 
  To: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 5:50 PM
  Subject: [Chrysler300] C-300 value??

  Any theories on value of a bona fide 1955 Chrysler C-300, rusty, no engine,
  most glass good, interior "there"-but ratty, has title? A club member has
  it and is sorta thinking $5K-I'm south of that.

  And, if I get it, where/who might do a complete body-off-frame resto. On the
  left coast. And, of course, I'd need an engine, '55NY block OK for starter,
  but would eventually want the 3NEblock, carbs, manifold & batwing.

  C-300'ly,

  Rich Barber

  Brentwood, CA

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