Re: {Chrysler 300} Interesting non-letter 63 300 Just Posted on BaT

PS My PaceCar is one of the few
413’s.
(I heard six, but I don’t know)
One 4 barrel carb and 14“ tires.
Possibly one of the 33?
Michael A.
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> On Apr 16, 2025, at 6:19 PM, cbilter@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
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> This car has been cosmetically modified. It is a Pacesetter, or at least the VIN currently screwed on to the doorpost indicates a Pacesetter, with the 80 VIN. The fact the VIN is screwed on should raise concerns. No two tones were offered from the factory in '63. The seller has yet to respond to a request to post a photo of the data plate, which will show the original colors and model number - assuming the data plate is intact and original. The emblems are not factory correct. The seats and carpet are not correct colors. 15-inch wheels have been installed with 300G wheel covers. This car sold last year at Bonhams for $22,400.
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> Most, but not all, of the 1,861 Pacesetter convertibles were painted Pace Car Blue (Turquoise). Also, 306 Pacesetter hardtops were built. You could order any factory color on a Pacesetter.
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> The 1963 Indy pace car was a Pacesetter with 15-inch 300J wheels and wheel covers installed (which, imho, look a heckuva lot better than the 14-inch wheels and covers). I have found no documentation regarding the engine used. Supposedly, some 33 Pacesetters were used at the track. There is plenty of bs out there from sellers and owners alleging that theirs was the "actual" car used to lead the race. I don't know if the lead car survived.
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> Carl B.
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> From: "James Nicolaus" <62mopar413@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Anthony Doughty" <62red300h@xxxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: Re: {Chrysler 300} Interesting non-letter 63 300 Just Posted on BaT
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> Neve knew that color was available on the Pacesetter. Also have never seen
> those style emblems. The fender emblems I've seen had a checkered flag. I
> heard rumors that the actual car that started the race had a short ram J
> engine. After the race the car was stolen and the engine was taken. Anybody
> know anything about that? I guess Parnelli would know, but unfortunately,
> we lost him last year.
>
>> On Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 12:49 PM Anthony Doughty <62red300h@xxxxxxxxx>
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>> Interesting variant. Hadn't heard about this model before.
>> Link here: 1963 Chrysler 300 Pace Setter Convertible for sale on BaT
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