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1955 Chrysler 300 Convertible
One of four were built 
Are they sure? 
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Forgot the link:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-Chrysler-300-Series/265123146326?hash=...
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http://www.chrysler300club.com/letterhistory/History.htm
1955 C300 Overview
Production 1,725 Coupes
Body and Chassis Body Style 2-Door Hardtop
Powertrain Engine
331 cu in 300 HP V8
Transmission
PowerFlite 2-Sp Auto
or 3 Speed Manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase
126 in
Length
218.6 in
Width
79.1 in
http://www.chrysler300club.com/photos/2014/0300.htm
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Location: Connecticut | The car is a one-of-none. The VIN on the car is from a junked out C300, according to the Chrysler 300 Club registry. Not a one-of-four. There were no C300 convertibles built. Ron |
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Location: So. Cal | Most likely he transferred a 300 VIN to a '55 Windsor Convertible body. |
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Location: Muskego, WI | Interesting, it still seems to be well done and presentable. Curious to see what the market is on such a car. |
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Location: Alaska | I think switching of vins would be considered illegal in most places. At the very least it would hurt the value of the car. |
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Location: Finland | I don`t know about things in u.s . , but probably it is legal to change the body shell if it is mentioned in the title. Without that it smells like forgery. |
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Location: The Mile High City | Looks pretty cool to me, as a one of none. At least they have the cross member under the frame. The top and boot look like they sit pretty high. On the 57s - 59s, this is an indication of the wrong rear wheel wells (say that four times fast). Maybe not on a 55. They could advertise it as the worlds slowest C300 - due to the extra frame weight! I bet it is fun to own and drive.  
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Location: Lower Mainland BC | Lancer Mike - 2021-04-18 5:11 PM
Looks pretty cool to me, as a one of none. At least they have the cross member under the frame. The top and boot look like they sit pretty high. On the 57s - 59s, this is an indication of the wrong rear wheel wells (say that four times fast). Maybe not on a 55. They could advertise it as the worlds slowest C300 - due to the extra frame weight! I bet it is fun to own and drive.
Powerflite - 2021-04-16 8:40 AM
Most likely he transferred a 300 VIN to a '55 Windsor Convertible body.
I would put money on Nathan's "guess".
"The New Yorker would contribute its two-door body, the Imperial, its two piece grill with Windsor rear quarters."
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Location: Florida | For comparison, here is a 1955 Windsor convertible. There is a much lower stack of the folded convertible top.
This may indicate that the original body from the 300 was used. In any case, the car is attractive, but still a one-of-none car.
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