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frwl
Posted 2021-04-16 9:04 AM (#611123)
Subject: 1955 Chrysler 300 Convertible


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1955 Chrysler 300 Convertible
One of four were built
Are they sure?



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frwl
Posted 2021-04-16 9:05 AM (#611124 - in reply to #611123)
Subject: RE: 1955 Chrysler 300 Convertible


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Forgot the link:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1955-Chrysler-300-Series/265123146326?hash=...

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56D500boy
Posted 2021-04-16 10:42 AM (#611126 - in reply to #611124)
Subject: RE: 1955 Chrysler 300 Convertible



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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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ronbo97
Posted 2021-04-16 11:04 AM (#611130 - in reply to #611126)
Subject: RE: 1955 Chrysler 300 Convertible


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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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Powerflite
Posted 2021-04-16 11:40 AM (#611136 - in reply to #611123)
Subject: Re: 1955 Chrysler 300 Convertible



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Location: So. Cal		Most likely he transferred a 300 VIN to a '55 Windsor Convertible body.
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jboymechanic
Posted 2021-04-16 2:42 PM (#611151 - in reply to #611123)
Subject: Re: 1955 Chrysler 300 Convertible



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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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58coupe
Posted 2021-04-17 12:20 PM (#611177 - in reply to #611123)
Subject: Re: 1955 Chrysler 300 Convertible



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22mafeja
Posted 2021-04-18 2:03 AM (#611185 - in reply to #611177)
Subject: Re: 1955 Chrysler 300 Convertible


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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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Lancer Mike
Posted 2021-04-18 8:11 PM (#611213 - in reply to #611185)
Subject: Re: 1955 Chrysler 300 Convertible



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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.

Image 2 - <span class='highlight'>1955</span> Chrysler <span class='highlight'>300</span> Series

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56D500boy
Posted 2021-04-18 9:03 PM (#611214 - in reply to #611213)
Subject: Re: 1955 Chrysler 300 Convertible



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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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Chopper John
Posted 2021-04-19 10:37 AM (#611225 - in reply to #611123)
Subject: Re: 1955 Chrysler 300 Convertible



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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.

Edited by Chopper John 2021-04-19 10:42 AM




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