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1956 Chrysler 300B
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frwl
Posted 2021-06-15 1:10 PM (#612798)
Subject: 1956 Chrysler 300B


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CaprockClassics
Posted 2021-06-15 7:45 PM (#612809 - in reply to #612798)
Subject: Re: 1956 Chrysler 300B



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Location: Lubbock, TX		Wow! Rare and beautiful! Restoration is among the best I’ve ever seen and that’s understandable considering it came out of White Post Restorations. Definitely a cornerstone car for any collection!

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3N57-2729
Posted 2021-06-16 3:24 PM (#612844 - in reply to #612798)
Subject: Re: 1956 Chrysler 300B



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Location: Kansas City		That is one nice '56. Wonder who the owner was who had it restored. As mentioned above, if it came out of White Post Restorations, than it is definitely a nice car.
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22mafeja
Posted 2021-06-17 12:25 AM (#612859 - in reply to #612798)
Subject: RE: 1956 Chrysler 300B


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Location: Finland		Aaahh....perfection. Only thing I don`t like is the mosquito beside the body tag....lol..

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jboymechanic
Posted 2021-06-17 10:00 AM (#612864 - in reply to #612798)
Subject: Re: 1956 Chrysler 300B



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Lancer Mike
Posted 2021-06-17 11:07 PM (#612883 - in reply to #612864)
Subject: Re: 1956 Chrysler 300B



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three

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restoration

 

Wow!  That's just crazy.  I would have definitely had them put the black paint on the emblem.



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Lancer Mike
Posted 2021-06-17 11:12 PM (#612884 - in reply to #612883)
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...and switch the exhaust pipes.  This one looks pidgeon-toed.  The pipes and mufflers might be hangin' a little low even.  Don't get me wrong - it is a beautiful car.  Much better than any car I will ever own.  I am just floored by that restoration price.



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geoffs60
Posted 2021-06-18 1:33 AM (#612885 - in reply to #612884)
Subject: Re: 1956 Chrysler 300B


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Location: christchurch New Zealand		Yes , perfection doesnt mean correctness unfortunately, understandably restorers with high reputations restoring lots of various vehicles, how could one expect them to be experts on each and every vehicle unless they do an in depth review of the vehicle from either historic or current factory publications that show what it should or shouldnt have and where . In this case the most glaring mistake are the exterior mirrors from a late 59/60 mopar and positioned on the door , where as they should be fender mounted and of a totally different design. But not losing sight that the owner of this car may well have decided this is how he wants it, its his car his choice. Which does make you wonder that having spent this amount of money on a car why put something so obviously wrong and positioned when the factory mounted mirrors were reasonable in function and looks.
None the less a very sharp looking car and still a credit to the owner, like most i would be happy to own it to.
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56D500boy
Posted 2021-06-18 2:12 AM (#612886 - in reply to #612864)
Subject: Re: 1956 Chrysler 300B



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jboymechanic - 2021-06-17 7:00 AM
TorqueFlite car too!


We know that the 300Bs got Torqueflites late in the model run which ended at 3N56-2150. 3N56-1991 is pretty close to the very end so I would think that the Torqueflite is original to the car.

The TF assembly PN, if very original would be 1671 747, but there might have be a legitimate recall/warranty replacement to 1823 593.







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frwl
Posted 2021-06-18 7:08 AM (#612887 - in reply to #612798)
Subject: RE: 1956 Chrysler 300B


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Code D3 on the tag means this car originally equipped with 7-button Radio Music Master with Rear Seat Speaker
But the car has more expensive 5-button Electro Touch Tuner (Town and Country) Radio, which should has Code D1…

Factory Air Conditioned cars (as stated by seller) should have Code M5 on the tag, but the M space is empty.
This car is probably equipped with aftermarket A/C or its item has been added in restoration process.
The IBM-card would solve this problem anyway…

http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=74258&...





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imopar380
Posted 2021-06-21 11:46 PM (#612970 - in reply to #612798)
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Location: Victoria, BC, on Vancouver Island, Canada		$300,000.00..... Well, there is a 1957 Eldorado Biarritz here in town that goes to all the shows. The owner spent $500,000.00 Canadian on the resto. With today's exchange rate that's just over $400,000.00 USD
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58coupe
Posted 2021-06-22 11:26 AM (#612981 - in reply to #612798)
Subject: Re: 1956 Chrysler 300B



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Location: Alaska		That is the reason we try to restore as much as we are able on our cars. I am one of many who could never afford to take my car to a shop and say do it! Besides I also enjoy the accomplishment of doing it myself and making it as good as new.
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57burb
Posted 2021-06-22 12:29 PM (#612982 - in reply to #612885)
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geoffs60 - 2021-06-18 12:33 AM

In this case the most glaring mistake are the exterior mirrors from a late 59/60 mopar and positioned on the door , where as they should be fender mounted and of a totally different design. But not losing sight that the owner of this car may well have decided this is how he wants it, its his car his choice. Which does make you wonder that having spent this amount of money on a car why put something so obviously wrong and positioned when the factory mounted mirrors were reasonable in function and looks.


Interestingly, the '55 C300 was not available with any outside mirror, and for the '56 300B only had the driver's side mirror as an option.

This car may not have been ordered with any mirror at all. Here is some info about letter car mirrors. http://www.chrysler300club.com/tech/mirror/all.html
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ronbo97
Posted 2021-06-22 7:57 PM (#612992 - in reply to #612982)
Subject: Re: 1956 Chrysler 300B


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Also incorrect antenna. 300,000 on a restoration ??? I'm finding that a bit difficult to believe. Maybe half that, max.

This is a special order color as well as a TF car, according to the Chrysler 300 Club registry. Car is no longer available on ebay. So a private deal must've been struck.

Ron

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ronbo97
Posted 2021-06-22 8:00 PM (#612994 - in reply to #612992)
Subject: Re: 1956 Chrysler 300B


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Mirrors were available from the dealership as add-ons. The 1955 Accessories Catalog lists two of them.

Ron

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56D500boy
Posted 2021-08-06 12:35 PM (#614062 - in reply to #612994)
Subject: Re: 1956 Chrysler 300B



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Not sure what happened at eBay but this 300B has been at ACC auctions for a week. Ends in 3 hrs or so. Sitting at $75K and still way shy of the reserve.

https://www.allcollectorcars.com/classic-car-auctions/vehicles/1956-...





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Powerflite
Posted 2021-08-06 9:04 PM (#614071 - in reply to #612798)
Subject: Re: 1956 Chrysler 300B



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Location: So. Cal		A 300B is lucky to get to $75K IMO. He should lower that reserve to take the money and run with it.
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CaprockClassics
Posted 2021-08-06 9:35 PM (#614073 - in reply to #612798)
Subject: Re: 1956 Chrysler 300B



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Location: Lubbock, TX		Looks like no sale and now only showing an asking price of $115. Which I think is fair if the restoration is really high quality after an in-person inspection. If you've been looking to restore a B you couldn't do it for less than that nowadays!

~Peter
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56D500boy
Posted 2021-08-06 9:40 PM (#614074 - in reply to #614073)
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CaprockClassics - 2021-08-06 6:35 PM
Looks like no sale and now only showing an asking price of $115K. Which I think is fair if the restoration is really high quality after an in-person inspection. If you've been looking to restore a B you couldn't do it for less than that nowadays!


Neither could the seller

"Over $300k Invested in Restoration".

Wow. $200K going up in smoke. Yikes

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56D500boy
Posted 2021-09-06 8:35 PM (#614801 - in reply to #614062)
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56D500boy - 2021-08-06 9:35 AM

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Not sure what happened at eBay but this 300B has been at ACC auctions for a week. Ends in 3 hrs or so. Sitting at $75K and still way shy of the reserve.


They tried again and got to $76K and at 4:20 PDT:

"Auction expired without reaching reserve price "

https://www.allcollectorcars.com/classic-car-auctions/vehicles/1956-...

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