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Highlights

Attractive, rarely-seen piece of American automotive history
Part of a static collection since 2012
Imported to the UK in 2022 and purchased from auction
Now registered in the UK

The Appeal

First introduced in 1955, the Chrysler 300 ‘Letter Series’ were for many years stated to be ‘America’s most powerful car’. These were Chrysler’s star attraction for years. Brutal, powerful motors that carried impressive levels of trim. They certainly weren’t sports cars - no, they were something quite different, and still fairly new to the post-war environment: the muscle car.

By the time this ‘64 300K was built - every production year going up a letter in the alphabet - they’d become a legendary symbol of power and prowess on the road.

This example comes to us in good condition, having been part of a static collection for some 13 years. It’s benefited from constant dry storage and is now ready and waiting to be restored and put back on the road. After all, with that boisterous Golden Lion V8, it’s almost a crime to keep it standing still.

The History and Paperwork

First delivered in Brooklyn, New York on 21st July 1964
Mileage stamped up to 1968 displaying 40,065 miles
The odometer now reads 41,182 miles on a five-figure odometer
Due to a lack of service history thereafter, we’re unable to confirm this figure
Entered a static collection in 2012
Sold at auction in April 2022 and transported by trailer
Has been held in dry storage since
Car comes with V5c document
Proof of import duty payment
Vehicle dating certificate from American Auto Club UK
New licence plates ready to be installed

The Interior

Sharply appointed, no-nonsense interior, in keeping with the car’s muscle car identity
Seemingly entirely original with no clear signs of modification
Black vinyl seats in excellent order with no rips or tears we can highlight
Attractive black dashboard with nicely kept instruments, all of which appear period-accurate
Wonderfully tactile switches, dials and original radio system all in situ
Dashboard surround has some scratches and wear
Distinctive two-spoke steering wheel in good order
Carpets are in good order throughout, as is the headlining
Door card vinyl and fittings have some marks and wear
Door mounted carpets on the driver’s side appear somewhat unravelled
We cannot confirm if instruments are working, due to the car’s long career on static display
Boot is in excellent order, with good lining
Spare wheel, jack and tools
Some superficial dusting corrosion underneath the carpets, but this appears to be light

The Exterior

Car appears to be in fair order with some minor body issues
Paintwork is bright and largely well presented with minor chips to door and lid edging
Some scratches to the lower extremities of the car
Some wear to the black trim across the car
Some bubbling can be seen above the sills
Isolated bubbles on the lower doors
Some blisters on both sides of the rear wings
Headlight lenses in excellent condition with no cracks or fractures
The all-important ‘egg-crate’ grille is nicely presented with original Chrysler branding
Chromework is largely well presented, with light age-commensurate wear
Bumpers in excellent order with no faults
Vinyl-covered roof is unmarked, with no bubbling underneath that we can discern
Window rubbers appear to have been perished in areas and may need replacement
Original Chrysler ‘turbine’ wheels in fair order, though with a loss of some coloured branding
Shod in a full set of tyres, that look to be in decent order
Underneath, the car appears to be worn only superficially
Clearly benefiting from its dry storage, we can’t spot any major corrosion
Some light flaking to the underside floor pans

The Mechanics

Powered by the throaty 6.8L ‘Wedge-head’ Golden Lion V8 powerplant
Impressive 390bhp output
3-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission
Power-assisted brakes and steering, a relatively rare period for the period
Car has been a static display vehicle for over 13 years and will require recommissioning

Summary

Ready and waiting to be recommissioned, this highly impressive Chrysler 300K is bound to make an impact on any car collection. These don’t often arrive in UK markets, and this example is amongst the finest restoration candidates we’ve come across.

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