1958 CHRYSLER 300-D 2 DOOR HARDTOP 392 HEMI
Make: | Chrysler |
Model: | 300 Series |
SubModel: | 300 D |
Type: | 2 DR HARDTOP |
Trim: | 300 LETTER CAR TRIM |
Year: | 1958 |
Mileage: | 42,000 |
Color: | Blue |
Engine: | 392 HEMI TWO 4 BARRELS |
Cylinders: | 392 HEMI 2 4 BARRELS |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | 1965 ALUMINUM TORQUEFLITE AUTOMATIC |
Drive type: | ALUMINUM TOUQUEFLITE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 1965 |
Interior color: | Tan |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Elyria, Ohio, United States |
Extras |
Power Windows, Power Seats |
Listed by |
Private seller |
Description of 1958 Chrysler 300 Series 300 D |
YOU ARE LOOKING AT A LIMITED PRODUCTION CHRYSLER 300-D 1958 Chrysler 300 DDual Quad 392 Cubic Inch Hemi (380 HP)Push-Button Aluminum Torque-Flight TransmissionWWW Coker TiresOutstanding paint and bodyA Beautiful Brute1958 WAS THE SECOND YEAR FOR THIS VIRGIL EXNER DESIGN THAT REVOLUTIONIZED THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY AND THE 300 D WAS DEFINITELY AHEAD OF IT'S CLASS. THE 300's WERE A LIMITED CAR WITH ONLY 618 COUPES BUILT. YOU ARE LOOKING AT A BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED 1958 CHRYSLER 300-D. IN 1958 CHRYSLER PUT THE POWERFUL 392 HEMI WITH TWO 4 BARRELS INTO IT'S FLAGSHIP CAR WITH THE THREE SPEED TORQUEFLITE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. POWER STEERING. POWER BRAKES. COKER 235/70/R15 TIRES. 6 WAY POWER SEAT. POWER WINDOWS. AND CLASSIC DUAL REAR ANTENNAS. IT HAS BEEN PAINTED A VIVID BLUE WITH PPG DBC BASE COAT CLEAR COAT. MANY OF IT'S ORIGINAL PARTS HAVE BEEN UPDATED WITH MORE EFFICIENT COMPONENTS. THE ORIGINAL REAR AXLE WAS REPLACED WITH A 1970 AXLE HOUSING SO IT NO LONGER USES THE TAPERED AXLES OR THE PARK BRAKE ON THE TRANSMISSION TAIL SHAFT. IT IS EQUIPPED WITH A HEAVY DUTY 1965 PUSH BUTTON ALUMINUM TORQUEFLITE. THE FRONT SUSPENSION WAS REPLACED WITH A 1979 SUSPENSION WITH 11 3/4" ROTORS FROM THE CORDOBA CHARGER BODIES AND HAS THE NEWER FIRM FEEL STEERING GEAR BOX. THE ENGINE HAS ORIGINAL COMPRESSION RATIO WITH NEW 10. 25 FORGED PISTONS WITH A HEARTY ROLLER CAM AND TWO AFB CARBURETORS IT WAS ALSO BLUEPRINTED. IT IS EQUIPPED WITH NEW CASTING LARGER EXHAUST MANIFOLDS FROM THE 390 HP 300's OR THE INDUSTRIAL TRUCK ENGINES WITH 2 1/2 EXHAUST ALL THE WAY TO THE REAR. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HAS BEEN HIGHLY DETAILED. THE FRONT SWAY BAR IS LARGER THEN THE ORIGINAL WHICH MAKES IT HANDLE MUCH BETTER AND BECAUSE OF THE LARGE DISC BRAKES IT IS EQUIPPED WITH FIVE BF GOODRICH 235/70/R15 TIRES ON 15x7 INCH WHEELS WHICH MAKE IT HARD TO BELIEVE THIS BEAUTIFUL BRUTE WEIGHS 4450 POUNDS. ALL THE CHROME HAS BEEN REDONE USING THE TRIPLE CHROME PROCESS COPPER. NICKEL. AND CHROME. POT METAL ALONG WITH THE BUMPERS. ALL THE STAINLESS HAS BEEN PROFESSIONALLY BUFFED. MANY GARY GOERS PARTS WERE USED FROM THE RUBBER PARTS TO THE INTERIOR ITEMS SUCH AS THE HEADLINER. ALL THE PANELS FRONT DOOR. REAR QUARTER AND KICK PANELS. CARPET. PACKING TRAY. AND ALSO IN THE TRUNK AREA. IT ALSO HAS A NEW DASH PAD AND THE NEW 300 CLUB ARMREST BASES. THE SEATS WERE REDONE PROFESSIONALLY AT A LOCAL UPHOLSTERY SHOP. THE STEERING WHEEL IS ORIGINAL AND LOOKS AMAZINGLY WELL WITH NO CRACKS. ALL THE GAUGES WORK. WIPERS. HEATER. AND THE RADIO HAS BEEN UPDATED AND SOUNDS GREAT. THIS IS DEFINITELY A LOOKER AND A CRUISER. THERE IS MORE INVESTED IN THIS CAR THEN THE BUY IT NOW PRICE IS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK THEM BEFORE YOU BID. SHIPPING WILL BE UP TO THE BUYER AND I WILL HELP AS MUCH AS I CAN AT THIS END. 500. 00 THRU PAYPAL IS DUE AT THE TIME OF SALE AND THE FINAL PAYMENT MUST BE MADE USING BANK CASHIER CHECKS OR CASH. |