1955 Chrysler 300
Exner revived Chrysler production car design with the sleek, sculptured Forward Look designs of 1955 that transformed the product line overnight. The Forward Look flagship was the 1955 Chrysler 300, a striking automobile that combined smooth styling with brawny HEMI power. The 300, arguably the first muscle car, became a legend on and off the race track and set records throughout the 1950s, including a 143-mph performance at Daytona Beach.
Chassis & Sales
1955 Chrysler C300 - did not sell for $106,000
This spectacular C-300 sports a fresh and photo-documented restoration of an original California car that was completed over four years at a cost exceeding $90,000 for parts and materials alone. Finished in Tango Red, this fully optioned C-300 has also been the subject of numerous magazine articles. A proven show winner, its various honors include the Amelia Award at the 2009 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, as well as the AACA Grand Nationa... more
Gallery: 2009 Meadow Brook Concours
