For Sale 1960 300F Project
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commando1
Old Man with a Hat
Wow. A lot!
Pretty cool Rex. You thinking about it?
rexus31
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I wish. Most likely out of my budget.
Well good luck. It'd be in great hands if the results of your convet are any example but I like it pretty well as is too.
GJS
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LOVE IT. Could never afford it but that s*** is hot.
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
I have feeling the auction will not run the full course. Someone will make him an offer to end the auction early and is willing to pay a premium.
I estmate it will go for about $15K. The number of available letter cars will continue to climb as the generation that owns them now get into their 70s. The market for them , and therefore prices, is already declining fast.
Few people are doing complete restorations anymore on cars like this due to the reality of the increasing availability of better, more cost-effective candidates to restore as we go forward now.
Restoring this car will take a lot of time and money.
Few people are doing complete restorations anymore on cars like this due to the reality of the increasing availability of better, more cost-effective candidates to restore as we go forward now.
Restoring this car will take a lot of time and money.
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Dammit someone just said a day or two ago these cars and something else was one of the only big mopars that were going to go up ... I'm so confused !!!!
My favorite of the lettered cars. There is a one in Ohio I see all the time at Nats and other local events, never get tired of looking at it.
I have been told the Ohio car's exterior paint and chrome redone and the interior is all original.
I have been told the Ohio car's exterior paint and chrome redone and the interior is all original.
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Dammit someone just said a day or two ago these cars and something else was one of the only big mopars that were going to go up ... I'm so confused !!!!
I believe that only the best examples of these cars will at least hold their value, but even then, I don't believe they have bottomed out yet either. There are still quite a few nice examples of 300Fs in the Chrysler 300 clubs.
But the cars needing restoration like this one will just keep going down in value over time.
If someone wanted to restore this one for sale, for example, just think about how hard it would be to get correct weatherstripping, center plane brake shoes, special carpet heel pads, electroluminescent lighting repairs or other specialized parts and services. There has been one central guy supplying a lot of parts for decades for most of the letter cars who is in his 70s now I believe, and needing to slow down. Should parts from him disappear, restoring a car like this to no 1 or 2 condition would be immensely difficult and expensive - more than it already is at present.
bluefury361
Old Man with a Hat
I bet it will bring 25-30K. There's still some deep pockets out there who look for solid cores like this to restore.
Should be posted in the "non C body thread" .....
Should be posted in the "non C body thread" .....
This is a solid project car and it's complete.
I don't care about any of that... I'm in love... and it's already out of my budget.
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
If it gets to the end, if it went for over $20k it wouldnt surprise me. One of my favorite cars of all time as well. For FCBO posterity, here it is.
SELLER DESCRIPTION:
SELLER DESCRIPTION:
1960 Chrysler 300F. This is a running, driving, original number matching, Chrysler 300F. I have a clear title in my name. The car was originally white in color.
The engine sounds good and doesn't have any unusual noises. The transmission shifts easily and the car drives, but needs brake work. The power windows, power seats, power steering, work. The body has some dents and dings, but is not badly rusted.
The car has been sitting for several years, and the gas tank needs to be cleaned or replaced. The interior is original and complete, but shows some wear. Please look closely at all of the photos. The car needs to be restored, but could be a driver with very little work.
I want to new owner to know exactly what they are getting. With this in mind, I will try to list all of the problems I have found:
1. I went over the entire body with a magnet to determine rust and bondo issues. The body is very solid and the frame is in very good condition. There are old body repairs to the driver's side just rear of the door. Bondo was used for the repair rather than straightening the metal. There is solid metal in this location that could be corrected. The doors, trunk, and hood all open and close properly and have good alignment. It is only surface rust that is exposed. The rockers need to be repaired, and there is other minor dents and scratches in the body. There is replacement chrome for the passenger's side that comes with the car. All of the unique 300F badges are in place, but some of the plastic inserts need to be replaced.
2. The Chrysler has been sitting for several years, and the gas tank needs to be cleaned or replaced. I have been running and moving the car by using an auxiliary gas tank. I didn't want to risk bad gas being pumped into the fuel pump or carburetors. The engine starts easily, sounds good, and has the original cross-flow intake manifolds and four barrel carburetors.
3. The interior is original, and shows some wear. The original steering wheel has broken plastic, and the door panels are tattered. There is a crack in the dash pad, and the carpets are worn. The interior appears to be complete and the headliner looks good. All of the windows are in place and the power door windows work good. The rear rear power windows need work. All of the glass is in pretty good condition. The front windshield has scratches from worn out wiper blades, but it is not cracked.
4. The car has all four original 300F hubcaps, but currently has almost new tires on 15 inch rims. The original 14 inch hubcaps don't fit the 15 inch wheels.
5. The trunk lock was removed by the previous owner when the key was lost. The original trunk mat is tattered, but the trunk floor is not rusted.
Again, please look closely at all of the photos. I want the new owner to be satisfied with this rare Chrysler 300F. Only 947 1960 Chrysler 300F Coupes were produced and only a few remain. If you have any questions, or concerns, please give me a call. I'm not a car dealer. I'm a 75 year old car-nut that has too many projects. I will gladly help the shipper you select in shipping the Chrysler anywhere in the world. It is a solid car that needs to be restored.
The engine sounds good and doesn't have any unusual noises. The transmission shifts easily and the car drives, but needs brake work. The power windows, power seats, power steering, work. The body has some dents and dings, but is not badly rusted.
The car has been sitting for several years, and the gas tank needs to be cleaned or replaced. The interior is original and complete, but shows some wear. Please look closely at all of the photos. The car needs to be restored, but could be a driver with very little work.
I want to new owner to know exactly what they are getting. With this in mind, I will try to list all of the problems I have found:
1. I went over the entire body with a magnet to determine rust and bondo issues. The body is very solid and the frame is in very good condition. There are old body repairs to the driver's side just rear of the door. Bondo was used for the repair rather than straightening the metal. There is solid metal in this location that could be corrected. The doors, trunk, and hood all open and close properly and have good alignment. It is only surface rust that is exposed. The rockers need to be repaired, and there is other minor dents and scratches in the body. There is replacement chrome for the passenger's side that comes with the car. All of the unique 300F badges are in place, but some of the plastic inserts need to be replaced.
2. The Chrysler has been sitting for several years, and the gas tank needs to be cleaned or replaced. I have been running and moving the car by using an auxiliary gas tank. I didn't want to risk bad gas being pumped into the fuel pump or carburetors. The engine starts easily, sounds good, and has the original cross-flow intake manifolds and four barrel carburetors.
3. The interior is original, and shows some wear. The original steering wheel has broken plastic, and the door panels are tattered. There is a crack in the dash pad, and the carpets are worn. The interior appears to be complete and the headliner looks good. All of the windows are in place and the power door windows work good. The rear rear power windows need work. All of the glass is in pretty good condition. The front windshield has scratches from worn out wiper blades, but it is not cracked.
4. The car has all four original 300F hubcaps, but currently has almost new tires on 15 inch rims. The original 14 inch hubcaps don't fit the 15 inch wheels.
5. The trunk lock was removed by the previous owner when the key was lost. The original trunk mat is tattered, but the trunk floor is not rusted.
Again, please look closely at all of the photos. I want the new owner to be satisfied with this rare Chrysler 300F. Only 947 1960 Chrysler 300F Coupes were produced and only a few remain. If you have any questions, or concerns, please give me a call. I'm not a car dealer. I'm a 75 year old car-nut that has too many projects. I will gladly help the shipper you select in shipping the Chrysler anywhere in the world. It is a solid car that needs to be restored.
rexus31
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I wonder how hard it is to find the correct wheels for the car.
If you really like these cars a great deal like I do, you would be better off saving your money for a couple years and then being able to afford a better car to begin with. You will be money and time ahead, and the sources for restoration parts are drying up fast. There are many intricate details on these cars that require specialized parts and competence. But I also realize that saving for what you want is not the American way anymore, and that is one of the reasons our economy is so fragile and subject to periods such as the near collapse in 2008. Too many people these days have new cars on credit that they really can not afford, and a reckoning seems to be brewing again....and then be ready with some cash, like Donald buys houses.........
I have some knowledge of these cars....................
I have some knowledge of these cars....................
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rexus31
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Looking at that 28,000? mile survivor NEVER gets old!
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