1961 CHRYSLER 300G

Model RC-4-P. 413-cid. 375-hp wedge OHV V-8 Engine. three-speed Torgueflite automatic transmission. torsion bar independent front suspension. live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs. and four wheel power hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase : 126-inches
Chrysler's new C-300 created a sensation in 1955. Based on the New Yorker hardtop coupe. it had front sheet metal and grille from the Imperial and the most powerful engine in the company catalog. a 331 cubic inch hemi V-8 with dual four-barrel carburetors. a racing cam and solid lifters. At 300 hp - from which it took its name - it was the most powerful American passenger car engine. For 1956. a new 300 B model began the 'letter series' that would continue for a decade.
A convertible was added with 1957's 300 C. featuring full leather interior and the new corporate styling. This year marked the debut of the round tri-color "300" emblem. emblazoned prominently on the rear quarter panel.

The Hemi engine now displaced 392 cubic inches and developed 375 horsepower. or 390 with optional dual quad carburetion. Smaller. 14 inch wheels gave a lower profile.

The letter series progressed alphabetically. the 300 D for 1958 experimenting (unsuccessfully) with fuel injection and 1959's 300 E switching to a 413 cubic inch wedge engine.

The 300 F in 1960 introduced ram induction and horsepower soared to 400.

The wedge engine was continued for 1961 with the 300 G. and the front end was restyled. reshaping the grille and mounting the headlights in slanted formation. A three-speed manual gearbox was made available for racing applications.

This car is equipped with swivel seats. power steering. power brakes. power windows. console tachometer. windshield washers. rear bucket seats with console. Sure-Grip differential and a push-button radio. Additionally. this example has been documented by the 300 Registry.
Contours and paint are excellent. and the brightwork is very good. but for some aging around the vent windows.

The tan interior shows some use. while the black carpet. with a silver waffle insert at the drivers feet. is intriguing.

The Cross-Ram engine is detailed very nicely in red. copper. and black. while the undercarriage is clean and painted matte black.

Goodyear whitewall tires are mounted on the chrome Kelsey Hayes wire wheels.
The "G" edition of the 300 series is considered by many to be the last of the great letter-series cars. From 1962. the 300 H and its successors shared a platform with the cheaper 300 Sport series. based on the Windsor. which siphoned off many of the letter series' customers

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