Detail Info for: Chrysler : 300 Series 300F 1960 CHRYSLER 300F CONVERTIBLE

Transaction Info
Sold On:
06/19/2011
Price:
$ 40000.00
Condition:
Mileage:
76000
Location:
GLENDALE, ARIZONA,
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1960 Chrysler 300 Series
Submodel Body Type:
300F Convertible
Engine:
8 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Automatic
VIN:
8403124631
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
1960 CHRYSLER 300F CONVERTIBLE, VIN: 8403124631. ONE OF ONLY 248 – 300F CONVERTIBLES MADE IN 1960. IT WAS ORDERED IN TOREADOR RED (PP1) WITH BEIGE/BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR, 413 WITH CROSS RAMS AND DUAL CARBURATORS, POWER WINDOWS, SWIVEL SEATS, REMOTE MIRROR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE ETC. I DO NOT KNOW MUCH OF THE HISTORY ON THIS CAR. IT SPENT SOME TIME IN CANADA AND RETURNED TO THE U.S. IN -80’S. A RESTORATION WAS STARTED BUT THE OWNER DID NOT GET VERY FAR. WE RECENTLY BOUGHT IT FROM THE ESTATE OF THE OWNER. I DON’T THINK IT HAS BEEN STARTED OR RUN IN AT LEAST 30 YEARS. I DO NOT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE MECANICAL CONDITION OF THE CAR. THE PRIVIOUS OWNER HAD THE RUST REPAIR DONE AND IT LOOKS LIKE A QUALITY JOB AS FAR AS I CAN SEE. THE BODY WAS ACID DIPPED OR BLASTED. AFTER THE RUST REPAIR WAS DONE A VERY LIGHT COAT OF PRIMER WAS APPLIED. THAT WAS PROBABLY 20-25 YEARS AGO. THE BODY SHOULD BE BLASTED OR DIPPED AGAIN TO GET RID OF SURFACE RUST. THE FLOORS ARE IN VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE BODY IN GENERAL IS NICE. AS YOU CAN SEE BOTH FRONT FENDERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH EXCELLENT FENDERS. THERE IS SOME RUST IN THE DECKLID, ONLY A FEW PINHOLES ON THE OUTSIDE AND A LITTLE MORE ON THE INSIDE, ONLY IN THE VERY BACK OF THE DECK LID. SOME OF THE POTMETAL CHROME IS VERY NICE, SOME IS PITTED. THE CHRYSLER IS ABOUT 99% COMPLETE. I KNOW THE LONG EXTERIOR QUARTER PANEL TRIM ON BOTH SIDES IS MISSING AND ALSO THE CARBURATORS. THE AIRCLEANERS ARE LIKE NEW. THE HUBCAP ON THE DECKLID IS FROM A 1960 NEW YORKER. I CAN PROBABLY HELP FINDING THE PIECES MISSING BUT THAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE AUCTION. THERE WILL PROBABLY BE A PIECE OR TWO MISSING EXCEPT FOR WHAT I HAVE LISTED BUT I DON’T KNOW OF ANYTHING ELSE FOR SURE THAT’S MISSING. THE VIN TAG IS THERE, TRIM TAG IS THERE (AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION) AND THE CHRYSLER COMES WITH A GOOD CANADIAN TITLE. THE ODOMETER SHOWS 76.000 MILES, I HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING IF THAT IS CORRECT OR NOT. THE SPEEDO IS THE CORRECT 150 KMPH SPEEDOMETER. THE CONVERTIBLE TOP FRAME IS VERY NICE AND ALL CONV RELATED PARTS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR AND IN GOOD CONDITION. THE CHRYSLER NEEDS RESTORATION BUT IF YOU ARE GOING TO SPEND MONEY AND TIME RESTORING AN OLDER CAR, THIS ONE IS PROBABLY THE RIGHT ONE! RESTORED 1960 F CONVERTIBLE’S ARE SELLING FOR $150.000-$250.000 AND A 4 SPEED F CONV SOLD LAST FALL FOR $450.000. THE CAR IS AT OUR SHOP IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA. WE CAN HELP ARRANGE SHIPPING TO MOST PLACES IN THE US AND WE CAN ALSO HANDLE EXPORT TO MOST COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD. WE HAVE RESTORED AND EXPORTED CLASSIC CARS FROM ARIZONA ON A FULL TIME BASIS SINCE 1985. WE SHIP CONTAINERS WITH CARS AND PARTS TO SWEDEN SEVERAL TIMES A MONTH SO TRANSPORT TO SCANDINAVIA IS REALLY EASY. PLEASE, ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING!!!!!!! AND PLEASE DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU ARE WILLING AND ABLE TO BUY THE CAR. WE INVITE AND RECOMMEND INSPECTION OF THE CHRYSLER BEFORE BIDDING ON IT. A DEPOSIT OF $2000 IS DUE WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE END OF THE AUCTION AND THE BALANCE IS DUE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE END OF THE AUCTION. WE ACCEPT PAYPAL, WIRE TRANSFERS, CASHIER CHECKS ETC. THE CAR AND TITLE WILL BE RELEASED AFTER THE BANK HAS CLEARED THE PAYMENT. SINCE WE ALREADY HAVE A BUNCH OF CARS TO RESTORE (1957 DESOTO ADVENTURER CONVERTIBLED 1958 DODGE CONVERTIBLE, 1957 NEW YORKER CONVERTIBLE, 1959 DODGE CUSTOM ROYAL LANCER 2DRHT ETC) WE ARE NOT REALLY INTERESTED IN ANY TRADES UNLESS THEY ARE 1959 DODGE CONVERTIBLE OR POSSIBLE AN OTHER GOOD 1957-59 MOPAR CONVERTIBLE.