Golden Opportunity: 1967 Chrysler 300 Convertible
Remember the lettered Chryslers? It started with the 300B in 1956 (after the C-300 in 1955) and got all the way to “L” in 1965 when Chrysler ran out of letters. Perhaps someone at Chrysler thought people might think the “L” stood for long and then they might think the “M” would stand for medium. This 300 could only be considered a medium size if compared to a Greyhound bus. At 18 feet long, this huge droptop might be longer than your fishing boat. It weighs over two tons but when new it could get you from 0 to 60 mph in less than 7 seconds and down the quarter mile in less than 16. That’s pretty fast for 1967. It’s listed on eBay in North Fort Myers, Florida with an unmet opening bid of $9750 and there is no reserve. That’s about the $7,000 below the average retail sales price and only a couple thousand dollars above low retail price according to NADA. This big droptop is a real survivor and said to have even the original paint. It has a few bumps and scrapes but it looks nice overall. The buyer checked almost every box except for an anchor when he ordered Chrysler. It was sitting for years. The seller offers no information on how long it was sitting or any history of the car.
The driver’s seat is going to need a little help, but the upholstery looks useable the way it is.
Here it is, the 375 HP 440 V8. The seller says it could use a tuneup but it apparently runs alright. Many convertibles in the 1960s did not come with AC but this one certainly did. That is a huge AC compressor, is it not?
As always, who knows what you’d find if you inspected this in person. The flipper has good feedback so it’s likely to be pretty nice, certainly better than his command of the English language. It is said to originally be a California car, so perhaps there is not much rust. It’s going to need a new top and some upholstery repair as well as a little mechanical work but this droptop looks like it’s ready for summer fun. I would do any necessary mechanical repair and drive it just like it is. Eventually, I’d get the top redone. Is there anything more you would do?
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Comments
The only way this car would look better is if it had the hidden headlights that came with the ’68 models.
Or the dash if the 1965 model.
My grandparents had a ’66 Chrysler 300 that had the same dash as the 65. Completely agree. I just loved all the chrome and curves in that car. Grandpa was an auto mechanic so there was always a fleet if cars around. Grandma said in later years that was the one car they had that she missed.
Looks like this example has earned some ‘Darlington Stripes’ on the passenger side. Otherwise, it’s a pretty nice basis for a restoration.
A girlfriend of mine had a ’67 New Yorker with the 375 HP 440 back in the late 1970s – it was surprisingly quick for a fully-loaded tank. Fuel economy was no match for the Puch Maxi Sport moped I bought her, however…
Biggest BF value I’ve seen here for a long long time. Different, cool, complete, equipped, ………..the taillights alone are worth the price of admission. Yeah, couple of bipps in the body work but with that you’ll drive it daily and without worry. Never loose a dime on this one, and you could tow anything.
I love this thing.To me,it’s well worth this kind of the money,get it dependable,and drive as is.You’d have to pop for a top,but you’d be upside down in a hurry trying to restore this thing. Seller says the top works;would like to have seen pictures of the top frame in position,any position.OK,they’re pretty ugly with torn canvass hanging all over,but this is a pretty important part of this car.Could only 37K miles damage the drivers seat,counsel like that,or what could,the pedals look fine? Maybe something stored on them?
If I hadn’t bought my MIL’s Hyundai Santa Fe, I’d have been all over this one!
This car checks all the boxes for me. The only thing I found wrong with the
ad was that the seller did not show a picture of the car with the top up.
when I look at s ragtop, I’d like to see the condition of the top so that I could
determine whether it is servicable or would need to be replaced. I think that
this one would look great with a white top over those acres of gold paint.
Better get some cloth seat covers for those black leather seats too. Burnt
my ass too many times on seats like those as a young man. Man, I could
just see my SIL driving me around in this thing! Definately a great cruiser,
or in my case, a daily driver. Not that far away from me either. Dream time
over! Back to work.
Seller says in e-Bay ad top needs replaced. ” Top mech. is fine up and down but canvas requires replacement.”
I’m a sucker for these old 60’s land yachts. This is a beauty, the tail lights are killer, the front end is gorgeous, the 18′ sculpted sides tie it all together. The stance is perfect, the power required to move this old beauty was incredible for the day. One can only imagine how soft and sweet the ride was, sitting in that (once) luxurious interior.
Buy this work of art, get it safe to drive and gradually (as precious funds permit) bring it back to all its glory.
A wonderful testament to a time gone by. We shall never see their like again.
Just checked my bank account and showed this to my wife.
I gotta pass.
Looks to be a good deal for Mopar lovers. Love that 440 TNT motor. IMO that was the most reliable motor made by Chrysler.
This is perfect example of the 60’s land yacht and even comes with a/c for a convertible.
Perfect for parades or cruising! Back in the days of 30 cent gas, Super Shell, Sunoco 260, the Beach Boys, Steppenwolf and all the other greats, this was a real sign of elegance. Great car to relive those days.
My dear old dad had one of this vintage – 4 door sedan. Traded for an AMC Sportabout in 74 when the gas crisis hit. My earliest car memories were in that big Chrysler – probably cemented a soft spot for all things Mopar!
1967 Chrysler 300, 2 Dr. Fully loaded. Factory Rep. Car. White, white vinyl top red leather interior. Gender skirts and red pinstriping. 440 auto,ac,pw everything. Reverb back speaker, cruise control reclining passenger seat. It’s the one that got away, my first car. Bought it for $895. In 1975. Wish I still had it.
There actually was a 300M from 1999 to 2004.
Power windows, air conditioning, and the strong motor too.
I like a car with goodies on it that elevate it above the ‘base’.