Xander Wildeisen Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I do not know anything about this auction company. Just an ad that is in the local paper listing items for online bidding. Thought I would pass it along because it is a hard car to find. http://rodfivecoatauctions.hibid.com/lot/33325311/1958-chrysler-300d/?ref=lot-list 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Nice. That would be one beautiful car once restored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Very impressed by the amount of photos posted.. Kudos to the one who listed it. Not a fan of those but I can see why folks like them. Very unique to say the least and looks to be really complete. Fun project for someone.. Thanks for posting it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 10 hours ago, 30DodgePanel said: Very impressed by the amount of photos posted.. Kudos to the one who listed it. I agree! Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Zena Creek Ranch appears to be somewhere around Yellow Pine, Idaho. About 1/3 of the way from Boise to Helena. Interesting to me that the typewriter shows a three speed transmission but must be before the park lever was added. Also thought the letter cars had buckets but guess that is incorrect also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) At that time, there was no "Park" button or lever on Chrysler Corporation's push-button transmissions. The "Park" lever came later, I think in the early 1960's. A good parking brake was supposed to suffice, and on my 1961 Imperial, that parking brake operates off the transmission. Chrsyler fans will surely appreciate your find, Xander, and thanks for alerting us. Those 300 models, I think, are more often seen than their low production numbers would indicate, because they are the prized top of the line. Try to find something like a nice Windsor sedan or a Saratoga 2-door hardtop: Those once-common models are much scarcer than 300's today, and also deserve to be restored for history's sake. Edited August 1, 2017 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James-Wahl Motors Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 This really is a find, as this VIN is not on the the last published 300 Club roster. The club shows 195 of the 618 two-door hardtops produced are accounted for, with 17 of those junked. (191 convertibles were built, too.) Lettercars did not get bucket seats until 1960, and no Park in the trans until 1963. Norm Thatcher ran 156.387 mph for class win at Bonneville in one of these in 1958, albeit with a modified engine. That car survives. Herbert Magee ran a stock 300-D with a manual trans 141.066 on Daytona Beach. Brewster Shaw set the Class 7 Standing Mile record with the same car at 87.485 mph. That car survives, too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 Hope the post helps someone find a nice project. If it was sold in Caldwell Idaho, and has stayed in this area. It should be a solid car. I have projects waiting, and do not need another. The Chrysler letter cars are great examples of American styling and engineering, 1956 being my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Well atleast with being an Idaho car the potmetal looks to be in really good shape with really no pitting so rechroming won't cost quite as much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Here is one already to go. Probably cheaper than the restore costs for that one. https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/57-chrysler-300c/6171848169.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 For 59,000 they should atleast find a horn button for it. That's a $100 item tops for atleast just a Chrysler cap if the 300 is different. Makes you always wonder what else is wrong. I do agree though, you will have over 59,000 in that one to get it to the state this one appears to be in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Restoration costs would depend on how much work a person could do themselves. An Idaho car should have very nice dash pieces/chrome/pot metal. The steering wheel will be toast. The rust you see on the surface of the trunk and roof, would be from the sun cooking the paint and snow sitting on it. Bought right, freshen up motor/transmission, get on the road for a summer. Live large driving a 300, and pass it on. Some long week ends, and sweet, could get that car on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Looks mechanically dead to me from the amount of crust and accumulated dirt on the motor. Might take more than a few weekends to get her running. Especially if you can't devote a serious 20 hour weekend at a time. Did they say if the engine is free or seized? Brakes / Booster, Tires, Fuel System. Didn't I just go through all that with another vehicle That one was actually already running and driving. I wonder how the floors are as well. That carpet almost looks moldy like water sat in it and Chryslers are known for floor rot with the undercoating stuff they used as a sound deadener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 With out looking at the car, a person would not know what they are up against. Idaho is a great State for finding nice solid cars. Sellers says 7x,xxx original miles, Motor should fire. Transmission would have an issue. Brakes and fuel system would need to be gone through. No different then any old car. If a person can do the work themselves, a lot of money would be saved. Looking over the costs you had on the Hudson truck auburnseeker, that bill would have been large if you did not do the work yourself. Chrysler's can be very expensive cars to restore, and Hemi engines are not cheep to go through. With cars like Hudson's not having a high finished value, I learned pretty quick how to do all of the work. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 It's a money pit....................Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 Do not sugar coat it Bhigdog, let us know what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pribill Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) It would be an nice concept!! too sad that i can't drive right now because of my health issues. gotta search for hgh pharmacy instead because of them... i miss driving so so much... i know what's the first thing i'm gonna do as soon as i'm gonna be able ! Edited August 26, 2017 by Pribill (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 10 hours ago, Xander Wildeisen said: Do not sugar coat it Bhigdog, let us know what you think. Not saying it shouldn't be saved. Just saying it is what it is. Lord knows I've financed my share of money pits. I'm just saying.................Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Unmolested and benevolently neglected. I looked for the dash mounted rear view mirror. That is my first memory of those cars. Looking to the rear looked like driving in a tunnel. Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) On 03/08/2017 at 8:25 AM, 60FlatTop said: I looked for the dash mounted rear view mirror. That is my first memory of those cars. Looking to the rear looked like driving in a tunnel. Bernie I had a neighbor who owned a '61 Plymouth that also had the dashboard mounted r/v mirror. He didn't care for it at all. He was not a very tall person, maybe 5'1" and found it difficult to see what was closely behind the car. Craig Edited August 10, 2017 by 8E45E (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalowed Bill Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Being rather tall I really liked the dash mounted mirror. You could see over the mirror without an annoying blind spot. A tall person's eyes are often right on the same level as the high mounted mirror. I really doubt that a short person would enjoy a dash mounted mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 $6300 and climbing. These are one of the cars that guys will spend stupid money on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xander Wildeisen Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 What is stupid money on one of these? A lot of 30's coupes bring 6,500-10,000 that need restoration. If a person was wanting a 58 300 project. And if this car was a complete solid example. What would be a fair market price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 57 minutes ago, Xander Wildeisen said: What would be a fair market price? Whatever a buyer will pay for it. To a very wealthy person who just has to have it because he proposed to his wife in one just like it and he wants to have it restored for Christmas.......What ever it takes. To a person of limited means who would like to have it restored and at least break even on it.......Zero value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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