Dan Cluley Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 In the Summer of 2002 I was looking for a cheap beater as a backup for my aging minivan. A nearly 40 year old full size convertible was not on the list of ideal candidates, but on a sunny Saturday afternoon, taking it for a test drive did seem like a fun idea. As often happens, this objectively terrible idea started to seem reasonable, and Monday Morning, July 15 2002, I bought a 1965 Chrysler 300 covertible. It ran, it drove, and it cost $1000, so yes, it was exactly as rough as you imagine. My lunch break that afternoon included a visit to Radio Shack for some wire and switch to temporarily get the tail lights & brake lights working, the first of a series of repairs that has gone on pretty much continuously for 20 years now. It is still a bit of a rusty mess, but the interior is a lot nicer, it’s hopefully getting a 2nd new top this year, and I’ve driven it something over 80,000 miles, so perhaps not such a terrible idea after all. July 13 2002 July 19, 2020 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAKerry Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Great looking car. I dare say, it doesnt look any worse for the wear 20 yrs on. Maybe a bit more rust but certainly has not 'rusted away'. I like that you kept it as is. You def. got your moneys worth out of that one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63RedBrier Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 80,000 miles for $1,000! Can't beat that... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 "Hop in my Chrysler, it's as big as a whale and it's about to set sail! I got me a car that seats about 20 so come on! And bring your jukebox money!" Complete with 65 Chrysler... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Would you like to get your $1,000 back so you will not have to put a top on it ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 (edited) I had to lust after this one for over thirty years before I could finally swing the deal. 65 300 coupe, 383 4 speed with only 30K on the clock. That number is getting bigger though. A great road car. Edited July 15, 2022 by JACK M (see edit history) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 42 minutes ago, JACK M said: I had to lust after this one for over thirty years before I could finally swing the deal. 65 300 coupe, 383 4 speed with only 30K on the clock. That number is getting bigger though. A great road car. 😻😍🥰 Lord, I am in heat...🥵 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivguy Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 This is the kind of car ownership story that I love to read! Car looks good and I'm glad that you're enjoying it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Cluley Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 9 hours ago, 28 Chrysler said: Would you like to get your $1,000 back so you will not have to put a top on it ? Ooh, tempting offer, but I already bought the top kit. Also there's the 8 or 9 thousand that I've spent along the way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Cluley Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 7 hours ago, JACK M said: I had to lust after this one for over thirty years before I could finally swing the deal. 65 300 coupe, 383 4 speed with only 30K on the clock. That number is getting bigger though. A great road car. Very nice! It's fascinating the way they could be optioned. Somebody spent $600 for the 4 speed & AC, but wouldn't spend another 20 for a clock? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 When you're in a car like that who cares what time it is? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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