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In 1955, the first Chrysler 300 (C-300) was offered. It had Exner's distinctive styling and the 331 Hemi. It was the first modern American production engine with that kind of horsepower capability. It also had extra firm suspension, which made it lower and gave it the ability to corner far better than most cars. Due to its luxurious, leather interior the C-300 was the true "gentleman's fast car." In fact, the 300s were so fast they dominated NASCAR in 1955 and 1956, winning the overall championship both years. In 1959, Chrysler replaced the 392 Hemi engine with a 413 cu. in. wedge head design. Then, in 1960, Chrysler equipped the wedge style engine with a unique and exotic cross ram induction system. During 1960, Chrysler created one of the most valuable of all post-war collectible cars, the 300F "Specials." It is estimated that they made nine or ten of the 300F "Specials" with a 400HP engine, and only four exist today; two of the original beach racers and two cars built after Daytona. Chrysler's sole goal with these particular 1960 300F "Specials" with a 400HP engine was to create an automobile to win at NASCAR's Flying Mile events. They put in a 4 speed French Pont-a-Mousson transmission and changed the cross rams internally to achieve 15" of ram instead of 30" allowing them to achieve more top end horsepower. The compression ratio was raised to 10:1, from 9.25:1 and the special low back pressure headers were cast. The rear axle was changed to 2.93 from 3.31 and Perfect Circle provided new low tension piston rings. A high lift cam and solid lifters were installed. Finally, Goodyear provided special new, low power absorbing Blue Streak tires.
When these automobiles debuted, Motor Life described them as being "built solely for the Nascar Flying Mile trials at Daytona Beach, Florida, in February of this year, the seven screaming Chryslers were shipped down to that southern seaside for the express purpose of smashing any and all existing American production car records for the treacherous sand course. And smash them they did." The 300F "Specials" took the first seven positions in the Daytona Flying Mile. Six of the seven, the seventh being an engineering prototype, shattered the speed record of 139.549 mph, that was held by the 300B of Warren Koechiling since 1956. In fact, NASCAR founder Bill France was the flag man on the beach that day. He knew something very historic was about to take place and he was right. It was one of the most comprehensive wins by a single marque in the history or recorded motorsports.
The particular 1960 300F "Special" that will be offered at Russo and Steele's 10th Anniversary Scottsdale auction is NASCAR's all time "Flying Mile" record holder [class 7] with the speed of 144.927 mph; driven by Daytona Superstar Gregg Ziegler. This 11,000 mile survivor is the only unrestored, 4 speed model in existence today. Along with its record breaking achievements and its documentation, this 300F "Special" will be sold with the winning set of tires specially designed by Gregg Ziegler and Goodyear (only set in the world) and the original battery installed by the manufacturer. This piece of the Chrysler 300 letter cars is an interesting and valuable marque. Not only is this "Beautiful Brute" a significant piece of Nascar and Daytona racing history, but it is the biggest and most historic Chrysler 300 and Fin Car that will ever cross the auction block. This is a once in a lifetime, Smithsonian grade automobile!
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When these automobiles debuted, Motor Life described them as being "built solely for the Nascar Flying Mile trials at Daytona Beach, Florida, in February of this year, the seven screaming Chryslers were shipped down to that southern seaside for the express purpose of smashing any and all existing American production car records for the treacherous sand course. And smash them they did." The 300F "Specials" took the first seven positions in the Daytona Flying Mile. Six of the seven, the seventh being an engineering prototype, shattered the speed record of 139.549 mph, that was held by the 300B of Warren Koechiling since 1956. In fact, NASCAR founder Bill France was the flag man on the beach that day. He knew something very historic was about to take place and he was right. It was one of the most comprehensive wins by a single marque in the history or recorded motorsports.
The particular 1960 300F "Special" that will be offered at Russo and Steele's 10th Anniversary Scottsdale auction is NASCAR's all time "Flying Mile" record holder [class 7] with the speed of 144.927 mph; driven by Daytona Superstar Gregg Ziegler. This 11,000 mile survivor is the only unrestored, 4 speed model in existence today. Along with its record breaking achievements and its documentation, this 300F "Special" will be sold with the winning set of tires specially designed by Gregg Ziegler and Goodyear (only set in the world) and the original battery installed by the manufacturer. This piece of the Chrysler 300 letter cars is an interesting and valuable marque. Not only is this "Beautiful Brute" a significant piece of Nascar and Daytona racing history, but it is the biggest and most historic Chrysler 300 and Fin Car that will ever cross the auction block. This is a once in a lifetime, Smithsonian grade automobile!
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