1959 Chrysler 300E Convertible

1 of 27 Extant, Award Winning Older Restoration, Fast!

$98,800

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This is one of 140 produced and one of only 27 known extant. This is a blast to drive and looks great. This is one of our favorite cars!

THE ESSENTIALS

This 1959 Chrysler 300E convertible is one of 140 examples produced for the model year and remained under single ownership from 1987 through 2022, with a refurbishment being performed in the early 1990s. The car went on to win various awards and was displayed at the AACA Cavalcade of Fine Motorcars during the 2024 Philadelphia Automobile Show.  Power is provided by a 413ci V8 linked with a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission, and the car is finished in its original Ivory White with a white soft top over beige leather.  According to the 300 experts, there are only 27 known examples remaining in existence.

Equipment includes power steering, power-assisted brakes, 14″ steel wheels with chrome covers, power-adjustable front swivel bucket seats, power windows, an Electro Touch-Tuner AM radio, power antenna and a heater. This 300E is now offered with the owner’s manual, nearly 40 years of service records and history and awards.

The 300 Letter Series received annual styling updates beginning in 1956, and the fourth iteration was designated the 300E. The car was produced in pillarless coupe form as well as a convertible variant such as this example, which was refinished in Ivory White during the 1990s restoration. The Chrysler was repainted again in 2010. Exterior details include a replacement power-operated white Haartz convertible top, quad headlights, a driver-side mirror, a power-telescoping antenna, rear tail fins, and chrome bumpers, window surrounds, and trim.

The 14″ steel wheels feature chrome covers and are mounted with BFGoodrich whitewall tires. The car was factory equipped with power steering, and braking is provided by power-assisted drums at each corner.

The correct reupholstered cockpit features power-adjustable swiveling front bucket seats and a rear bench trimmed in beige leather upholstery along with color-coordinated door panels. Interior amenities include power windows, an Electro Touch-Tuner AM radio, an electric clock, and a heater. All of the instruments work.

The two-spoke steering wheel frames a 150-mph speedometer and gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, oil pressure, and amperage. The five-digit odometer shows 90k miles, which is supported by the history file.

The 413ci Golden Lion V8 was factory equipped with dual four-barrel carburetors and was rated at 380 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque when new. An electric inline fuel pump has been added.  Power is routed to the rear wheels through a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission.  This Chrysler drives beautifully and is very powerful.

We have this 300E priced well.  The Hagerty Value in No. 2 Condition is $155,000.  See the value here: 1959 Chrysler 300E Base | Hagerty Valuation Tools

For more information and details, please call or text Harry Clark at +1.602.245.7200 or email us at sales@classicpromenade.com.  This 300E is available for inspection at our showroom in Phoenix.  We are pleased to coordinate inspections, and we help coordinate shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners if you are interested in financing.

1959 Chrysler 300E Convertible

$98,800

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LOCATION USA
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1959 Chrysler 300E Convertible
1959 Chrysler 300E Convertible

$98,800

VIN M591100635
BODY STYLE Convertible
FUEL Gasoline
MILES 90,006
GEARBOX Automatic
DOORS 2
INT COLOR Beige Leather
EXT COLOR Ivory
YEAR 1958
LOCATION Phoenix, AZ
PRIVATE SALE STATUS
SELLER
VIEWS 239

Chrysler 300E Convertible

The 1958 300D continued with few changes, though an unsuccessful Bendix fuel-injection system was offered briefly, but withdrawn and replaced with dual four-barrel carburetors. Power was up to 380 hp but sales were down to 618 hardtops and 191 convertibles. The iconic Hemi was replaced by the 413-c.i. Wedge engine on the 1959 300E, claiming…
The 1958 300D continued with few changes, though an unsuccessful Bendix fuel-injection system was offered briefly, but withdrawn and replaced with dual four-barrel carburetors. Power was up to 380 hp but sales were down to 618 hardtops and 191 convertibles. The iconic Hemi was replaced by the 413-c.i. Wedge engine on the 1959 300E, claiming the same horsepower. The grille was changed and swivel bucket seats were a new and desirable option. This year saw one of the model’s lowest sales figures, with 550 hardtops and 140 convertibles trading. The 1959 model year also marked the last use for a separate frame on the letter cars. The 300F’s fins grew to even wilder proportions in 1960, starting at the front of the door and terminating with V-shaped taillights and a “bird-bath” faux spare on the trunk. The 413-c.i. Wedge V-8 received cross-ram induction and the highest horsepower motor made 400 ponies. Sales rebounded to 964 hardtops and 248 convertibles and at least 10 cars were fitted with the French Pont-a-Mousson 4-speed. Chrysler 300Fs were timed at a remarkable 145 mph at Daytona. The 300G of 1961 would be the last “big fin” car, and the front was heavily modified to accept angled headlights. Some 3-speed cars were built, and sales climbed again to 1,280 hardtops and 337 convertibles.

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