1956 Chrysler 300B
- Engine
- 354 cu in (5.8L) Hemi V8, dual four-barrel carburetors, high-compression, 355 bhp
- Colour
- Red with tan interior
The 1956 Chrysler 300B is part of the celebrated 'Letter Car' series that helped define the American muscle car. Fitted with the top-specification 354 cu in FirePower Hemi V-8 producing 355 bhp via dual four-barrel carburettors and high-compression ratio, it is paired with a Powerflite two-speed automatic transmission. A body-off restoration completed in 2012 by Canadian Mopar specialists Investment Vehicle Restorations earned multiple awards at the 2014 ISCA World of Wheels show in Calgary.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$145,600
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownInvestment Vehicle Restorationspartial documentation
Mopar restoration specialist based in Granum, Alberta; undertook a full body-off restoration in 2012. Receipts totaling over $228,000 in restoration expenditure are included with the vehicle.
Competition
- 1955NASCAR1955 NASCAR ChampionshipDriver: Tim FlockChampionship title — 18 wins
The C-300 dominated the season, with Flock securing the title; the model's dominance prompted accusations of foul play from rivals, though no wrongdoing was found.
- 2014International Show Car Association2014 World of WheelsBest Restored, Outstanding Engine Restored, and Outstanding Paint awards
Show held in Calgary, Alberta; awards recognized the quality of the 2012 body-off restoration performed by Investment Vehicle Restorations.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2012RestorationInvestment Vehicle Restorations
Full body-off restoration encompassing the entire vehicle. Work included fabrication and fitting of a custom aluminium dual exhaust system using new-old-stock Mopar Sono G-X mufflers with stainless clamps and chrome tips, installation of an electric fuel pump and new wiring harness, cleaning and sealing of the fuel tank, and refurbishment of the factory radio with solid-state components, a period-correct Mopar speaker, and a power antenna. Wire wheels with correct spinners were fitted and the trunk was retrimmed with period-correct carpeted panels.
Workshop located in Granum, Alberta, Canada; described as Mopar specialists. Documentation includes receipts totalling over $228,000 USD for the restoration work.
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