1961 Chrysler 300-G Convertible
- Engine
- 6.8L (413ci) OHV V8, dual four-barrel carburetors with cross-ram induction, 375 bhp at 5,000 rpm
- Colour
- White
A 1961 Chrysler 300-G Convertible, one of only 337 produced, representing the final pure expression of Virgil Exner's 'Forward Look' styling in the Letter Series lineage. Powered by a 413ci Golden Lion V8 with Cross-Ram dual four-barrel induction producing 375bhp, it was among the most expensive and capable American cars of its era. Offered from the John White Ramshead Collection, the car has been recently restored with a full repaint, new convertible top, and retrimmed interior.
Ownership
- 2023-01-27Auction saleSold US$110,000
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownJohn White Ramshead Collectionpartial documentation
The car was held in this collection and underwent a recent restoration by an in-house technician, with interior retrimming carried out by a specialist in Montana. Restoration receipts are included in the history file.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationRamshead Collection in-house technician; interior by Gary Goers
Full restoration completed by the Ramshead Collection's in-house technician, including a white exterior repaint, fitting of a new matching white convertible hood, and complete interior retrim in tan leather by specialist Gary Goers of Kalispell, Montana. Period-correct whitewall tyres and colour-coded stainless hubcaps were also fitted.
Receipts documenting the restoration work are included in the vehicle's history file.
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