1955 Chrysler C-300
- Engine
- 331.1 cu. in. OHV Hemi V8 with dual four-barrel carburetors, 300 bhp
- Colour
- Tango Red
The 1955 Chrysler C-300 — often called 'the banker's hot rod' — was among the most powerful American production cars of its era, fitted with a 331-cubic-inch Hemi V-8 producing 300 bhp via dual four-barrel carburetors, full-race camshaft, and solid valve lifters. One of only 1,725 built, and roughly 10 percent believed to survive, this example underwent a four-year, $90,000-plus restoration and has since earned the Amelia Award at the 2009 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance and 2008 AACA Senior Grand National honours.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$126,500
- Date unknownRenowned collector with multiple concours victoriespartial documentation
Current consignor commissioned a full engine rebuild with roller tappets and has achieved multiple concours awards with the car. Restoration reportedly cost over $90,000 in parts and materials over four years.
Competition
- 1955NASCARDaytona Beach Flying MileDriver: Tim Flock127.58 mph two-way average, fastest in field
Speed exceeded the next closest rival by over 7 mph; event was part of the broader NASCAR season in which Flock also secured the Grand National title.
- 1955NASCAR Grand NationalNASCAR Grand National ChampionshipDriver: Tim FlockChampionship winner
Flock clinched the season title driving a C-300, separate from the Daytona speed record run.
- 2008AACA2008 AACA Senior Grand NationalSenior Grand National honors
- 20092009 Amelia Island Concours d'EleganceAmelia Award winner
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Comprehensive four-year restoration costing over $90,000 in parts and materials; car refinished in Tango Red with a tan leather interior.
Duration of four years stated; total spend figure cited covers parts and materials only, not labour.
- —Engine rebuild
Full engine rebuild carried out for the current owner, incorporating roller tappets in place of the original solid lifters.
Described as a more recent episode, separate from and subsequent to the main restoration.
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