1961 Chrysler 300G Convertible

8413197153roadUnited States

Engine: 6.8L (413 cu in) wedge OHV V8, 375 bhp, dual cross-ram intake
Colour: Mardi Gras Red

The 1961 Chrysler 300G convertible is the seventh instalment of Chrysler's celebrated Letter Car series and represents the final flowering of Virgil Exner's Forward Look styling. One of only 337 convertibles produced that year — with roughly 124 thought to survive — this example is finished in Mardi Gras Red over white leather and features the 413 cu. in. wedge V-8 with dual cross-ram induction. It received a no-expense-spared cosmetic restoration during its time in a prominent Florida collection and has since undergone a comprehensive mechanical service.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$121,000
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Prominent Florida collection
partial documentation
The vehicle underwent an extensive cosmetic restoration during this owner's tenure, described as a thorough effort without financial constraint.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Current vendor
partial documentation
Owner commissioned a comprehensive mechanical service after acquiring the car, bringing its mechanical condition in line with its restored appearance.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

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Restoration
A thorough cosmetic restoration was carried out to an exacting standard, encompassing exterior paintwork in Mardi Gras Red, a white leather interior retrimmed in the original style, additional engine-bay chrome detailing, and a matching tan canvas hood with boot.
Completed while the car was part of a prominent Florida collection; characterised as a cost-no-object effort.
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Service
A comprehensive mechanical service was recently completed at the current owner's instruction, returning the car to strong running and driving condition.
Commissioned by the present owner after the cosmetic restoration had already been completed.

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