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1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible
The Chrysler 300 was
heir to the tradition of exclusive , powerful American luxury cruisers
built in limited quantities for a few fortunate souls. By 1960 Chrysler
had dropped the 331 CI Hemi engine in favor of the new 413 "Wedge", and
Virgil Exner's "Forward Looking" design philosophy, which incorporated
the huge fins that sprouted from many Detroit offerings in the fifties,
was at its peak in popularity.
The 1960 300F was
the boldest yet of Exner's designs. Built with Chrysler's new unibody
system, the 300F coupe and convertibles were still low-production
exclusives. The 413 "Wedge Head" V8 rated at 375 HP utilizing the now
famous cross-ram intake system that concentrates power in the mid-rpm
range to produce incredible torque.
This cars
performance set records at Bonneville and Daytona but styling was the
icing on the 300 cake, and the 1960 300 "F" version had it all. This
Alaskan White 300F convertible beautifully showcases the Exner approach.
The grille treatment represents the first appearance of the "crosshair"
design that has returned as a Chrysler styling hallmark, with gold
Chrysler script on the hood and prominent "300" badging that also
appears on the quarter panels. Out back, those long sweeping fins accent
the enormous rear deck with its integrated "Continental" bump. The interior is luxuriously finished in Beige leather with Black dash and carpets. The power front leather bucket seats swivel outward to ease entry and exit, and the raised console extends the full length of the cockpit. The Astra-Dome Instrument group dominates the space-age dash, which also presents controls for air conditioning, radio and the push-button transmission. A beautiful Black convertible top caps the 300F's sleek lines for closed motoring.
One of only 248
convertibles made in 1960
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