The original Chrysler C-300 Coupe of 1955 and the “Letter Cars” that followed decisively established Chrysler as a performance leader, and today they continue to epitomize the American high performance grand touring car concept.

For 1960, the 413 featured a tuned “cross-ram” induction system, mounting a pair of four-barrel carburetors on a unique intake manifold with 30-inch runners. In addition; a hotter camshaft, a low-restriction exhaust system and lighter unit-body construction for 1960, the refined 300F continued to provide the performance that buyers had come to expect. In fact, at Daytona, a 300F beat the Flying Mile record set by the 300B in 1956 with a speed of 144.92-mph, while Andy Granatelli reached 189.99-mph at Bonneville with a supercharged 300F, which culminated in a Hot Rod magazine cover chronicling his exploits.

Style was always an important part of Chrysler’s luxury model image and the 300F did not disappoint, including all of the standard amenities of the New Yorker, as well as swiveling seats and nylon tires with white sidewalls. Its luxurious interior was underlined by four individual seats divided by a console running the length of the passenger cabin, while the amazing dashboard featured a three-dimensional “Astra-Dome” design with electroluminescent lighting – an industry first. The console also has a factory tachometer adding to the performance allure.

This 1960 Chrysler 300F is one of only 248 convertibles built that year, of which it is believed as few as 80 remain in existence. Finished in Formal Black with an attractive red interior, this 300F has gleaming brightwork, beautiful Kelsey-Hayes chromed wire wheels, whitewall tires and a signature factory trunklid that has a faux spare tire outline that has the feel of a Continental-type presentation. In addition, this well-equipped example includes a pushbutton-operated TorqueFlite automatic transmission, power-operated top, a heater, tinted glass and a Golden Touch AM radio, as well as power windows and a power front seat.

Both the exterior and interior present well. The car does exhibit a few signs of use and some nice patina in the interior with some mild paint blemishes on the exterior. This car is accompanied by a Fiat Chrysler Automobiles heritage certificate, which denotes that this 300F convertible originally was color code WW1 (Alaskan White) with a white soft-top and Tan leather interior. The car originated from the Earle C. Anthony dealership in San Francisco according to this same document. The engine bay, including the impressive 413 cubic inch V-8 engine is highly detailed, and at the rear, the paneled trunk area is likewise well detailed, with a mounted whitewall spare in place with a lug wrench. Overall, this Chrysler 300F Convertible is a strong running example that is well suited for an enthusiast looking for a rare car that can be driven and enjoyed.

This model was considered to be “red hot and rambunctious” when offered new and thought of as “an engineering masterwork…one you’ll seldom discover in the world of high performance automobiles.” It represented Chrysler’s most-prized engineering specimen at that point in time. It was rare to own one when new and was considered as exclusive and exciting – ready for action. The majority of motorists could only dream of such a car. Then as now; you can step up and be part of the motoring minority that drives such a legendary car.