This 1959 Chrysler 300E convertible is one of 140 examples produced for the model year and remained under single ownership from 1987 through 2022, with a refurbishment being performed in the early 1990s. The car went on to win various awards and was displayed at the AACA Cavalcade of Fine Motorcars during the 2024 Philadelphia Automobile Show. Power is provided by a 413ci V8 linked with a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission, and the car is finished in its original Ivory White with a white soft top over beige leather. According to the 300 experts, there are only 27 known examples remaining in existence.
Equipment includes power steering, power-assisted brakes, 14 steel wheels with chrome covers, power-adjustable front swivel bucket seats, power windows, an Electro Touch-Tuner AM radio, power antenna and a heater. This 300E is now offered with the owners manual, nearly 40 years of service records and history and awards.
The 300 Letter Series received annual styling updates beginning in 1956, and the fourth iteration was designated the 300E. The car was produced in pillarless coupe form as well as a convertible variant such as this example, which was refinished in Ivory White during the 1990s restoration. The Chrysler was repainted again in 2010. Exterior details include a replacement power-operated white Haartz convertible top, quad headlights, a driver-side mirror, a power-telescoping antenna, rear tail fins, and chrome bumpers, window surrounds, and trim.
The 14 steel wheels feature chrome covers and are mounted with BFGoodrich whitewall tires. The car was factory equipped with power steering, and braking is provided by power-assisted drums at each corner.
The correct reupholstered cockpit features power-adjustable swiveling front bucket seats and a rear bench trimmed in beige leather upholstery along with color-coordinated door panels. Interior amenities include power windows, an Electro Touch-Tuner AM radio, an electric clock, and a heater. All of the instruments work.
The two-spoke steering wheel frames a 150-mph speedometer and gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, oil pressure, and amperage. The five-digit odometer shows 90k miles, which is supported by the history file.
The 413ci Golden Lion V8 was factory equipped with dual four-barrel carburetors and was rated at 380 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque when new. An electric inline fuel pump has been added. Power is routed to the rear wheels through a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. This Chrysler drives beautifully and is very powerful.
We have this 300E priced well. The Hagerty Value in No. 2 Condition is $155,000. See the value here: 1959 Chrysler 300E Base | Hagerty Valuation Tools
For more information and details, please call or text Harry Clark at 1.602.245.7200 or email us at sales@classicpromenade.com. This 300E is available for inspection at our showroom in Phoenix. We are pleased to coordinate inspections, and we help coordinate shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners if you are interested in financing.
