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1955 Chrysler C-300

VIN: 3N551198

Original color: Platinum Code 30, now non-spec. white.

Owners: Rich & Ruthanne Barber, Brentwood, CA

1955 Chrysler, C-300 2-dr hardtop sport coupe, V-8

300 SERIES I.D. NUMBERS: Serial numbers and motor numbers were in the same locations as on previous models only the former useable for identification. Detroit built cars numbered 3N55-1001 to 3N55-2724. Motor numbers ranged from 3NE55-1001 and up.

NOTE 1: Code numbers to provide positive identification of body type were not provided.

CHRYSLER 300 SERIES ENGINE
V-8. Overhead valves with hemispherical segment combustion chambers. Cast iron block. Displacement: 331.1 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 3.81 x 3.63 inches. Brake horsepower: 300 at 5200 R.P.M. Compression ratio: 8.5:1. Solid lifters with full-race camshaft. Two four-barrel carburetors.

CHASSIS FEATURES: Wheelbase: (All) 126 inches. Overall length: (Windsor DeLuxe) 218.6 inches; (All other models) 218.8 inches. Tires: (Windsor) 7.60 x 15; (New Yorker) 8.00 x 15; (New Yorker and Town & Country with wire wheels) 8.20 x 15. Six-volt positive ground electrical system.

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS: Powerflite transmission on Windsor DeLuxe. Power steering. White sidewall tires. Chrome wire wheels. Air Temp air-conditioning. Power brakes. Radio. Heater. Solex glass. Fog lights. Spot lamps. Rear seat radio speaker. Windshield washers. Outside rear view mirror. Two-tone paint. Highlander trim. Power windows. Power front seat.