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1959 Chrysler, 300E 2-dr hardtop sports coupe, V-8

300E SERIES - (8-CYL) - Considered a part of the New Yorker series the big brute continued the tradition of luxurious, high-performance driving pleasure. Minor styling revisions and the use of a wedge-shaped combustion chamber engine were changes. The new engine was said to have performance equal to or slightly better than the hemi engine, which left no doubt as to the car's heritage. A revised grille, on the familiar theme, eliminated the vertical bar look. A 300 insignia was placed on the driver's side of the hood, in line with the headlamps. Swivel bucket seats were available and the red-white-blue medallion was positioned in its usual place. The letter 'E' was added to the medallion to signify the new model as the 300E. This was the last year for separate body and frame design.

300E I.D. NUMBERS: Serial numbers and engine numbers were located as on previous models. All cars were built in Detroit and numbered M591 -100001 and up.

300E SERIES ENGINE
V-8. Cast iron block. Displacement: 413 cubic inches. Bore and stroke: 4.18 x 3.75 inches. Compression ratio: 10.1:1. Brake horsepower: 380 at 5000 R.P.M. Five main bearings. Hydraulic valve lifters. Carburetors: Two (2) Carter four-barrels Type AFB Model 2798S.

CHASSIS FEATURES: Wheelbase: (Windsor) 122 inches; (Saratoga) 126 inches; (New Yorker) 126 inches; (300E) 126 inches. Overall length: (Windsor) 216.6 inches; (Saratoga) 220.6 inches; (New Yorker) 220.9 inches; (300E) 220.9 inches. Front tread: (Windsor) 60.9 inches; (Saratoga) 60.9 inches; (New Yorker) 61.2 inches; (300E) 61.2 inches. Rear tread: (Windsor) 59.8 inches; (Saratoga) 59.8 inches; (New Yorker) 60.0 inches; (300E) 60.0 inches. Tires: (Windsor) 8.00 x 14; (Saratoga) 8.50 x 14; (New Yorker) 9.00 x 14; (300E) 9.00 x 14.

CONVENIENCE OPTIONS: Power steering (Windsor). Torqueflite (Windsor). Power brakes (Windsor). Power windows. Power seat. Swivel seats. Air-Temp air-conditioning. Custom super soft cushion rayon tires. White sidewall tires. Nylon and Coaptive Air tires. Stainless steel wheel covers on Windsor (standard on Windsor Town & Country). Remote control mirror. Radios. Antennas (including power antenna). Two-tone finish. Solex glass. Heater. Rear window defroster. Auto-Pilot. Windshield washer. Undercoating. Non-slip differential. Hand brake warning lights. Backup light (Windsor). Sill moldings (Windsor).