1956 300 B Stunning!!

[Zymurgy]

I saw this absolute beauty at Nats today. It was so stunning it deserves it's own thread. This gentleman was from the Cleveland area and spent 2 years to restore. The car was complete from Oregon, he had a donor for sheet metal and had many detail items: lens, interior, and chrome from a 14,000 mile car which received received massive front end damage. and was in storage for parts for 40 years. The interior is nearly all from this car and it is un-restored original amazing condition.

 

[Zymurgy]

 

[Lefty71]

Saw it two weeks ago at Norwalk. Absolutely a gold mine of a car. Thx for sharing.

 

[saforwardlook]

A real labor of love. Thanks for sharing.

How do the Nats compare these days to Carlisle in terms of attendance and parts swap meet?

 

[Zymurgy]

A real labor of love. Thanks for sharing.

How do the Nats compare these days to Carlisle in terms of attendance and parts swap meet?

No comparison Carlisle is a totally different level, but for what it is still enjoyable. I don't really know how many cars there are but I was 1,550 near the end of presale maybe 2,000. Dave might chime in since he was at both this year.

 

[live4theking]

A beauty of a car.

 

[Duncan]

What a beautiful car!

 

[mrfury68]

What a stunning example of an early 300. I love it.

 

[78Brougham]

No AC... fail

 

[Don Stolfi]

Spectacular!

 

[Zymurgy]

I did a little research and found the orginal ad for the car. Which makes this restoration even more impressive. Why Are The Good Ones Always So Needy: 1956 Chrysler 300B

A few pictures from the ad if you scroll down to the comments there are a few picture from the current owner.

 

[1978 NYB]

Impressive car and build!

 

[78Brougham]

Does anyone know if that clock stays stationary or does it turn with the wheel. That had to be a very rare option. Very cool!

 

[Zymurgy]

Does anyone know if that clock stays stationary or does it turn with the wheel. That had to be a very rare option. Very cool!

It stays stationary but it it is an automatic mechanical clock, so the turning of the wheel winds the clock. It is an 8 day 15 jewel Swiss clock. Here is a nice write up. I am clock nut, especially mechanical, so I love this stuff.

Automotive Oddities

 

[Newport 66]

Just stunning!! Rolling artwork!!