Hugh's 64 300K

[Greg B.]

Wow short runners that's like a holy grail piece. No wonder it revs past 5000.

One of these is Hemmings Find of the Day today.

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2014/03/03/hemmings-find-of-the-day-1964-chrysler-300-k/#comments

 

[commando1]

Interesting!!
That was on eBay 2 weeks ago.
I didn't go public with it but I seriously pursued it.

In hindsight, things worked out way better. Funny how life works out sometimes...

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[polara71]

That is pretty.....:love9:

 

[Hugh]

Hello Commando and the rest of you nuts.... I bought the ebay-listed one that was mentioned, after being the (unsuccessful) high bidder on that auction. Called the guy and got the deal done for... somewhat more than the final bid. I expect it to arrive next week or so from CA (i live in IN). It will join my 50k-mi. '66 New Yorker (440, buckets, etc.) in the garage. I replaced a '69 ALFA GT1750, intending to find some euro coupe but the red mist decended upon me when the K came up for auction. I will have pictures and more when it gets here. The last of Exner and the first of Engle at Chrysler makes for a nice mix. Cheers-

 

[kenbiello]

hugh,

congrats on the new addition!

 

[detmatt]

Welcome to the site from the Motor City, Hugh! You should head over to the welcome wagon and introduce yourself and stick around. Your new car is gorgeous and I'd like to see that '66.

 

[commando1]

Hello Commando and the rest of you nuts.... I bought the ebay-listed one that was mentioned, after being the (unsuccessful) high bidder on that auction.

So you were legit and not a shill - LOL!!
Congratulations and welcome to FCBO.

 

[Hugh]

Welcome to the site from the Motor City, Hugh! You should head over to the welcome wagon and introduce yourself and stick around. Your new car is gorgeous and I'd like to see that '66.

Sorry to highjack the thread, but here is my '66. Original interior, one repaint in a slightly more metallic take on the original color-

 

[detmatt]

sorry to highjack the thread, but here is my '66. Original interior, one repaint in a slightly more metallic take on the original color-View attachment 25920View attachment 25921View attachment 25922

dahroooool!!!!!

 

[Ripinator]

dahroooool!!!!!

Really nice looking car ! You just can't beat the look you get with those Magnum 500 wheels.

 

[kenbiello]

hugh,

great looking car! the 300K will be a great big sister! LOL

 

[Wollfen]

And the hits keep coming, here is another one on eBay now:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chrysler-30...ecf4f1aab&item=201046563499&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

$1425 right now? Holy crap that's cheap for a complete car.

 

[saforwardlook]

Hello Commando and the rest of you nuts.... I bought the ebay-listed one that was mentioned, after being the (unsuccessful) high bidder on that auction. Called the guy and got the deal done for... somewhat more than the final bid. I expect it to arrive next week or so from CA (i live in IN). It will join my 50k-mi. '66 New Yorker (440, buckets, etc.) in the garage. I replaced a '69 ALFA GT1750, intending to find some euro coupe but the red mist decended upon me when the K came up for auction. I will have pictures and more when it gets here. The last of Exner and the first of Engle at Chrysler makes for a nice mix. Cheers-View attachment 25877

Beautiful K for sure. Guys on the Chrysler 300 Club, Inc listserve seem to know the history on this car going way back to when a Jim Patnode owned it in the 80s. One guy claims it is not an original ram car, but the single four barrel. Is this your understanding? I bring it up now in case you can still deal with the seller if he suggested otherwise and the statement on the listserve is correct (I have no knowledge personally). Does the body code plate or build sheet tell which it came with originally, if that is available? Or is there an original window sticker?

 

[commando1]

In this case, it's a done deal. Be happy it has the rams and enjoy the crap out of it.

 

[Hugh]

Beautiful K for sure. Guys on the Chrysler 300 Club, Inc listserve seem to know the history on this car going way back to when a Jim Patnode owned it in the 80s. One guy claims it is not an original ram car, but the single four barrel. Is this your understanding? I bring it up now in case you can still deal with the seller if he suggested otherwise and the statement on the listserve is correct (I have no knowledge personally). Does the body code plate or build sheet tell which it came with originally, if that is available? Or is there an original window sticker?

I have inquired about the rams to the seller, and will let you know what I hear. This car has documentation to the "nines", and I suspect that the original owner, a Senior Chrysler Exec, would have ordered the top spec available. However, I will believe what I can prove with the paperwork and body code plate. Not sure if the build sheet survives... I enjoy the challenge of discovery with an old car-

 

[BIGBARNEYCARS]

Easy enough to know for sure if it's that big ah deal. Farz I know when Jim retired from Mother Mopar ah few yearz ago He migrated back to SoCal. I'm sure he'z on Facebook so he shouldn't be too hard to track down and ask. I never knew the man to deliberately deceive anyone. Sure he "Tweeked" some of hiz toyz but don't we all? I alwayz considered him an honorable man and a straight shooter. If I'd kept in touch with him better when he came back to World Headquarters to finish his 30 and out I'd own the Rampage that he turboed back in the mid'80s

 

[kenbiello]

I have inquired about the rams to the seller, and will let you know what I hear. This car has documentation to the "nines", and I suspect that the original owner, a Senior Chrysler Exec, would have ordered the top spec available. However, I will believe what I can prove with the paperwork and body code plate. Not sure if the build sheet survives... I enjoy the challenge of discovery with an old car-

hugh,

if you are not supplied with the track sheet, just look under the rear seat, in the springs. it could/should be there.

ken

 

[Hugh]

hugh,

if you are not supplied with the track sheet, just look under the rear seat, in the springs. it could/should be there.

ken

Seller is checking there now. Ships Monday. That is where i found the B.S. for my '66. Congrat's on your lovely '64, btw-

 

[kenbiello]

Seller is checking there now. Ships Monday. That is where i found the B.S. for my '66. Congrat's on your lovely '64, btw-

thanks! and same to you. would like to talk to you in more detail about yours as well. PM me if you'd like.

ken

 

[Hugh]

Build sheet

thanks! and same to you. would like to talk to you in more detail about yours as well. PM me if you'd like.

ken

Seller has discovered the build sheet under the rear seat, and is sending pictures. I will have them to share this week. This will put the speculation to rest. Hoping it was born with rams, but as Commando1 said, happy it has them.