Danbury Mint 1958 Chrysler 300D

[THarrison351]

Introduced in 1955, the Chrysler 300 "letter series" combined luxury and performance in an unprecedented package. As luxurious as the New Yorker, the original C-300 featured a unique V8 engine that made it the most potent automobile in showrooms at the time. The 1956 300B was the first American car to deliver one horsepower per cubic inch, and output continued to grow toward the end of the decade. The 300D was the fourth installment of the 300 "letter series" and was largely similar to the 1957 300C. In addition to the nearly identical design, the 300D also relies on the same 392-cubic-inch (6.4-liter) FirePower V8. The engine, which was part of the first generation of Chrysler Hemi engines, delivered 380 horsepower. Chrysler also offered a fuel-injected version with 390 horses on tap, but these engines were recalled and retrofitted with dual four-barrel carburetors after only some 35 cars were sold. The 300D was the final "letter series" car to use the 392-cubic-inch engine. Like its predecessor, the 300D was loaded with luxury amenities shared with the New Yorker. The standard features list included power steering, windows, brakes, leather upholstery, a power adjustable driver's seat, air conditioning, cruise control, and a limited-slip differential. Of the 809 300Ds sold that year, 618 were two-door hardtops, leaving 191 convertibles. 

I acquired this Danbury Mint 300D recently of eBay. I had put it on a watch list because it had a low starting bid and caught my eye. When it popped up on my soon to expire notice it still hadn't bid much. I took a closer look and the seller said the vent windows were out, but included, the fender mirror was broken, no box, and no papers. I added a low ball bid and forgot about it. Several hours later I checked my email and had won even lower than my highest max bid. When it arrived, it was better than the pictures. The mirror was only bent and missing the round part, which I replaced and the vent windows glued back in with canopy glue. The weight of this is hefty and the details are plenty. Real hood hinges, fuel door, working suspension, tire valve stems, and all the typical features of Danbury mint at the end of their life.

Really happy with this purchase, I'm always looking for Mint cars I don't have for cheap that are dirty and or need repair. It's how I attained most of them.

Damaged mirror from sellers photos

Vent windows taped to fuel tank by seller

My little fleet of 300s From the left, Danbury Mint 300B, Moebius 300, AMT Masterpiece 300C, Danbury Mint 300D, and Johan 300H modified with a Road Runner tubbed chassis.  

Same group, but I substituted the Masterpiece 300C with a CustomShop 300C I built.

I've also got a Moebius 1956 NASCAR stock car to build one of these days.

Thanks for looking!

[Geno]

Great score Tim, that is a beautiful and under appreciated model in my humble opinion. I love mine. And a great grouping you have also.💯😎

[caapa]

This is a realy eye candy !

I like these old Crysler 300`s and have in my collection in 1:64: - 300/1955 - 300 B/1956 -  300 C/1957 - 300 F/1960 - 300 K Convertible/1964. I know there are the 300 D/1958 and 300 J/1963 but only in mint, in blister + horrible postage fees.(+27% VAT import cost) I remain in the hunter's long, silent wait.