Chrysler 300 Gold Portfolio 1955-70

Chrysler Hemi engines had been winning races for some years before the announcement of the C-300 in January 1955. The C-300 lived up to its competitive ancestors and was immediately used for racing. The 300B followed with minor styling changes and a bored out engine. However the 300C of 1957 was a completely new car and the most successful 300 made, with a convertible added to the line. It now became Americas most powerful car. Coil springs were replaced by torsion bars, the wheels grew to 15 inches and the performance was improved. The ban on open participation in racing meant the 300D was a softer car and the Hemi was dropped for the 300E. Performance was later reintroduced with the 300F setting the Flying Mile record at Daytona in 1960. Sales fell off as the lettered 300 cars were no longer unique. This is a book of contemporary road tests, technical and performance data, drivers impressions, racing and development. Models covered include: C300, 300B, C, D, E, F. G, H, J, K, L, 300, 300X. 180 pages, 360 illus. SB.