1963 Chrysler 300J 2-Door

Built on Mopar’s C body architecture and wearing sheet metal shared with Chrysler division’s Newport and New Yorker, the 300J was preceded by the 300H, as it was thought that an “I” would be too easily mistaken for a 1.

When new, the 300J was capable of 143 mph flat out, making it among the fastest production cars of its day, regardless of type or origin.

Colors were limited to black, red, gray, or one of two different whites. These are true pillarless hardtop coupes, with no B-pillar separating the front and rear windows, and offer a real sense of open space with all four rolled down. Despite the lack of B-pillars, the C-pillars are still, well, C-pillars, and here they’re home to signature red, white, and blue badges surrounding a stylized letter J.

Trim, brightwork, and accessories present as correct and complete.

The car presents similarly complete, correct, and well preserved inside the expansive cabin. The wild square-ish steering wheel is 100% correct here, though its rim has been covered with a DIY leather rim kit. To its left, a dash module is home to push-button transmission controls, and the factory center console-mounted tachometer has been replaced with a modern unit.

Upholstery and trim resemble factory items, meaning red leather displays a hint of copper, and evokes the spectacularly exotic Chrysler Turbine Cars of the same year.

Only one engine was available, and the one fitted to this car looks right. A 413ci “Golden Lion” big block V8 with distinctive, race-bred cross-ram intake manifolds mounting dual quad-barrel carbs, this engine was rated at 390 hp and 485 lb-ft from new.

This car is offered without known history.

Chrysler’s original 300 Letter Series models are towering figures in the history of the American performance car, and with so few built, the J is among the most special of an inherently special breed. Estimated $12,000 - $20,000.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL BIDDERS

It should be noted that this vehicle has been on static display for a number of years and there is no history available beyond that displayed in our photography section.

We have not started or driven the car so cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality. It will require recommissioning prior to road use and is sold ‘as seen’.

Please note that the title for this vehicle is in transit.