1979 Chrysler 300

1979 Chrysler 300 Hardtop A contemporary automobile reflecting one of our unique design concepts of the past. It's mirrored in the classic grille and the characteristic '300' Medallion. Remember? The year was 1955. A hardtop coupe, with a 300hp Hemi engine, 2-speed automatic transmission and wire wheel covers entered the market. In two years  it would gain the reputation as the most powerful production car on the road. The Chrysler 300. The year is 1979. From the 1979 Print ad for the 300.   For consignment, a 1979 Chrysler 300 hardtop with a title verified 35,518 actual miles with a numbers matching drivetrain. This special, highly optioned version of the Cordoba was only produced for one year and less than 4,000 were produced making it an uncommon Mopar anomaly.   Exterior All of the 300's built in 1979 were Spinnaker White with a Canyon Red interior and that's how this car presents with single stage coverage and red, white, and blue stripes that travel the waistline breaking at the door and following the body lines of the truck and onto the decklid. These colors of course correspond with the tri-colored 300 logo seen on the medallion in front, on the 15-inch aluminum wheel center caps, on the tail lamps, and just below the quarter window where 300 is expressed on the glass in the colonnade-like rear half. Other noteworthy features in profile include the three finned fender louvers, body colored sport mirrors, and wide, flush front side markers. Imperfections include a a stain on a front fender, oxidation to the chrome bumpers and wheel arch trim, pitting on trim including the door handles, some rough surface on a fender vent and front filler, edge wear on a door, various panel, various scuffs including on the rocker trim, other various inclusions.  Interior And Canyon Red it is, beginning with the vinyl door panels, clean with a thin complement of simulated woodgrain trim and some plastic framing that has fading on the passenger door. Turning our attention to the seats of Canyon Red leather with buckle accenting are robustly stuffed and in great condition. In the back, a higher sheen material is used with the same configuration. The leather wrapped 3 spoke steering wheel was unique to the 300, as was what the brochure calls 'engine turned applique on the dash and center console, (aka spun aluminum or machine turned, as in the Trans Ams). It's contrasted by black faced gauges and a black panel housing two smaller dials. The push button A/C panel is to the left of the column and to the right is where you'll find the AM/FM radio. Other than the dash colors and black knob on the shifter, the interior is fully monochromatic including red carpet, seatbelts, and smooth headliner above surrounding a moonroof.    Drivetrain Under the big hood is the original, clean, and numbers matching 360ci V8 with a 4-barrel carburetor and rated at 195 horsepower, (remember, 1979!). It's mated to the numbers matching A727 TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic which sends power to the 9¼ inch rear. Power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning are onboard.  Undercarriage Also clean underneath with age patina and some surface rust along with some oil on the pan. Dual exhaust were provided to the 300 and run through newer stock style mufflers before exiting out back, just peeking from under the chrome bumper. Torsion bar suspension is up front and leaf springs in the back while power brakes are configured as discs in front and drums in the rear.  Drive-Ability The 360, having seen only about 35,000 miles, started eagerly and we used the sporty shifter in the console to put the car into gear and send it to the loop. The car provides plenty of punch and at the same time, a soft and comfortable ride. Other than the A/C, all functions on this well preserved car operate as intended. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions wil