At its introduction, the 1957 Chrysler 300C was the lowest, newest, and hottest grand touring car produced in the United States, without any significant competition from any of the other domestic manufacturers. All new for 1957, the 300C stood 5 inches lower than the 1956 model, incorporating a new frame and front torsion bar suspension. Low, wider, and longer, the 300C came standard with the powerful 392 cu in Chrysler Hemi V8 producing 375 horsepower. This was a phenomenal amount considering most competitive production cars produced 200 hp or less. Available at an extra cost was a Hemi with two four barrel carburetors, cast iron headers, mechanical lifters and higher compression ratio producing a hair raising 390 hp. However, these models were only available in manual transmission. By far, the transmission of choice was the Simpson gear train three speed push button automatic torqueflite. A new dual paper-element air filter, used on NASCAR 300B cars, helped the powerhouse engine breath. Standard were both a 12 volt battery with 30 amp generator.. The 1957 300C represented the return of Chrysler as a “world class” performance and design auto manufacturer. Designed by Virgil Exner, the C featured a large windshield, front door vent openings, quad headlamps, and a large egg crate grill with elegant chrome bumpers. With its pronounced vestigial fins and large vertical tail lights the 57 300C marked the debut of the “jet age” tail fin (rear stabilizers as Chrysler called them) that Ford, Chevy and others incorporated in their contemporary models. The 300C’s were not mass-market vehicles, but the best Chrysler had ever offered to this date. The 1957 version of the 300 series was considered able to run with the best in the world. Factory colors were limited to black, white, red, brown and green – all monotone. Tan leather interior was standard. Before its initial launch, the 300C broke unofficial stock car records at the Chelsea Proving Grounds, averaging 145.7 mph on the oval. It later won the Flying Mile at Daytona with a top speed of 134 mph. Breathtaking speed, style and comfort combined to make the 1957 300C an all time favorite of world wide collectors. Presented is perhaps the finest 1957 Chrysler 300C Convertible Coupe in the world today. With its flawless black exterior complemented with a sumptuous tan leather interior, gleaming chrome accents and wire wheels, one can only imagine the hours and attention to detail this RM of Canada restoration entailed. Powered by the 375 hp Hemi and push button Torqueflight transmission, this 300C is “over the top” in its quality and attention to originality. One of ONLY 484 that were ever produced, it is an extremely rare opportunity that a more perfect 300C is available in the collector car market. We at Morphy Auctions are proud to represent such an enviable masterpiece. • Complete Body Off Restoration • 1 of 484 Produced • 375 hp Hemi Engine • Torqueflight Transmission • Rare Wire Wheels