1960 Chrysler 300F Convertible
Distinctive crosshair grille design and some of the most dramatic tailfins ever fitted to an American automobile marked the 1960 Chrysler 300F as a standout in the letter series lineup.
This convertible represented the sixth iteration of Chrysler’s performance-focused 300 series, powered by a 413-cubic-inch Golden Lion V8 engine producing 375 horsepower with Ram Induction dual four-barrel carburetors.
The 300F featured unibody construction, a first for Chrysler in 1960, along with torsion bar independent front suspension and push-button Torqueflite automatic transmission.
Virgil Exner’s “Forward Look” styling philosophy was particularly evident in this model’s sweeping lines and space-age interior featuring swiveling bucket seats and “Panelescent” electroluminescent gauge lighting.
Production numbers remained exclusive, with only 248 convertible examples manufactured. Modified versions of the 300F achieved remarkable performance credentials, including a 144.9 mph flying mile at Daytona Beach and a near-145 mph average over 7 miles at Bonneville Salt Flats, establishing the model’s credentials as an early muscle car predecessor.
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