The '60 Chrysler 300F-A Continuing Muscle Mystic
by Bill Holder
photos by Phil Kunz
The engine for 1960 was a new Ram Induction system with a pair of lengthy cross-over ram tubes that placed the carbuetors up against the sides of the engine compartment. They aided greatly in helping make the 375 horses of the standard 413 engine.
A new unibody found its way onto the F version amd weighed in at 4,270 pounds. The wheelbase was 126 inches but with its significant body overhangs, its overall length was 220 inches.
Interestingly, its front tread was an inch wider than the rear at 6l inches.
The suspension used torsion bars in the front with leaf springs and hydraulic shocks out back.
The brakes were power units but no disc brakes yet, with drum brakes on all four corners.
A highlight of the model's styling was that simulated spare tire that was embedded in the rear deck. This would be the only year for it. The company certainly didn't want to leave any doubt on the 300F's identification with patriotic badges on the grille, spare tire, wheels, and on the sides of the body. There were also nine small cooling vents located on the rear of the huge hood.
The interior was pure luxury with plush leather, swing-away front seats, and a beautiful two-tone dash.
Lots of descriptive words on the 300F, but having an example of the real thing is a lot better. And vintage Chrysler expert Terry McTaggart of Dayton, Ohio is just the guy that can do it with his Terre Cott-colored 300F. By the way, he also owns a '58 300C convertible.
"I always had an attraction for this model since I was a kid. Used to pass one on my way walking to high school, but I knew there was no way I could ever get it at the time."
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