The '60 Chrysler 300F-A Continuing Muscle Mystic
by Bill Holder
photos by Phil Kunz
"When later, I saw this car advertised in a magazine. It was in Boulder, Colorado. I flew out and bought it and drove it home. It wasn't in that great of condition, no rust but just about everything needed work. It had been sitting outside for many years and the sun had killed the interior. Also, the engine and powertrain needed a lot of re-work."
He admitted that he had to pay $1100 for the machine and he had some doubts initially about the purchase, but as you can see, everything certainly worked out great.
"I just love those fins, the sexiest tail ever put on any car. And that grille just knocks me out," the current owner explained. It should also be noted that some of the new Chrysler 300s have grilles that look amazingly close to this version.
This was the push-button era for Chrysler and McTaggart explained that there are 15 push buttons on the dash. "When you break it down, there are six buttons for the radio, five for the air conditioner, and five for the transmission."
Terry explained that the performance from the cross ram powerplant is awesome. He continued, "The characteristic of the engine that is really impressive is that it produces 495 pound-feet of torque. You don't have to down-shift because of the high torque. The engine always is in the heart of the normal driving RPM range."
The tranny is the three-speed automatic Torque-Flight backed with a 3.31 Sure Grip rearend.
It's definitely early muscle in all its glory!
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