The second generation took Chrysler's Forward Look styling, with a wide trapezoid grille unique to the 300C of 1957, a Vista-Dome windshield, dual headlights and gradually rising tailfins. The 300C and 300D carried the 392 cubic inch Hemi, and the 300E of 1959 changed to the new 413 cubic inch Golden Lion wedge head V8. Luxury amenities such as leather upholstery, power steering and brakes and air conditioning were standard, and the cars set speed records at Bonneville and Daytona. Its model years run from 1957 to 1959.
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Source Wikipedia: ChryslerHistory, 1925 to 1998: Chrysler Corporationtier 2Quote, History, 1925 to 1998: Chrysler Corporation
The Chrysler company was founded by Walter Chrysler on June 6, 1925, when the Maxwell Motor Company (est. 1904) was re-organized into the Chrysler Corporation.
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The 1957 model year 300C was corporately shared with an all new appearance for Chrysler products
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The 1957 model year 300C was corporately shared with an all new appearance for Chrysler products
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The 1959 model year saw the Hemi engines replaced by Chrysler's new Golden Lion wedge-head V8
Body style, coupe: Second generation
A total of 618 hardtops and 191 convertibles were produced
Body style, convertible: Second generation
A total of 618 hardtops and 191 convertibles were produced
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WikipediaHistory, 1925 to 1998: Chrysler CorporationQuote, History, 1925 to 1998: Chrysler Corporation
The Chrysler company was founded by Walter Chrysler on June 6, 1925, when the Maxwell Motor Company (est. 1904) was re-organized into the Chrysler Corporation.
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