1961 Chrysler 300G The 1961 300G saw another restyle. The grille, formerly wider at the bottom than the top, was inverted; the quad headlights, formerly side-by-side, were arranged in angled fashion, inward at the bottom. Small parking lamps below the headlights were likewise slanted and V-shaped, and the front bumper was canted up at each …
1960 Dodge Phoenix Convertible Originally red with a black top, this car was repainted charcoal metallic, a factory 1960 Dodge color. The car was kept as built with a 318 2BL V8 engine with the TorqueFlite transmission, radio, heater and power steering and brakes. It was upgraded with air conditioning, deluxe wheel covers, clock, and …
1960 Chrysler 300F The bodywork was redone for 1960, using Chrysler’s new lightweight unibody construction and given sharper-edged styling with outward-tilting fins that were visually separated from the sides. The 300F introduced a new, higher power 413 CU IN (6.8 L) Wedge engine delivering 375 HP in standard form. A new and completely unique “Cross …
1959 Dodge Custom Royal Convertible Dodge was clearly looking to end the decade with a bang when it launched its 1959 models on October 10, 1958. The big fins from ‘57 and ’58 were back but with slightly different profiles. The eyebrows over the headlights were larger and more pronounced than past models. Overall, the …
1959 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible One of 97 convertibles made. Powered by a high-performance 383 CI V8 engine offering 350 HP with dual Carter AFB 4-barrel carburetors in tandem with a push-button operated TorqueFlite automatic transmission, this Adventurer has a dizzying array of features including power brakes, power steering, power windows, a power-operated and swiveling driver’s …
1958 DeSoto Firedome Convertible This DeSoto Firedome is presented in Spruce Green Metallic and Willow Green with a white power-operated soft-top, complementary green top boot and a green vinyl with white accent and gray cloth interior that was available as factory code 632. The power unit for this ’50’s cruiser is the 361 CID, 295 …
1958 DeSoto Adventurer Convertible A total of 82 Adventurer convertibles were made in 1958 and approximately 8 are known to exist. The Adventurer models were still a Fireflite sub-series but included pure performance and luxury. Like the Fireflites, these high-performance cars came standard with a TorqueFlite transmission, backup lamps and full wheel covers but also …
1959 Chrysler Windsor Wagon 1959 Chrysler Windsor 6 passenger wagon. Only 992 Windsor 6 passenger and 751 9 passenger wagons were produced in 1959. This example was purchased from Washington state and features its original colors. The door panels are original as is much of the interior vinyl.
