1961 Chrysler 300 Black 281 option – Manual transmission

1961 Chrysler the Chrysler 300 model line saw another restyle to the letter “G”. The grille, formerly wider at the bottom than the top, was inverted; the quad headlights, formerly side-by-side, were canted inward at the bottom, in a manner reminiscent of 1958-1%E2%80% Buicks. Small parking lamps below the headlights were likewise slanted and V-shaped, and the front bumper was canted up at each end, scoop-like. At the rear, the taillights were moved from the fins to the tail below them, and the fins were made sharper-pointed. Power windows were standard. The standard equipment rear bucket seats continued with a full-length console from the dashboard along the tunnel containing the driveshaft, and were also offered on the New er Custom coupe.

Mechanically, the cross-ram “short ram” and “long ram” engines remained the same with the dual four barrel carburetors, although the exotic French manual transmission was dropped, and replaced by an exclusive Chrysler-sourced heavy-duty manual transmission (as equipped in this car, referred to as ‘option code 281’).  A 300G would post the highest speed of 143 mph (230.1 km/h) in the a Flying Mile, and in 1961 speed trials were moved off the beach at a.

The ” tra ” instrument cluster which was sometimes called the “gumball” or “jukebox” due to its appearance continued to be installed on all Chrysler products for 1961. The exterior color list was updated to Formal Black, Mardi Gras d, skan , and cinnamon metallic while the standard interior color continued as tan leather.  To aide in brake cooling, the hubcaps and pressed steel wheels were introduced with slots to allow airflow across the drum brakes.

This particular car has spent roughly the last 9 years in Kuwait, and is now back home in the USA sporting a clean land title.  Very good condition, with the 281 manual transmission option.  (One of only 50 built!)  Feel free to ask any questions that you have, or come and see the car in person.