1961 Chrysler 300G Convertible

Chrysler introduced the 300 letter series cars in 1955. They were high-performance luxury cars and 300 referred to the horsepower of the first year's engine. Each year thereafter used a subsequent letter excluding the letter i. Production ceased in 1965 with the 300L.

The Golden Lion wedge head 413 cubic-inch V-8 engine was introduced in the 1959 model. In 1961, it produced 375 horsepower and used ram induction. This system consisted of two pairs of 30-inch long-tuned pipes that crossed over the engine and were capable of accelerating the 4,315-pound car from zero-to-sixty in 8.4 seconds. The 1961 model featured new canted quad headlamps and a new rear-end treatment. This was to be the last year of the 300's tail fins which had been introduced in the original model by Chrysler's designer, Virgil Exner.

This convertible had a list price of $5,840 and a total of 337 units were produced. Only a few were built in this copper color which was the same color used in the Chrysler Turbine.