RE: [Chrysler300] Fw: RM Auctions to sell: 1955 Chrysler C-300 PLUS 300K on eBay

[<john_nowosacki@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think we've all taken notice of the prices that the original 55-61 letter cars have been bringing, and have also noted that the 62-65 cars don't usually bring nearly as much.  I'm not sure if that's because of the lack of Exner styling, or the introduction of the non-letter 300's, or both.

 

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From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of John
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2008 10:07 AM
To: Chrysler 300 Club Intl
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Fw: RM Auctions to sell: 1955 Chrysler C-300 PLUS 300K on eBay

 

True, these high-dollar cars are at the top of the heap, but a Ram K Coupe just sold on eBay for $4300.  No, it was no prize winner, and needs plenty of work, but a relatively inexpensive way to get into Letter Car ownership.
 
Plus, it was well-optioned - factory AM/FM with reverberator, the whole Ram package, A/C, power windows, an adjustable steering wheel and tinted glass.  Here's a link to the auction:
 
http://tinyurl.com/46pk6v <http://tinyurl.com/46pk6v>  

 
John Spiers
Lake Worth, Florida

--- On Sat, 6/28/08, RLS <obiwan10@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:obiwan10%40comcast.net> > wrote:

From: RLS <obiwan10@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:obiwan10%40comcast.net> >
Subject: [Chrysler300] Fw: RM Auctions to sell: 1955 Chrysler C-300
To: "Chrysler 300 list service" <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com> >
Cc: "Timo Tanskanen" <ttr.timo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:ttr.timo%40sbcglobal.net> >, "Rich Barber" <c300@xxxxxxx <mailto:c300%40ez2.net> >
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2008, 5:21 PM

The red 55 C 300 just sold at 180,000.00 including buyer's commission. I was bidding via Timo(he was at the auction with Bill Madden) but they lost me at 90k plus commission.

I told Timo that I was going to take my B down to Anaheim(auction location) for Sunday's action.

Bill's old C convertible sole for 145,000 plus buyer's commission. Likely a 3+ car.

The pre-auction estimate for the 59 Imperial convertible is 200 to 250,000.00. Car is a gem. Showed and did well at Amelia Island show several months ago.

Pre-auction on the air conditioned 55 C 300 is 80 to 100k. Likely a strong number 3 car as I remember it.

Appears that the older(read original) 300's are finally getting the respect that they deserve. I have not heard of any non-convertible 300 selling for the money that the red 300 just brought. In fact very few non-convertible sedans of the 50's or early 60's either(forgetting the craziness of some of the late 60, early 70's muscle cars).

Roger Schaaf
300 B Calyfornua

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Rschaaf 
To: Rich Barber 
Cc: Larry Jett 
Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 11:20 AM
Subject: RM Auctions to sell: 1955 Chrysler C-300

Rich:

This is a link to the C-300 that Timo restored for my friend Bill Madden. Madden later sold it to Art Astor who is now selling his incredible collection this weekend via auction. I doubt that there is a finer C 300 anywhere, but I've not seen them all so do not know for certain.

There are several other ex-Bill Madden(he sold all his cars to Astor a couple of years ago when he moved to North Carolina) cars being sold including another C-300 with factory air, and also the most amazing Imperial convertible that was also restored by Timo.

Here is the link to the RM website for this auction. You will be able to find the other cars if you are interested in a look. There are several other 300's being sold including Madden's 300 C convert, Imperial convert and his 300 F.

I am hoping to throw in a bid via Timo(who is at the auction) for this red 300 but doubt that I will get it as I expect the bidding too go to high for my pocketbook

You can forward this to the 300 listsrv if you wish.

This link has been sent to you from a friend.
http://www.rmauctio ns.com/CarDetail s.cfm?CarID= r0027&SaleCode= AA08 Madden's red C 300

http://www.rmauctio ns.com/Carlist. cfm?SaleCode= AA08&SortBy= RO&Category= Cars&View= Normal&Collectio n=&Search= imperial# General Auction Information

Roger

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