1955 Chrysler C-300 in Platinum White Paint on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're in Elmhurst IL at Larry Roesch Chrysler / Jeep / Dodge / Ram at the 32nd Annual Show Swap on 4-19-15.
We're looking at a 1955 Chrysler C-300 in Platinum White paint.
The car's Owner is Todd Baker. Todd shares he’s just recently connected with the car, however he had one in 1968 as his very first car he purchased. Besides Todd sharing his story, Noel Hastalis who’s part of the “Chrysler 300 Club” also shares his knowledge about the car and its history. It’s a real treat to hear the details and history of the car.
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Hey Lou, great video that brings back memories for me. Back in those days my Uncle Leo had a used car lot and liked fast cars. At one point he bought a white '56 Chyrsler 300 B with twin quads and a French made three speed manual transmission. My Dad, being an Oldsmobile dealership mechanic, rebuilt the carburetors for my Uncle and installed a new clutch. Both my Uncle and Dad were 1950's "Gearheads", and would street race whenever the opportunity was there. My Dad having a hopped up '57 Olds Super 88 raced Leo a few times with the 300 from a roll. The Olds would pull the Chrysler to about 60 mph, then that refrigerator white 300 would blow by us, never to be caught. Unfortunately, Leo made the mistake of leaving the 300 on the lot one night, and it was gone; found a few days later minus the drive train. After that he would come over our house with some nice cars to trade my Dad for the '57. Thanks again for another excellent video.
Hey Karl, Happy to read this one brings back nice memories :-) Thanks for sharing the stories of your Dad & Uncle Leo. You're welcome, Lou
First American car with a 300hp factory rating since Duesenberg in 1928. These cars dominated Nascar in the mid 50s. Many people, myself included, say these were the first American muscle car. Some say the 49 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 was the first. I disagree because the Rocket 88 only had a 180hp factory rating...high for 1949 but not my idea of muscle car numbers. Absolutely beautiful early Mopar muscle car
Thank you for sharing your knowledge of this car :-)
America's first muscle car! Beautiful machine.
Hi Ian M, You're right, and happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Hi, Lou! Just as this 300 makes Todd young again, the "Forward Look" that Chrysler Corporation adopted in 1955 suddenly made its cars look young in comparison to their predecessors, which were often viewed as dull. GM had typically been the style leader for most of the history of the industry, but the "Forward Look" had changed that for a time, especially when the '57s were introduced. GM didn't take it lying down and regained its accustomed style leader role after the tailfin fad ran its course.
Thanks for giving me the link to this video. I hope Todd is still staying young with this car now!
Hi iswc27, So enjoy your comments that add to the Channel. Thank you, Lou
An Incredibly Beauuuutiful Car!💕
High praise for the looks of this car :-)
Origin of the legend
You're right.
Man I am building the Nascar version of this exact car and this video is a gold mine. Thanks SO MUCH
Hi Fat Mike, Hope your car turns out the way you like. You're welcome, Lou
Beautiful ride ! I’ve always liked them.
:-)
Of all the cars my folks never owned, this was one of them.
N I C E :-)
By far the BEST Chrysler design ever in my opinion. from the precise lines, Chrome trim and the unique tailights. just unbelievable and classic.
Hi TheOneJPtv, High praise :-) Lou
Thanks… great Classic the 300s…. Ps: I like the early STUDEBAKERS TOO. ESP the “ special “ Hawk *GT,Golden* & leading into “ STUDEBAKER Avanti “ times… Interestingly, we stayed away from 51/53 , point Nosed, Studebakers due to bad rusting out in NORTHERN INDIANA,ETC. I remember my Great Aunt’s Daughter traded her HAWK(?? Kind if flashy ) in fior a 57 THUNDERBIRD PORTHOLE (* She lived IN S BEND, INDIANA) ;; notable even then ……
Great Lou....
Hi Edward, Happy to read you appreciate this "Great" car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Seven years ago was a long time ago. The comments here are wonderful , though. I wonder how many of these people are still alive?
Hi Jed, Happy to read you enjoy the comments :-) Lou
Awesome classic.
Hi The Grim Saint, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
The first American muscle car along with the Dodge D-500. First American car to make 300 horsepower since Duesenberg in 1928. Some say the 49 Olds Rocket 88 was the first muscle car but they were only rated at 180 horsepower from the factory. They were fast for their day but no match for the 55 Chrysler 300
Hi Jeremy Thompson, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
6:11...That looks like a single chamber master cylinder (M/C). One of my rare compromises to originality would be to install a dual chamber M/C. If your brakes lose juice while driving with a dual chamber M/C, you only lose half your brakes. But with a single chamber, you lose ALL your brakes. I lost brake fluid ("juice") on the freeway once. If my truck had a single chamber M/C, I don't think I'd be here to tell you this. I believe the US govt required dual chamber M/Cs on all new vehicles sold in the US, beginning with the 1967 model year. Besides, if the car gets wrecked, that would destroy all it's originality.
Hi Marshall Curtis, Thank you for viewing and sharing a safety tip, Lou
@@loucostabile This tip on the brake systems in the 1950s and 1960s is another reason why those cars are so rare today.
I am based in South Africa and I own a Die-Cast model car of this.
Hi Thabiso Modise, Happy to read this car is like your Die0Cast model car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Thanks again, Lou & all:: I notice VIN#1,,300 is finished Restoration, etc.(;@ MCCACKEN )….ps: we always heard about these CHRYSLERS 300s , as I was interested & into Indy-500, Cars , Drags by 1957-8…….
Hi Opera, I've seen that car, however was not able to video that car....yet :-) Lou
@@loucostabile yes , Lou; that racing CHRYSLERS, & old MOPAR (( * D 500, DODGE/ Plymouth big RED Carbs, engines,, THAT Chrysler Fuel INJ failed in 1957 300s, NASCAR RACING,etc)), oddly fascinating……& ALSO I was born close to Studebaker factory , kind of Indy 500 nut , LOTS OF EXTRAVAGANT CAR STUFF !
Cool car! Didn't the 55 chevy use a similar combination of generator/power steering system?
Hi Kramden, Happy to read you enjoy this "Cool car!" Not sure if the 55 Chevy did or not, so I'm hoping a Viewer can share knowledge, Lou
best "radio delete" of all!
:-)
What were the brakes like on these cars. I've heard that Desoto always had bad brakes.
Did not ride in this one, so I can't say for sure. Hopefully a Viewer can share knowledge.
They were good for their time...not so good by todays standards. They are four wheel drums with a single cylinder master, so stopping quickly is virtually impossible. I have three 1955 Chryslers and am currently looking to do a disc brake conversion on one to make it a daily driver.
Ron Swanson thanks, I remember my 53 ( esp)Chevy and 54 Ford, brakes were terrible and heat up quick, and lose if real wet, etc.
All of the mid-fifties Chrysler products - and everybody else, for that matter - had lousy brakes. But those were great cars.
nice
:-)
How many 1955 models, foreign or domestic, could beat the 1955 Chrysler 300 to the quarter-mile mark from a standing start? Anybody know what the ETs were in 1955?
I found some interesting info: 55 300C could do 0-60 in 9 seconds, quarter mile 76.84 (no time) and top speed 130MPH. It weights over 4,500 LBS! For comparison a 1955 Chevy Bel Air power pack 4BBL and dual exhaust could do 0-60 in 9.7 seconds, quarter mile 77 @ 17.4 and weighs 3165 LBS.
I believe the Chrysler 300 was the fastest car in the US in 1955. The Dodge D-500 was the fastest in 1956
Jeremy Thompson thanks, I heard about the DODGE D... and great carb set up?...
@@markg7030 Thanks. The two cars you compared were very close in straight-line performance. After I submitted my question, I found something on the Internet about the Corvette being slightly quicker in a straight line.
Hi Roger, Probably not many could win in a 1/4 mile. Mark G shared "I found some interesting info: 55 300C could do 0-60 in 9 seconds, quarter mile 76.84 (no time) and top speed 130MPH"
Boy...a '55 Chrysler with power seats...very rare indeed, even though a very primitive looking set up, nonetheless a power seat...
+daniel lack Hi Daniel, that's a cool feature for that time frame, thanks for viewing, Lou
That car could still show taillights to the modern traffic ....
Hi Gary, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thought. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile have subbed and clicked the bell , always enjoyed your show , will continue to watch as long as you continue to present the show
God Lou, your intro is getting sooooo old!!
God John, Ignore the Guy with the camera and have fun with me and these great cars :-)
Wow, what a stupid door handle design.
Hi John Skogman, Clearly this one is not for you :-( Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou
Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge were shitty built cars. even when brand new they rattled. Cheaply made.
Hi John Skogman, Clearly this one is not for you :-( Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you'll enjoy :-) Lou