This 1956 Chrysler 300B is powered by a 354ci FirePower V8 and is one of 31 examples equipped with a factory three-speed manual transmission. The car is finished in black over tan leather and features 15″ wire wheels, air conditioning, and a Town & Country radio.
The 354ci FirePower Hemi V8 was factory-rated at 340 horsepower and features hemispherical combustion chambers and dual Carter four-barrel carburetors under a batwing air cleaner.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a special-order three-speed manual transmission.
Owner’s manuals and literature are included in the sale.
The 300 was introduced as a high-performance luxury coupe in 1955, and progressive alphabetical suffixes were added for each ensuing model year through 1965.
Black was one of three colors offered, and this example was repainted.
Equipment includes chrome bumpers, a split front grille, and dual exhaust outlets.
Chrome 15” wire wheels with spinner hubcaps were a factory option and wear Universal white wall tires.
The 300 series featured stiffer suspension than contemporary Chrysler models, and braking is handled by four-wheel drums.
The cabin is trimmed in tan leather with black carpeting.
Equipment includes air conditioning, a dash-mounted clock, a locking glove box, and a town and country radio.
The front seat has been reupholstered and the carpets were replaced.
The three-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 150-mph speedometer as well as a combination gauge for fuel level, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and amperage.
Just over 69k miles are shown on the five-digit odometer, and the total mileage is unknown.
