1964 Chrysler 300K

This motor car is being sold as part of an overseas collection. It has been imported under the Bonhams temporary admission customs bond and is therefore subject to the lower rate 5% import tax if the car is to remain in the UK & purchased by a private individual. The 5% is calculated on the final selling price. Cars less than 30 years old will pay 10% duty + VAT as well as VAT (a company buying the car will always have to pay VAT on the hammer price, as well as duty + VAT).

The winning bidder will receive a receipt for the final hammer value, and proof that HMRC fees are paid. If the car is subsequently exported abroad within 30 days then these fees are refundable.

Lastly, there will be a nominal administration fee of £350 for processing the NOVA application, and payable direct to the shipping company. A completed and processed NOVA will provide you formal proof that all duties & taxes are paid in UK and thus allow you to register the vehicle with the DVLA

In common with the majority of cars in this collection, this vehicle has been on static display for a number of years and there is no history available beyond that displayed in our photography section.

We have not tried to start or drive the car, it will require recommissioning prior to full road use and is sold ‘as seen’. We cannot vouch for its mechanical viability or functionality.

It is available for view and inspection at our HQ near Abingdon and we will be delighted to show the car to you and/or your appointed engineer.

We think this LHD auto 1964 Chrysler 300K has the 413 cu in (6.8 L) ‘Golden Lion’ V8 engine.

The VIN is: 8443171584.

The odometer reads 96,025 miles.

In common with many vehicles from the vendor’s collection, the car comes with an incomplete history and very few service records.

It does, however, come with all manner of magazines, articles, manuals and handbooks.

The car was delivered new to its first owner in Oregon in 1964.

It entered the vendor’s collection in, we believe, 2016.

Although we haven’t tried to start or drive this car and can therefore only comment on its cosmetic status, we are of the opinion that this Chrysler 300K is in excellent overall condition – inside and outside.

The bodywork is very good indeed and is largely free of any dinks, dents or creases of significance.

The panels are straight and even, and the panel gaps and shut lines seem entirely consistent and true.

The white paintwork has retained much of its shine, lustre and pearlescence.

The chrome work, lights and badging are all good, as is most of the exterior trim as far as we can see.

The wheels seem largely untroubled either by time or use. The chrome hub caps, which are currently in the boot, are in decent condition.

There are some cracks in the paint at the front of the bonnet, a few light scuffs on top of the n/s/f wing, and a patch of cracked and lifting paint below the rear screen on the o/s.

The front bumper has a couple of small dinks in it to show for its 58 years of life and there are one or two stone chips here and there around the front of the car.

Aside from these very minor ‘flaws’, this is a very impressively preserved car and one that looks good from pretty much every angle.

The interior is every bit as good as the exterior in terms of condition, preservation and quality.

The red vinyl upholstery, front and back, looks virtually as good as new and has very few signs of wear and tear anywhere that we can see.

We think most 58-year-olds would be delighted to be as crease-free as these seats.

The seats are comfortable, supportive and functional.

The carpets and mats are also in very good condition, but could do with a vigorous clean, particularly at the front.

The door cards and headlining are good, too, but would be equally grateful for a quick once-over with a soapy chamois.

The dashboard appears to be in excellent shape, save for a split in the padding at its base, as do all other interior fixtures and fittings.

The instruments and (square!) steering wheel all seem to be in commendable condition.

We can’t make any claims about the functionality of switches, knobs, levers, toggles, buttons, dials or other electrics as we haven’t tried to start or drive the vehicle.

The boot, which contains a spare wheel and a full set of chrome hub caps, is in fine fettle.

The undersides look to have plenty of structural integrity from what we can see.

You’ll want to have a look for yourself and reach your own conclusions, obviously.

Everything in the engine bay appears to be clean, dry and in its right and proper place.

The car doesn’t come with a service history or any records of work done beyond what is shown in the gallery.

It must be registered in the country of your choice and you will need to contact the appropriate vehicle licensing agency for instructions on how to do this.

We think this excellent Chrysler 300K is in very impressive overall condition even for its mileage, let alone its age.

It has clearly been properly cared for and looked after over the years.

Provided that the engine and mechanicals prove to be in good working order, we think this could and should be a very fine example of the model.

We’re confident to offer this car for auction with an estimate of £8,000 - £14,000, plus Bonhams bond payment and £350 NOVA fee.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; we are open weekdays 9am-5pm, to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.