LOT 171
1963 Chrysler 300 Pace Setter Convertible Chassis no. 8033196670
Sold for US$22,400 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 171
Offered from the Golden State Muscle Car Collection
1963 Chrysler 300 Pace Setter Convertible
1963 Chrysler 300 Pace Setter Convertible
1963 Chrysler 300 Pace Setter Convertible
Chassis no. 8033196670
Chassis no. 8033196670
383ci OHV V8 Engine
Single Carter 2-Barrel Carburetor
305bhp at 4,600rpm
3-Speed Torqueflite Automatic Transmission
Independent Front Suspension, Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Power Drum Brakes
*A rare '803' code Pace Setter convertible
*Built in Commemoration of Chrysler's Indy 500 Pace Car
*Loaded to the gills with luxury options and equipment
*Factory A/C, bucket seats, power top, center console
*Pushbutton Torqueflite Automatic
*Pacesetter-unique square steering wheel and special badging
*Very well-detailed and smart looking Chrysler
THE CAR OFFERED
For 1963, Chrysler offered its renowned 300 in two lines – the flagship 'Letter Series' 300J, and the lower-priced 300 Sport. However, there was a lesser-known special edition positioned between the two known as the Pacesetter, which was based on the 300 Sport, but loaded with luxury equipment and special badging in honor of Chrysler's selection as the official pace car for that year's Indianapolis 500.
While Chrysler offered a special turquoise paint scheme, the Pacesetter could also be had in an array of other colors. The Chrysler 300 Sport offered here from the Golden State Muscle Car Collection is a factory Pacesetter convertible, as noted by the '8033' VIN prefix. Finished in a striking Festival Red over Oyster White livery, with matching two-tone leather upholstery, it features a host of options, including factory air conditioning, bucket seats, center console, a power-operated soft top. In addition to the special badging, the Pacesetter also got a distinctive square steering wheel – combined with the pushbutton controls for the Torqueflite automatic and factory radio, help make the cabin a pure mid-century Jet Age experience.
The subject of a well-detailed older restoration, this rare Chrysler Pacesetter has been preserved in excellent condition, with attractive cosmetics that highlight its unique style.
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