1970 Chrysler 300
Hurst Introduction: (From Chrysler
Plymouth Division News Release dated February 18, 1970)
Detroit -- A new Chrysler 300,
reminiscent of the fame Chrysler "Letter car" of the late 1950s and
early 1960s, has been announced by Chrysler-Plymouth Division.
"The new Chrysler -- the 300H -- combines the flair of the letter
series cars with the distinctive luxury and ride that is inherent in
the Chrysler line, Glenn E. White, Chrysler-Plymouth Division
general manager, said.
The 300H features distinctive exterior treatment front and rear. It
has a specially designed fiber glass power bulge hood with
functional hood scoop and two depressed rotary hood latches. The
trunk and rear end caps also have been done in fiberglass to create
fast-sweep character lines and a wing-type rear spoiler.
The 300H has been developed in conjunction with Hurst Performance
Corporation, which will modify the cars prior to sale. The letter
"H" refers to Hurst.
The Car is available with a distinctive color scheme -- Spinnaker
White with Satin Tan Color accents and special striping.
Mechanically, the 300H follows the tradition of its letter series
predecessors. The spirited 440 cubic inch TNT engine is the standard
powerplant teamed with a TorqueFlite automatic transmission and a
3.23 rear axle.
The Car also features as standard equipment a heavy duty suspension
with sway bar, power steering, power disc brakes, styled road wheels
and H70x15 white letter fiber glass belted tires. Power windows,
power deck lid release and power seat adjusters also standard.
The interior of the 300H is rich and luxurious. It has saddle color
leather seats with front bucket seats with a pull-down arm rest.
The first of the letter series cars were built in 1955 and the cars
continued through 1965. In all a total of 16,590 of the letter cars
were built.
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