Re: [Chrysler300] 61 300G

[lettercars@xxxxxxx]

Hi Matthew and All:
I think Chris and John gave you good  advice.  As John has said on a number 
of occasions, "it is only original  once".  An original car's value is not as 
much in the monetary sense, as in  the historical.  I firmly believe it is an 
atrocity to "restore" an  original car which was in excellent condition.  Once 
restored, a  300 can no longer be counted on as a guide to those who need an  
authority as to what was correct from Chrysler.  I know I used Steve Albu's  
"reference 300F" on our Club website many many times during the restoration of  
mine. 
So Matthew, in my opinion, treat your beautiful  original 300G as a rare 
treasure--enjoy driving it if that is  your pleasure, and know that it is 
something no restored car can ever  be---ORIGINAL.
300ly, Gil Cunningham
Chilly  but not snowy  Tallahassee, FL
 
 
In a message dated 2/13/2007 11:54:23 PM Eastern Standard Time,  
m.ostrowski@xxxxxxxx writes:

Greetings fellow members,

I just purchased a  '61 300G all original in good shape. I would like to 
learn more about the  level of restoration I might chose to do, if any. The body 
is very solid,  paint is good, interior leather has some cracks. I guess my 
questions are the  following:

What does leaving the car original do to  its value?

If I decide to restore the car what type  of restoration is best, frame on, 
frame off etc?

Can you clean up the frame/underside of these cars, restore the interior, and 
 paint the car? Would collectors be interested? Does it help or hurt the  
value?

Any ideas of restoration costs and who is  the best to do it?

Thank you in advance for any  info you can provide!

Warm Personal  Regards,
Matthew Ostrowski
Black '61  300G







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