1955 Chrysler C-300, the first 300 letter car, bidding at $3,000
A real C-300 at a token bid; it will climb, but rough letter cars have stalled low, so watch it.
Ended Rare One of 1,725 C-300s built for 1955, the first Chrysler 300 letter car, with a 331 Hemi and dual four-barrels; the chassis number decodes as a C-300.
Why we picked it
This white 1955 C-300 with beige leather is on Hagerty Marketplace from Anchorage, Alaska, with a clean Alaska title. Its chassis number, 3N552631, decodes as a C-300, and it keeps the 331 FirePower Hemi with dual four-barrel carburetors and the two-speed PowerFlite. The seller says it was refurbished around 2014 and has since been stored on a trailer. Disclosed flaws are paint chips, worn leather and corrosion on underside parts.
The C-300 started the letter-series line, and only 1,725 were built. The bid is $3,000 with two days to go, and it will almost certainly rise well past that. Rough C-300s have stalled between about $15,000 and $27,000 on Bring a Trailer while a good original car sold for $46,200 in 2024, so if bidding stays in the low teens this could be a fair buy for a rare car.
The value check
When we found it, the bid was $3,500. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $46,200, so the middle of the market is about $46,200. That put this car 92% under.
Recent C-300 results are thin: an original 64,600-mile car sold for $46,200 (May 2024), while a rougher car with rust stalled at $15,600 on Bring a Trailer (May 2025). The $3,000 bid plus about $500 in buyer's fee is a starting point; bids usually climb a lot, so this is listed for rarity, not the current number.
- classic.com: 1955 C-300 sold $46,200 (May 2024)
- BaT via hypercars.io: 1955 C-300 bid to $15,600, not sold (May 2025)
What to check
- Ends Nov 10; bids usually climb, and Hagerty adds a buyer's fee (we assumed the $500 minimum; confirm on the listing). Reserve status is not shown
- No build records or certificate are listed beyond the chassis decode; verify the VIN plate and engine number, and check the C-300-specific trim, grille and dual-quad intake are present
- Running status is not stated and the car has been stored; plan on fuel system, brakes, tires and fluids
- Disclosed underside corrosion: check floors, trunk floor, rockers, lower quarters and frame rails
- Shipping from Alaska adds real cost and time; budget for it before bidding
- C-300 trim, glass and Hemi parts are scarce and expensive
Making it drive like new
A letter car like this is best kept stock. Sensible upgrades are hidden ones: a dual master cylinder with front disc brakes that can be reversed, an electronic ignition inside the original distributor, radial whitewalls, seat belts and a modern cooling fan. Save the original parts if anything is changed.
How it ended
Bidding reached $15,000 but the car didn't sell (ended Nov 10, 2026). Unsold cars often get relisted, so it may turn up again.
What Chrysler C-300 cars sell for
Recent sales
| Car | Condition | Result | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 Chrysler C-300 | ProjectDriver | $15,600 | May 7, 2025 | Bring a Trailer |
