Racing fans old enough to remember seeing the Vietnam war on TV will probably recognize this iconic 1970 Chrysler Hurst 300 convertible. For those of you who are a little greener, this car, which is for sale right now, was one of the most notable Mopars of the early 70s.
-It spent several years at racetracks around the country with former Miss Hurst, Linda Vaughn, on the car’s trunk holding onto a giant Hurst shifter. Linda talked to us during a 2012 interview about what it was like to to be Hurst’s main spokesperson during such an exciting time in American motorsports.
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But there’s more to this car than just its history as a promotional tool. The standard Chrysler Hurst 300 coupe was a rare model with only about 500 cars built; this Hurst promotional car is even more rare, because it was the only factory-built convertible (it’s rumored that another car was built but many claim that it was not a true Hurst model). During the late ’60s and early ’70s, Hurst Performance also worked with several other manufacturers to build special-edition vehicles including a promotional 1969 Hurst/Olds convertible, which was also graced with Linda Vaughn’s presence, and more recently a 2008 Hurst Dodge Challenger and Ford Mustang pace car.
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Powered by a massive 7.2-liter V-8 making a claimed 375 horsepower and backed up by a three-speed Torqueflite automatic, the Chrysler Hurst 300 was as quick as it was bold. With 0-60 times in the low seven-second range, it was a serious cruiser-bruiser combination, plenty capable on Woodword Avenue yet still chic enough to valet at a black-tie event.
-The seller of this car provides extensive information on the car’s options and history, and also states that it has 91,000 miles on the odometer. With good-condition Hurst 300 coupes selling in the $50K range, this car’s $150K asking price is unusually high, however considering its one-of-a-kind history, we aren’t all that surprised.
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