The tailfin era would soon flame out in chrome-plated excess, but when exercised with restraint, the style projected an endearing flamboyance. 300s were Chrysler's performance cars, originally built for stock-car racing -- the C had a 375 horsepower Hemi engine. Fewer than 1,800 coupes were built, making them collector's items today.
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