1956 Chrysler 300B 300 B 354 CI V8 Hemi in White & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On “My Car Story” we're in Scottsdale AZ on 1-21-23.
We’re looking at a 1956 Chrysler 300B in White Paint. The car comes with a 354 CI V8 Hemi engine with an automatic transmission.
The car's Owner is Cherie Gresh. Cherie’s had this car since 2021. Cherie shares she had a former Chrysler letter car however after many years of restoration the car was in a fire and totaled. She found this one with MANY years in storage as if it was waiting for her.
ENJOY!

[@loucostabile]

Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou

[@domvalero4290]

Chrysler maravilhoso essa senhora tem bom gosto para carros 😍😍🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍

[@dave1956]

The second floor button is for the search tune feature on the radio.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! The original 300 of 1955 was no named because it was the first production car with 300 horsepower, this from a 331 Hemi V-8. Uncle Tom McCahill called it "a hardboiled, magnificent piece of semi-competition transportation, built for the connoisseur." (BTW, it was officially the C-300, not the A.) For the B it was raised 354 cubes and 340 horses with standard 9:1 compression, and with the optional version with 10:1 compression it packed 355 horses, making it the first production car ever to reach one horsepower per cubic inch. It's really tragic that Cherie and her husband lost such a rare treasure as the 300F in the fire, but it's amazing how fate worked for them with this B. That orignial leather upholstery is still like new after 67 years! Turning this one into a low rider would be crime, because you do NOT--repeat, do NOT--mess with a legend! 300 thanks to you and Cherie for spotlighting this awesome car and taking us along for the ride!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Thanks for sharing your knowledge of a car like this :-) Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5u1YZWgj6uamdk

[@Welcometofacsistube]

Literally a dream car for me

[@loucostabile]

Hi youtube sucks, Happy to read you enjoy this "dream car" :-) Lou

[@MAGronemeyer]

This is a true classic! This 1956 Chrysler 300B is in pristine condition inside and out. The Hemi 354 V8 sounds smooth as well as extremely healthy! Every time I see either a Dodge or Chrysler from that era, I can't help but think of Randy Guyer in Minnesota and his massive collection of classic Mopars! This car is a true gem, Lou.

[@MaxPayne.]

I know Randy. The man is a legend.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, High praise for this "true gem" :-) Lou

[@czechmate6916]

Beautiful car. I’m sure glad she got it before the people that wanted to chop it and bag it. That would have been a terrible sin.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Czech Mate, Happy to read you enjoy this "Beautiful car" :-) Lou

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

Agreed, that would have been gag provoking

[@keithdukes5990]

Yes those philistines have ruined many 50's classic Automobiles that should have remained as the factory produced them!!!🤔🤨🧐🙄😡

[@adamtrombino106]

Very cool, and in my fam's neck of the 'woods' too. I have that same trunk n treats poster on my garage wall. What confuses people that don't know about the letter cars, is that the '55 was the Chrysler C 300, not 300 C which was for 57, and sometimes that's confusing.. So the 56 B is really the first 'letter' car. Oddly enough on this featured car, it sounds like it has the later production 3 speed Torqueflight, but has the 2 speed shift selector. 56 was also the 1st yr for factory black paint, added to the 55's red or white body colors. Saddle tan leather was std for 55 and 56, and this 1 looks perfect!

[@noelhastalis6785]

Agree - but '55 C-300 colors included Black, along with Platinum (Chrysler's name for '55 white) and Tango Red. '56 colors were Cloud White, Regimental Red (a deeper red than '55's) and Raven Black. Only a handful of 300-Bs received the 3-speed TorqueFlite trans, as most, like this beautiful survivor, were fitted with the 2-speed PowerFlite automatic.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Adam, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very cool" car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@adamtrombino106]

@@noelhastalis6785 Count the shifts.. It's a 3 speed, at least the audio sounds that way....

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

I love the letter cars & fins, too, so it's nice to see where they all began. What a classy car for a classy lady! Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to share this 300B with you :-) "What a classy car for a classy lady!" I agree. You're welcome, Lou

[@jerrycallender9927]

Thanks for the 300B, Lou. America's original muscle car. The '2nd' foot switch is probably for the radio - had that on my 1966 Crown.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jerry, You're welcome. Happy to share this car with you. Thank you for sharing details on the 2nd switch. Lou

[@davidthompson62]

Lou; You know how to make my day! Boy, did Chrysler know how to make cars in the 50’s through the early 70’s! Thx again!

[@loucostabile]

David, When I read this makes your day, it makes my day :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@charleshamilton9274]

She must be one tough cookie…living in Scottsdale and driving a car with no air-conditioning! The car has a refined and beautiful silhouette. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Charles, it seems to me she probably doesn't need air because when you drive a car like this.....you're pretty cool :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@timrayburn2461]

Thanks Lou.Beautiful car and nice lady

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Tim :-)

[@rja3226]

This amazing car was introduced the month I was born! September 1955. At least I think so.

[@noelhastalis6785]

You're close! 300-B production began 12/15/1955 and ran thru 5/24/1956, with 1,102 total production - coupes only; no convertibles.

[@rja3226]

@@noelhastalis6785 then I was 3 months and a day.

[@loucostabile]

Hi RJ A, Happy to read you enjoy this "amazing car" :-) Me too, Lou

[@allenconway1362]

This car proves Mopar knew what they were doing great car nobody had a hot rod in 56 like this thanks

[@loucostabile]

Hi Allen, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@1aikane]

Lovely classic design.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-)

[@randywatson4870]

Nice ride....

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@bradhampton6457]

Very cool 56 Chrysler. Thanks for another great episode Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brad, Happy to read you enjoy this "Very cool" car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@larrycates7512]

My grandfather, Willard Hiram Bishop was the first Chrysler dealership in Ohio operating in Garrettsville. I have a passion for the older Chrysler cars which have been quoted as being known for their engineering. This care is stunning. Only if I had the funds.....

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandfathers Dealership :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@todddenio3200]

I just about cried when I heard her say she had a 300F that was burned in a garage fire. Dont get me wrong, I love the 56 300B but the 60 300F has been one of my first dream cars since I was a little kid.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Todd, I agree, sad to hear she lost her car she enjoyed. Lou

[@johntechwriter]

Agreed, the ‘60 was the high point.

[@MrTrack412]

Lou, this one ranks high among the cars you have shown. I had a 72 Imperial so I appreciate cars like this one!

[@loucostabile]

Jed, high praise :-)

[@carlinshowalter1806]

I bought a 71 Imperial from a salvage yard and after a new battery and some gas,I drove it home! It was a one owner car that the kids sent to the junkyard when their dad passed.

[@leroycaudill96]

Beautiful old car remember them well even as a child. Thank's Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Leroy, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

It really is B-eautiful! It’s almost jewel like. Fantastic condition. Thanks for bringing this classic to us Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, NICE! My pleasure finding this B for you :-) Lou

[@audieconrad8995]

Lou, I was born the same year this car was manufactured. When she said, "everything works," well, I just smiled...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Audie, Happy to read you and this car have the same birth year :-) Lou

[@audieconrad8995]

@Johnny Duplantis lol...Yeeeeuup - for those of us who know exactly what I meant... rock-on brothah.

[@garymckee8857]

It's one of my favorite Chrysler products, and I wish I could afford one 🙃 I think one of the dimmer switches on the floor moves the radio dial like the 65 Imperial l had.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to read this is a favorite Chrysler for you :-) Lou

[@stuckinmygarage6220]

I wonder if they had special horns, unique to the series, then? Thank you, Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi StuckInMyGarage, Hmmm, not aware of the special horns. Maybe a Viewer with knowledge car share, Lou

[@randyguyer]

Life is better in a letter! Great car Lou!

[@loucostabile]

NICE! Thank you Randy.

[@brianaustin208]

Lou, what a gorgeous 56 300B and some can argue but the Chrysler 300's were in my opinion the beginning of the factory muscle cars. That 392 HEMI is awesome and I love the speedometer it goes to 150 it let's you know this car is all business!!!

[@loucostabile]

Brian, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@robertwright5487]

Beautiful car, such detail, workmanship, and quality that you just don't see on the cars of today.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Robert, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and details of this car :-) Lou

[@user-ys7ng6hq5j]

Чудове авто! Дякую за відео!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Сергій Шамін, Happy to read you enjoy this "great car" :-) Lou

[@PETERLINNAH]

Thank you for saving this wonderful piece of American machinery. It's B-utiful!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Peter L, Happy to read you enjoy seeing this one :-) Lou

[@mightylonesome9426]

If I'm not mistaken, the buyer had a choice of three colors, white, black or red for the 300B. Although I did see one some big shot exec at Chrysler ordered and it was yellow. Beautiful car Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mighty Lonesome, Hmmm, I'm not sure what the color choices were for the 1956 300B. Hoping a Viewer with knowledge can share. Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@bdpopeye]

Beautiful car with details you just don't see on modern cars. Wonderful car! I have a 1/18th scale Maisto die-cast model of a '55 Chrysler 300A. Mine is black. Thanks for posting Lou! Have a blessed day!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gerry, Happy to read you enjoy this "Wonderful car!" :-) You're welcome. Blessings received. God bless you too. Lou

[@domvalero4290]

Chrysler maravilhoso essa senhora tem bom gosto para carros 👍👍🙏🏻🙏🏻😍😍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dom, Happy to read you enjoy her taste in cars :-) Lou

[@domvalero4290]

@@loucostabile 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍

[@daletustison8550]

Smart Lady. My Dad bought one new. You did not pile chrome junk on it. The Air cleaner is classic. I knew the car in and out. Wanted it as much as my next breath. I rebuilt the engine for him at 170K. All I have left is 1 hub cap. Thanks for sharing

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dale, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads new car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@billmagorian490]

This is the last 50's Chrysler 300 that I like.The fins were understated so it still had the clean lines of the previous year. Chrysler like other car companies went off the rails with fins. The horsepower in this car was amazing. I think it has tripower. The original interior is immaculate.

[@noelhastalis6785]

This '56 300-B has dual 4-barrel Carter WCFB carbs. All 1955-1963 Chrysler Letter Cars were carbureted by dual Carter 4-barrels. Also optional on the '64 300-K. '65 300-L was single Carter AFB only. No Chrysler Letter Cars rolled off the factory assembly line with a tri-power setup.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bill, Happy to see read you like this car. Glad to see Noel shared knowledge, Lou

[@opera93]

@@noelhastalis6785 thanks, maybe not forgetting “the several MOPARS….1957, 300’s……….**FUEL INJECTED ,recalled &/redone as electronics worthless around radio wave#, etc. Interestingly, I bought a low miles Florida CAR , a **1956** Ford FAIRLANE white/ Blue Interior Velour/ THUNDERBIRD Engine/auto/ skirts F3nder/ Dual EXHAUST/automatic: in @1965 &/totaled freak accident Spring 1966…..!!!> I had just started planning to save them ‘56!,,etc..WOULD HAVE taken the 300 instantly, but I could not have afforded the 56 300 Chrysler, just starting Pharmacy School…a different LEVEL OF Automotive TREASURE……., etc.

[@opera93]

@@noelhastalis6785 oops, I mean 1958:300s, witH FUEL INJ…..I. ALWAYS HAD a locemformChryslers, esp,300s.,My Grandfather got a new 1963 300, in ALL BABY BLUE ((*;absolute NO air Conditioning):for my Grandma,supposedly……their last Car buy…..Anyways, he would,never have ordered / bought the ***Letter cars: with a/ c, fancy Interiors….. I had gotten car Interest Bug by then:: having to drive a PUSH BUTTON , 1959:Coronet 9PASS/ station Wagon/ rear Facing / loaded , exc air COND…until DAD getting ME, a 1954/Ford ( 57 engine/4 BBL/ dual exhaust/ CUSTIMIZED!!!

[@denniscarroll7696]

You know my heart sank when I heard how the '60 300 F perished in the garage fire.

[@loucostabile]

Sad.

[@jonc4719]

Thanks Lou, this is a very very nice automobile.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome Jon C :-)

[@PAUL_K]

Love that ol' HEMI carrier! Hollywood Or Bust 1956 featured a New Yorker convertible.

[@loucostabile]

Hi PAVEL, Thanks for sharing that movie trivia, Lou

[@richardmorris7063]

So much detail but not overdone. The mirrors alone w/ the holes giving off the race car vibe. And that air breather & huge valve covers. Sounds sorted out having set for 40 yrs.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

¡Éste Chrysler 300B blanco de 1956 luce magnífico, gracias a una sorprende restauración! Un espacioso y elegante interior, junto con un suave y, a la vez, poderoso motor. Me gustó ésa publicidad del baúl que decía: "El más poderoso auto americano con 340 caballos de fuerza". Estuvo muy entretenido, y relajante, el paseo del final. ¡Gracias a su dueña y a tí, Lou, como siempre, por mostrarnos ésta joya!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, Happy to share this "Gem" with you :-) Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@fabieneldridge3414]

It is absolutely Beautiful ! She should drive it every chance she gets !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Fabien, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@billace90]

What a beauty, Lou. The second button near the drivers floor mat is (perhaps) the radio station seeker but I am not sure. At least GM had them in their 1956 Olds 98.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Billace 90, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@opera93]

Thanks, I think correct…

[@Johnnyk999]

Sweet! The cars of the mid 1950's are some of the most striking design and solid construction with the thick gauge metal bodies and frames. As a kid, my nexdoor neighbors' family car was a '55 DeSoto. And the speedo on this one is marked up to 150 mph!! OMG!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this "Sweet!" car with you :-)

[@domvalero4290]

Chrysler maravilhoso essa senhora tem bom gosto .👍👍🙏🏻🙏🏻😍😍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dom, Happy to read you enjoy this wonderful car :-) Glad you think she has good taste too, Lou

[@garylewis3641]

A special car, very beautiful, I love the front end grille but it's all nice. Great video Lou and thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, Happy to share this "special car" with you :-) Appreciate the kind words on the video. You're welcome, Lou

[@domvalero4290]

Chrysler maravilhoso essa senhora tem bom gosto 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍😍😍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dom, Happy to read you enjoy this wonderful car :-) Lou

[@domvalero4290]

@@loucostabile 👍👍🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@domenickverderber4852]

In the video they didnt know what the extra foot button on the floor was for. Its for the radio, you step on and the radio starts searching stations and stops, you keep stepping on it until you find the station you like. I owned a 61 imperial that had that feature.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Domenick, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@robgrear1142]

Always wondered about the “A” models…now I know. Great car! Glad she got a replacement for the 1960.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rob, Here is a "A" for you to enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5u1YZWgj6uamdk

[@loucostabile]

While I'm thinking about it, you might like this video too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX-xq4evmtWNfas

[@brianklamer3328]

You always find the coolest classic cars for your channel. Thanks for the video.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the selection I'm sharing on the Channel. You're welcome Brian.

[@Daniel-fd3wp]

Absolutely beautiful car and being in Arizona you’re not going to get much rust. Thanks for sharing that car Sherry.. 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@bruceh92]

Beautiful classic Chrysler! Thanks Lou and Cherie, really enjoyable feature 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome. Glad you're along for the ride, Lou

[@carlinshowalter1806]

I had a 56 Desoto Fireflite Sportsman which shared the same body as this car and the Chrysler New Yorker. Beautiful Car all around!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Carlin, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@stude2896]

A very well done video presentation of an exceptional vehicle.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you :-)

[@brianmoore6306]

1956 Chryslers were simply beautiful and elegant. To me, these were the last of the great Chryslers. In 1957, the Chryslers looked too close to the Dodge/Plymouth/DeSotos family. Compare a 1956 Chrysler to a 1956 of those other family members and the Chrysler will really stick out. This 300B looks great in white! Great dash! Love the idele sound too. Looks as if it rides like a dream!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian, "1956 Chryslers were simply beautiful and elegant." High praise. My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@31847448]

B , because “ it’s da Bomb ??” ❤😂

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

THANKS LOU ,SHERRY ( sp ? ) for sharing this…I remember when these were new 😁😎👍💚💚💚

[@loucostabile]

Hi Budget Audiophile Life-long, You're welcome. Happy to read this car brings back memories of when they were new :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@domenickverderber4852]

Oh, and the black canister under the hood is for the vacuum assist power brakes, like my 61 imperial.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@philipdrake6]

A great chrysler all the letter cars were good I like the 300 g the my self ,great show Lou.👍👍.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Philip, Happy to read you enjoy the letter cars :-) Did you see this video? Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX-xq4evmtWNfas

[@gzuzsavz]

Lou, Lou, Lou...this has to be CGI..C'mon, maan!! 😆 Wow! An amazing example of a 300B! I have this car in a 1/18th die cast, right below the tv, ahaha..in white, yet! So B-eautiful! & she sounds & moves with equal fabulousness. The Pheonix valley and Scottsdale area is so neat. It's been yrs since I have been and it looks just the same..lovely. Glad to see you're enjoying your time, there, man! Thanks tons for this great car story! 😎 P.S. It is wild to think of the racing success of these cars! Well..as big on pwr, as size. In fact, they were such beasts, the racing teams had trouble keeping tires on them..having to resort to using HD truck tires, so they weren't in the pits replacing shredded tires too often, aha. Legendary race winners, indeed.

[@loucostabile]

Tom, High praise :-) Did not know about racing in truck tires. Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@gzuzsavz]

@@loucostabile Heya, Mr. tan and loving AZ! Ahaha. Yes, A lil snippet I gleaned from the excellent 'Mopar Action' magazine. The crew there really know their stuff. You're welcome! Have a great week, Mr. C!

[@cjdesign5700]

Great Car...thanks Cherie and Lou!

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome CJ Design :-)

[@automatedelectronics6062]

Later in 1956 the 3-speed Torqueflite automatic was introduced. It was mainly seen in the Imperial. Cool cars. I grew up in a 1955 Chrysler 300.

[@loucostabile]

Like this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5u1YZWgj6uamdk

[@automatedelectronics6062]

@@loucostabile Yep. It was exactly like this one! I don't know about the power seat though. The car I grew up in had air horns mounted under the hood and the air tank was in the trunk. It also just had hubcaps on the wheels. I don't know why, but the glove box door was hand painted white. The car suffered some damage to the rr quarter panel from being hit on the street when parked. Being parked on the street was unusual because the car was always kept in the garage except when being driven. The quarter panel was poorly repaired. The car was always a California car but was sold to someone in Florida in the late-80's to early-90's by the widow of the man who had owned it since it was 2 years old. The guy in Florida had it shipped and maybe didn't like it when he received it. I'd bet it was the same car, but it was listed for sale in Hemmings, stating that the price was how much he had in it. I can't remember what the widow sold the car for but the guy had it listed for $5 or 6k, which would have included the shipping costs. One time the owner told me that he had the car up to 126 mph and there was still pedal left. It was fun to watch other cars clear out of the way when he blew those air horns.

[@LITTLE1994]

I believe this one of the first ever muscle cars.

[@loucostabile]

For 1956, it has the power :-)

[@31847448]

I like that car design and body. Good tail lights

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, Happy to read you enjoy this cars design :-) Lou

[@motorTranz]

Beautiful Chrysler 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@vrubiera]

One of the greatest!!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@weskirkland5850]

What a gorgeous car! I love it exactly as it sits!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wes, Happy to read you appreciate this car as is :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@edwardhalpin7503]

Gorgeous! Unfortunately I rarely see any Chrysler products (Dodge, Plymouth or DeSoto) from this era.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Edward, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Sad news,,,you're right you don't see to many today. Good news! There are MANY on this KZbin Channel for you to enjoy! Lou

[@zbigniewulan7508]

Well all can say what a lovely car my favourite American car what style you lucky girl 😻

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@discerningmind]

It's nice hearing from a woman. I feel badly for Cherie because she lost a beautiful 1960 Chrysler 300F. And while this 1956 300 B is a nice car, as a replacement I think it has to be a disappointment after having had the 1960. Those 1960 Chryslers--all of them--were exceptionally special and that's why I feel badly for her loss.

[@loucostabile]

Hi discerningmind, Car Women are welcome :-) Yes, sad to hear about the 300F :-( I'm happy about this replacement car too :-) Lou

[@discerningmind]

@@loucostabile Thanks, Lou. I never doubted that women are welcome. I just wanted to say that it was nice seeing Cherie and hearing her comments. The reason is that it's almost always the guys taking part, which is fine. But it's special to hear from a woman.

[@TreasuredVintage]

Wonderful ride in a great car! Thanks for the video!

[@loucostabile]

HI Treasured Vintage, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@RogerGilliam-xs6lz]

In 1956 Chrysler made two versions of the 354 (353.xx c.i) one made 340hp the other was the high output at 355hp it was the first car to ever make more than 1hp per cubic inch

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roger, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@larryborkstrom3580]

That's horrible about the last one she had become a burn victim but this one she replaced it with is awesome

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, I agree, sad to hear about the 1st car, and I agree an awesome replacement, Lou

[@user-zy6ji3sx9o]

Thank you =) 🍎

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome :-)

[@scottpatterson4105]

Second button on floor would be for channel change on radio. How about "power seat" instead of "active motion".

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott, Thank you for sharing, Lou

[@ramonethemoparguy4092]

I love that car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ramone The Mopar Guy, Happy to read you "love that car!" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@acts2211]

Great video Lou

[@loucostabile]

Thank you acts2210 :-)

[@lennartsjostrom3167]

Great car. Looks like a Volvo Amazon. Beautiful front and the fins are not too big. Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lennart, Thank you for viewing and sharing what you notice. You're welcome, Lou

[@edwardhalpin7503]

Got to give this one to Chrysler. This body style came out in 1955, the Amazon in 1956

[@konradbenz7110]

👌 🤣 what a wonderful saving ....💕

[@loucostabile]

Hi Konrad, Happy to read and see you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@rajeewananayakkara7577]

Beautiful car. Thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome.

[@noelhastalis6785]

Lou, A few more observations - >There never was a 300-A. Chrysler labeled it the C-300, referencing that it's a Chrysler 300, but there never was a Letter reference to the '55 300. >Optional wire wheels were factory available in '55 and '56 only, but never from Kelsey-Hayes. The wheels are by Motor Wheel Corporation. We 300 purists shudder when we hear reference to Kelsey-Hayes on Chryslers! >Triangular air cleaner on the powerful 354 cubic inch, 340 hp Hemi is referred to as the Delta Wing, and not the Bat Wing! Another 'No-No' in Chrysler circles! >The serial number is on the left "A" pillar that you briefly catch, at about 6:00 of your video. Your later question about the serial number plate is I think really asking about the body plate. These are typically found on the left side of the firewall, mid-to-lower level. >The 2nd floor button is indeed for the optional 'Town and Country' radio - selecting channels without taking your hand off the wheel. The other button is for the bright lights. >The 300-B also offered an optional 354 cubic inch 355 hp Hemi - the first car to offer at least 1 hp per cubic inch, though our Chrysler 300 Club Int'l has not been able to definitively document any of these existed. Our speculation is that these higher hp cars were ones provided to Carl Kiekhaefer who successfully raced them in NASCAR - winning 51% of all NASCAR races for the '55 and '56 seasons. The 1957 DeSoto Adventurer was the first car to offer 1 hp per cubic inch standard with its 345 cubic inch 345 hp Hemi. Chrysler Corp., and not GM/Chevy, led the pack with this. >The 300-B is the longest of all the Chrysler Letter cars at 222.7". >The outside rearview mirror on this B is aftermarket, and not Chrysler issue.

[@loucostabile]

Noel, Thank you for sharing your knowledge which always adds to the Channel, Lou

[@ZbyszekStefaniak83]

A beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@MisterMasterShafter1]

A beautiful car. Wow!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@aaronwilliams6989]

BEAUTIFUL CAR!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Aaron, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@randytim512]

Beautiful car!!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@johnnywadd3020]

got nice pipes on it !

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@myoldi7128]

Traumhaft schöner B Letter Wagen !

[@loucostabile]

Hi MyOldi, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@timc2346]

Another Nice one Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this one Tim C :-)

[@slicksnewonenow]

The '56 Mopar cars were certainly very imposing and impressive looking.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Slick, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@jimmyford271]

Love it Lou.

[@loucostabile]

Nice Jimmy :-)

[@johntechwriter]

What a stunner! No wonder Virgil Exner was giving fits to Bill Mitchell and Chuck Jordan. But the gaudy GM land yachts that followed were no match for Exner’s continued development of his Forward Look. IMO the high point for Exner, and Mexican cars in general, was 1960 Chrysler coupes with their boomerang fins and pillarless design.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to read "What a stunner!" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Boricua-ni4nb]

Nice keeper..Lou.. 👍👍🗽

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one Boricua 1951 :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@wildcolonialman]

Blissful Lady. Blissful wheels.

[@loucostabile]

Win / Win

[@johntechwriter]

Yes, but does that interior look original to you?

[@BusterTucker]

I'm betting the extra button on the floor is a radio station changer my parents had a 1960 Lincoln Continental when you step on the button it would stop at the next station and so on!

[@loucostabile]

Hi bustertucker, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@BusterTucker]

@@loucostabile You betcha Lou! I actually have seen this Lady before, I just didn't remember till I saw it again! I love the tail on this car, it was sad about her other Chrysler but good karma came a knocking on her door!

[@c-57d55]

Amazing!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@chonpiras2815]

great car MR LOUUUU

[@loucostabile]

Thank you MR CHONNNN

[@velikuparin483]

Nice car

[@loucostabile]

Hi Veli, Happy to read you appreciate this "Nice car" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@urideamabal]

B-eautiful.... 👍👁👁

[@loucostabile]

Hi Uri, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Nice!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@danielulz1640]

Beautiful car, nicer than your average three or four year old model. That fender mirror is aftermarket, not factory equipment.

[@stuckinmygarage6220]

Period aftermarket? Or, just something similar? I mean, would it have been something u could have purchased back then? Thank you

[@danielulz1640]

@@stuckinmygarage6220 yes, from your local auto parts store or by mail order.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@shaft3285]

Cool lady.

[@loucostabile]

I agree :-)