1958 Chrysler 300D Fuel Injected - Jay Leno’s Garage

Jay’s in-house painter and body guy, Per Blixt, just completed his rare and hugely anticipated fuel injected 300D which you have seen updates over the years in our Restoration Blogs.
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1958 Chrysler 300D Fuel Injected - Jay Leno’s Garage
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[@chipgill2176]

I worked for a Swedish company for 16 years, 2004-2020. Old American cars are a huge hobby in Sweden, even today. I've seen some real beauties.

[@Schlipperschlopper]

Sadly soon all gas cars will be banned in EU, Scandinavia and most states of the USA!

[@mistermood4164]

@@Schlipperschlopper they’ll probably keep the bodies but change the drive trains to electric

[@thesteelrodent1796]

@@Schlipperschlopper not "soon", and definitely not within the next century. There is still no viable alternative. EVs are still a gimmick, battery technology is ages away from being good enough for EVs to fully replace other vehicles, and until fusion reactors become a reality, worldwide electrity production will not be adequate to fully replace all vehicles with EV equivalents. The production of li-ion batteries is still massively polluting and destroys the planet, and the materials that go into the batteries cannot be reclaimed - they're harder to recycle than lead acid batteries and once broken down, cannot be turned into new batteries. Personal vehicles are doomed no matter what, but it will be a long time and require a drastic event before the world's countries realize they need to invest in proper alternate solutions

[@fawnlliebowitz1772]

I was a big time ebayer at one time until they taxed it. I sent a 62 Plymouth pass side convertible latch that I got at Carlisle to Sweden for a outlandish amt of cash, he HAD to have it.

[@redemptionjack4657]

​@Schlipperschlopper That is actually wrong only only the sale of new gas and diseal cars will be ban. old cars and vintage and I think even home made engines are still legal and will always be legal, maybe a bit harder to drive. Don't worry about vintage they aren't going anywhere heck there are even people who make parts for vitnage cars.

[@juansequeirabaquero1780]

Jay not only has an amazing collection. His team is a dream team of talent, passion & nice guys!

[@victoriankambe3070]

Jay seems to be an ideal boss for creative people: kind and gives them room and time to work on their personal projects. His workers are undoubtedly loyal, too.

[@mattmccarty72]

Now this was a "normal" conversation, no dude rattling off specs like he's been studying all week to cram for a test. Beautiful car, it was like watching a couple of buddies heading back from the parts store.

[@basstrammel1322]

I guess that's because they know each other so well. To bad Jay isn't as close with everyone really, but can't change that.

[@Ankan..]

@@basstrammel1322 Well Per Blixt is a Swede, We are like that you know.😋🇸🇪

[@curbozer5006]

I thought that Pers was a little bit argumentative, too quick to correct Jay...whatever, you can tell a Swede, but you cannot tell them much!...lol

[@coffee8814]

this was the most modified kind of 300 in history its the original duke of hazard, the general lee, mooshiners they modified these more than car nerds today

[@moparedtn]

Another of my favorite type of JLG episodes. No product placements, no custom builder hawking his latest unobtanium ride, no factory hype PR guys.... just a great "in house" classic ride. That it's Per's personal project makes it even sweeter and the icing on the cake is that it is no doubt THE nicest factory American hotrod of 1958 - and arguably, ever. (Of course, it doesn't hurt that she's a first gen Hemi Mopar, either. :-)) Jay goes from boss and/or owner here to being presenter/fellow admirer - not to mention, these guys are no doubt longtime buddies, too. His contribution (allowing Per to do this car in-house) is to be commended and he takes great pride in his friends' accomplishment. Just good stuff, all the way around. Thanks, Jay. AWESOME job, Per!

[@opera93]

Bruce Alan thanks, I am sort of MOPAR , but Gas mileage was terrible,,

[@stevethomas760]

@Bruce Alan Years ago my dad inherited a DeSoto from his aunt with a small hemi. You're right, they weren't know for their fuel efficiency

[@tarstarkusz]

Did Chrysler plug up the injector ports? IIRC, this car had direct injection.

[@RBCharger]

The guys get to restore their own stuff after hours . . . or during hours, if I'm not here. That was a boss joke that had me chuckling along with Jay.

[@2020jd]

I’d love to meet Jay one day. The fact that he lets his guys use his shop to work on their stuff speaks volumes about his character. Just a down to earth gear head

[@edwardwerick2420]

I just watched an episode of "Uncle Tony's Garage" which featured the Chrysler EFI developed during the '50s. According to Tony an electronics engineer bought one of these '58 EFI equipped cars recently. It had been converted to carburetors but a fellow enthusiast told him he knew a guy who was a Chrysler dealer in the '50s who still had an original '58 EFI setup on a shelf at his garage. The engineer bought it and restored the engine to original specs. It ran like crap! He decided to find out why. He started running tests and traced the problem to the paper/foil capacitors in the control module. It turns out they were fragile and VULNERABLE TO EMF RADIATION! While testing the cars, Chrysler engineers were driving them on test tracks or rural areas and they ran fine. When they sold the cars and customers began driving them "in town" they would pass by Neon signs, radio stations and other sources of radio emissions which would make the EFI injection go haywire. The electronic engineer who had the car replaced all the old original capacitors with modern ones and the car ran beautifully. Tony headlined the car as the only EFI equipped '58 Chrysler in existence but watching this video reminded me of Pers 300D. I know Per has upgraded his engine as well and it runs great! I thought you might enjoy this bit of automotive history (trivia) :) BTW, I wish to compliment Per on the superb job he did on his 300D! I know for you guys, it's just another day at the shop but I want to go on record as saying I appreciate the wonderful work done at Big Dog!

[@michaelibey6700]

I really enjoyed your story, BECAUSE, many years ago a fella bought a VW TYPE 3 Squareback. Once in a while, when he drove by the local US. Air Force base, it would conk out. After a while, it was determined that something at the base would interfere with the Squareback's computer. He stopped driving near the base and everything was good. Radar of some kind they figured.

[@edwardwerick2420]

in the early post-war era when electronics were a cutting edge science, there were few people who understood the effects of EMF radiation on devices that relied on electric current to operate. The key word is "magnetic" and the profound effect it has on these devices is noteworthy. The challenges involved in transmitting, shielding and controlling magnetic energy. are immense. I believe the only person who understood the relationship between magnetism and electricity even partly was Nicola Tesla and his work was ruthlessly suppressed by those who sought to amass a fortune through the sale and control of electrical power. Tesla dreamt of free electrical power transmitted wirelessly over the entire earth. This did not fit in the plans of those who sought to control and profit by this technology and so it was suppressed. I am happy to live in a Capitalist society but it can have it's down side and this is an example of such. I still believe that the pluses outweigh the minuses and the minuses are being dealt with however slowly. In the meantime, we can enjoy fiddling with the occasional examples of how our ignorance of these phenomena cause havoc in our daily lives. Cheers!

[@michaelibey6700]

@@edwardwerick2420 I hear U, that's like Tucker years ago, who was going to introduce too innovative an automobile, I remember what they did to him.

[@cytrynowy_melon6604]

Really interesting, if they had figured it out, the fuel crisis problems might have been less severe for Chrysler.

[@beekbeeker2907]

Very nice info....heck today with all the.emf.cell towers and phones...the car would.not make.it out of the.dealership parking lot.

[@ubu852]

That was a time capsule under the hood with Per's insistence on originality. Very nice Per, congratulations.

[@PistonAvatarGuy]

But the most important part wasn't original.

[@ErikJensenDetroit]

@@PistonAvatarGuy Sure, but what would be the point of installing an original part that never worked right in the first place?

[@PistonAvatarGuy]

@@ErikJensenDetroit My point was that it's not much of a "time capsule," not that it should be all original.

[@robmanueb.]

Huge attention to detail, beautiful work on a car that needed a lot of time and effort. The fact that he made the modern systems look like the original pieces really shows his commitment.

[@senatorjosephmccarthy2720]

@@PistonAvatarGuy , it is to me. And the junk was even removed.

[@MilledSteel]

This car gets a like before I even watch

[@mikeparkes7922]

Ditto.

[@RBCharger]

Honestly, all Jay's videos get a like before I watch. I'm sure they are produced with the intention of them being included in the museum when Jay dies. Quality videos that come out on a regular schedule . . . you can't beat that.

[@JoeHamelin]

Now that would be a fun ride to Las Vegas. I looks like it belongs on the strip.

[@aaardvarkkk]

I was so pleased to see this video show up.

[@LarsLindroth]

An amazing resto of a very special Chrysler. Per is one humble master craftsman and it warms my heart to see him and Jay out cruising with big grins on their faces. Well done!

[@mickfoil]

This is an absolutely stunning restoration, with just the right upgrades to make it practical. Mr. Blixt, you are an artist. Well done, sir.

[@jeremythompson9895]

57-58 Chrysler 300 are one of the most beautiful cars ever made. Just gorgeous

[@jacobeakright6387]

Jeremy Thompson I agree

[@abbaszaini1983]

Jay Leno, what a respectable and gently funny guy, it's always a pleasure to watch your videos, you're full of class.

[@terryorcutt8739]

I was lucky enough to see him do a stand up set in Cleveland in the late 80s. He's an amazingly gifted comic, too. And, clean comedy.

[@aaardvarkkk]

Such a real human with manners and respect for everyone and everything. Zero ego. I see him at Pebble every year.

[@buckbuck9225]

Haha ha

[@chemicalnbc5820]

These were thee ultimate factory executive hotrods in the late 50's. And now I suddenly wanna watch Christine.

[@fordsrule35]

🤣🤣 What do you care if you get a little hair in your mouth.

[@chemicalnbc5820]

@@fordsrule35 😅😅😅😅

[@paulasturi4199]

This car is by far one of Chrysler's most beautiful designs ever created. Coupled with the incredible performance makes it the ultimate full-sized classic muscle car.

[@slyguyaction]

Can’t help but see Christine looking at this car. Excellent restoration.

[@werwsere5884]

Jay, I think it would great if you would do a back story on all the guys who work at your place and how they came to work for you.

[@TheRealChilly]

Sunday is my favorite day of the week. Thanks Jay.

[@georgegarcia3182]

Jay Leno is the patron saint for gearheads.

[@scheduledwork4331]

I miss those cars. I had 300's in 1955, 1956, 1957 year models. 57 was my favorite. Rebuilt several cast iron hemi engines, 2 speed and 3 speed trans. This was before complete body off work was done much. Dad put a 56 300 engine into a 40 Continental.

[@slhines7]

It *LUCKILY* even avoided the "Cash for Clunkers" program. A+ & thank you very much for sharing your continued videos. Much respect.

[@HunterShows]

That program didn't cover anything before 1984.

[@slhines7]

@@HunterShows I DID NOT KNOW THAT! I always thought that they wanted all of the heaviest "BOATS" out there. Thanks!

[@mexicanspec]

I love the way this car sounded on acceleration.

[@rontreen3278]

I liked it when Jay Leno said... there goes 5 bucks right there... and he makes that sucking noise! Hilarious!

[@johnpeterson4552]

Employer and Employee conversation and relationship goals

[@Belznis]

So cool of him to show his painter's car. I like the design of the older cars, these days they don't make them like they used to.

[@UberLummox]

Has to be the cleanest post-war US design of all. Very elegant in that ivory color. Thanks for the show!

[@nmatthew7469]

holy cow that car is beautiful.

[@brokenacoustic]

Owner seemed pretty cool too.

[@Korokukanas]

Yes it is stunning, and a completely different take on the 1950's "Rocket" theme with the tail fins and all. Plus the steering wheel self winding clock Wow! We live in an Amazing futuristic world.

[@user-ou8fh4ng9t]

@@Korokukanas 提交參政言論執政者侵入行竊破壞性損譽品質廣告商標經商虧損嚴重影響力侵犯隱私條款及滅族摧毀危及到生命延續性罪行移交遣送出境海外執行革職處分資源成本違約資金賠償刑責責任巨額虧損金額債務危機處理

[@steved1387]

Drop dead gorgeous. Brilliant work, Per! And the sound of that 392 is mind-blowing.

[@randerson4124]

"Two old guys in a car talk about cars", I'd watch it

[@tracyc2695]

Congratulations, Per, your car is nothing short of fantastic!

[@willythewave]

I am so glad to see his car finished. Thank you Jay for letting yours guys do their cars. I love you.

[@Anth230]

🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@Tusuperbis]

That goes to show for Jay's character. He appreciates his employees while his employees appreciate him. It's nice to see that.

[@willythewave]

@@Tusuperbis Indeed. :)

[@erics8302]

Used to walk home from school past a Chrysler dealer. I'd stop and walk around these babies. These were beautiful then and beautiful now. Over the top styling a ten year old could appreciate.

[@stevenletchworth6854]

Could this be the best concept for television ever? Yes, yes it could.

[@charlesbutler4646]

Beautiful car, Per did a superb job. The color and paint are perfect.

[@philliphanvey6051]

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[@6rimR3ap3r]

A self-winding clock inside the steering wheel - those are lovely details. To me this is a well done subtle upgrade of the original. No purist but far from restomodded to infinity and beyond.

[@1FeistyKitty]

this dude totally holds his own with Jay

[@104thDIVTimberwolf]

Jay is the absolute definition of class. Always honoring the owners of the cars he shows and the people who help him keep his amazing collection as flawless as it is. I really miss him on late night TV.

[@MICHGO1]

HIS CONSTANT JABS AT HIS GUEST WASN'T CLASSY.

[@Winters_Folly]

​@MICHGO1 Its called joking, very common thing among friends.

[@sharkusvelarde]

What would Conan say?

[@Rebar77_real]

Great to see Per, he's always so up-beat. Great work man! :)

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Never saw that kewl Fuel Injection 300D emblem before... didn't know there ever was one... Owner misspoke on the HP... dual quads 375 HP in '57, 380 HP in '58, 390 HP w/ EFI... he said 280 and 290...

[@andyZ3500s]

@@BuzzLOLOL I can't remember for sure but I think they tried the fuel injection on a few others that year. Desoto's Adventurer, Dodge 500 and the Plymouth Fury. Basically the same and with the same problems.

[@halleffect1]

@@BuzzLOLOL that makes more sense, i was wondering how the modern injection picked up over 100hp

[@BuzzLOLOL]

@@halleffect1 - Yeah, the big leap is to gasoline Direct Injection (like a diesel uses)... gas can't detonate/spark knock early if it isn't even in the cylinder yet...

[@LulaRoberts]

This is a beautiful car. Long gone are those days of cars from Detroit with lasting beauty.

[@gadsdenviper7149]

The difference between these older cars and modern is they were designed by passionate auto engineers, Today's cars are designed by a computer.

[@LulaRoberts]

@@gadsdenviper7149 You got that right my friend.

[@ldnwholesale8552]

But none lasting sheetmetal. at least in the east.

[@LulaRoberts]

@@ldnwholesale8552 Yes this is true. You think it was by design by the car company's 🤔.

[@triangleofdeath6246]

@@ldnwholesale8552 Yep, unfortunately, 1957 and 1958 Chryslers were notorious for rust issues, even way back then. It was bad enough that people were bringing the cars back for rust repairs. These "forward Look" Mopars were a huge hit when they came out, and Chrysler saw what was probably its strongest sales figures to date when they came out! Then came the issues with the Chryslers rusting, and the Plymouths rattling, which cost them big. They fixed it for 1959, but the damage was done. It was a black eye for Chrysler, who was known for being "The Engineering company". They made a beautiful car, but rushed to get them in for 1957, and forgot to do their rustproofing. They goofed up and did it again in 1976, with the Dodge Aspen/Plymouth Volare twins. Long Story short, those 1957 and 58 Chryslers are beautiful, but look out for rust.

[@jp3576]

One of the best Charles Bronson interviews I’ve ever listened to.. what a beauty.

[@charger19691]

This Chrysler is stunningly beautiful. A truly beautiful car and restoration Per! Thank you Per and Jay for sharing this amazing car with us!

[@corneliuseybers1254]

Jay Leno... you are a legend. A living legend. A generous and genuine person on so many levels.

[@johnhodgson5313]

This is one of the nicest running Chryslers. The shift quality of the transmission is outstanding.Thanks for showing it.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

It sounds great too.

[@captainbart]

Jay is so proud of Per....and it shows.

[@MisterMasterShafter1]

What a beauty. It's a joy to just drive these old killer classic cars, not to mention owning them.

[@Frisco1522]

I worked part time at a Chrysler dealer when the D came out. It was a real hoot to drive. This one is beautiful.

[@DaveBelling]

That 1958 Chrysler engine... one of my favourites. I still have the brochure...

[@firefightergoggie]

In my humble opinion, this is the most beautiful car ever designed. Gorgeous.

[@80spodcastchannel]

Chrylser Hemi's one of the best sounding American V-8's nicely done that car is epic

[@HerecomestheCalavera]

They sound great but this particular Chrysler actually has a Wankel rotary engine. It was the only engine they could get the fuel injection to work with.

[@RAM-BAWN]

@@HerecomestheCalavera Did you watch the video? It is clearly a Hemi (even says FirePower on the valve cover).

[@procerus3654]

it runs and sounds like a modern v8, thanks to the fuel injection

[@psychologicaltirefire8190]

​@@HerecomestheCalavera uhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@MrSofasurfer]

AS usual, Swedish guys do a wonderful job on american classics. Good job and the bodywork comes great. Thanks for sharing.

[@Ritalie]

Is that a normal thing?

[@lobmin]

@@Ritalie yes. Car building in Sweden is very DIY...and if you can't do it, you don't get to have it. Custom car shops are not a thing, there are club garages at most. This produces a lot of skilled body men, and some go to the US to perhaps make a carreer out of it. Boyd Coddington had an "emergency body man" who was called in when a build was in trouble...called Bernt, google "pink lady vw" to see a beatle build he did before moving over seas.

[@michaelheimbrand5424]

@@Ritalie In every, even the smallest villages in Sweden you will find at least one US car fanatic. As a car guy from Sweden, i could easy name at least ten people i know well that has their own workshop and some US cars. And i am not even in to US cars.

[@LetsGoGetThem]

They are called Raggare, they love US culture and cars.

[@colton7373]

lobmin very cool information thanks

[@h-waytwan1257]

I honestly got to say the one thing you got love about American cars from the 50's is the head room plus the fins. Jay you looked happy rolling around thanks for the entertainment Jay.

[@maxsmodels]

One reason I love tghis channel is not only the cars but also the obvious pleasure Jay gets from them. It is nice to see someone who knows how to enjoy his life's love.

[@laohantun7404]

Mr Per Blixt is a proud owner of this car.....soo cool....he works for you and at the same time have chances to build their own, that's the good management strategy Jay...

[@elcasho]

That kick down sounds like like the Blues Brothers. Love it!

[@mindeloman]

"It's gotta cop motah."

[@mosesberkowitz3298]

It does indeed! (Same Torque-flight transmission) And notice how quickly it shifts--just like Jay mentioned about the early drag racers using them.

[@drzaius844]

“Cop brakes, cop shocks... and it was made before catalytic converters so it’ll run good on regular gas.”

[@DonGrigorianFishing]

Jay: I like that it still has the orighinal generator Man: No that's a upgrade Jay: oh Jay: I like how you upgraded the battery yet kept the old cover on it, cause the old battery would spill acid everywhere.. Man: No that's the original battery Jay: oh

[@CalvinHikes]

Is that the original 300d emblem? Yes. But no.

[@fitnesswithsteve]

😂😂😂

[@fireroadie6654]

😂😂😂

[@druidofthefang]

Don't know what is real and what is not :D

[@lobmin]

@@druidofthefang just the way it should be!

[@elmoomle4565]

This car, painted in gloss black, would be even more BOSS. Very cool ride.

[@jerrycraig6522]

Way better looking than the 61 model I just watched!!!

[@gregmannos]

This car is badass! One of my favorites

[@raver208]

Agreed man....this car just screams BOSS !

[@mrluigi9923]

the throb of the engine is to die for,you know there is a ''real mother ''under the hood.i had a chrysler royal in the day nothing like this work of art.is it me or im imagining things ,at the bottom of the drivers door front corner looks like there is a gap. beautiful car .

[@gurkpojken]

Im so proud to be a swede. Supergood work Per. Du måste ha världens bästa jobb.

[@phillipmassie6552]

Beautiful car, and to quote Petrolicious; "If a car looks good in white, it looks good." I would suggest adjusting the Main and Secondary Hood Latches, and perhaps the rubber spacer's if it has them. I noticed the hood was moving up and down in the video. I experienced the hood on my 1966 Mustang "De-Latching" at about 70 mph. There was a very loud Bang and the World immediately turned black, very alarming. I carefully pulled off the road, lashed it back down, drove home, unbolted it from the hinges and laid it on the front lawn. Then I grabbed a 2 x 4 from the garage, studied it with my "Third Eye" and immediately after my Father said; "That will never work" wacked it with the 2 x 4. The hood leaped about 5 inches straight up off of the lawn. Remarkably, there was absolutely no evidence it had ever been slammed against the car roof, no creases, no paint anomalies nothing. Dad and I were both amazed when we bolted it back on and it closed perfectly. I tightened up the hood latch and the next day I installed hood pins. Anyway maybe check out that play in the hood so you don't experience a "White-out."

[@Zzeo7]

Jay "No seatbelts, we die like real men" Leno

[@troynov1965]

Car never came with seat belts. Most older people drove half their life not wearing them and they lived this long. I never wore them until the late 90s myself.

[@edbo10]

"Most older people drove half their life not wearing them and they lived this long." Most people don't actually have to get their insurance to protect their house for much of their lives, but they still get it anyway because that one time you _need_ it and not have it, you _really_ want it.

[@WalrusWinking]

It doesn't have seatbelts.

[@SelfReflective]

@@troynov1965 And if you count only soldiers who returned alive, you realize no one dies in wars.

[@troynov1965]

@@SelfReflective Big difference going to war and driving a car. Growing up no one wore seat belts and if you did you called a wussy. Wasnt like they was flaming wrecks ever 1/4 mile down the road with bodies strewn everywhere.

[@bradhampton6457]

No other company styled their cars like Chrysler Corp. And engineering was top notch.

[@The_God_of_Sexual_Intercourse]

It said that we have to talk about Chrysler as if they were no longer in production. Sadly, "they don't make em like they used to."

[@Mercmad]

The original fuel injection was made by Bendix (another swede name) . It could have worked but it was beyond the understanding of most mechanics of the day. So Bendix Corp. sold it to Bosch who sold it to VW for use on the type 3 and it became the Djet ,which still work fine today. It's real automotive stoneage stuff though,no oxy sensor and no diagnostic ports or codes,so it's as Per Described the Bendix system,no actual computer like today,just a switch box with transistors using the heat,air temp and manifold vacuum to measure fuel delivery against the throttle position switch ,which activates the injectors.

[@knote4958]

Even though the unit didn't work too well, let's not overlook the fact that in 1958 Chrysler was introducing electronic fuel injection and in-tank fuel pumps.

[@JerseyMikeP]

This was an OG Bendix unit.

[@monsieurcommissaire1628]

This is by far my favorite episode of Jay Leno's Garage and I believe it will be for all time.

[@powerwagon3731]

The most beautiful car in that era, Exner I believe. The rear license plate frame is awesome too!

[@kurtbarrett6785]

20yrs ago I'd look at this car as complete and total ho humville... Now that these pre muscle cars have grown on me with a little age, I have to say Damn! That's a beautiful car! Then there's the rarity that just makes it an awesome part of automotive and especially Mopar history. Thank you so much for sharing your piece of rolling art!

[@NuclearGrizzly]

One of the most, if not the most, beautiful cars ever in the garage.

[@mikevale3620]

Sit in next to Jays 300G...what a great shot!

[@vitesh89]

One of the best looking late 50s American cars I've seen and it sounds like a Ferrari.

[@snowrocket]

Or, maybe a Ferrari sounds just like an American performance V8! In America, we do V8s EXTREMELY well!

[@jeremythompson9122]

The 1956 and the 1958 Chrysler 300's are my favorite cars of the 1950's. The 55 C-300 was the very first American muscle car and also the very first regular production car with a 300 horsepower rating. But I prefer the 56 because that was the first year of the 12 volt electrical systems and also the first year of the Torqueflite automatic transmission. Plus the 56 came with a dual quad 354 Hemi rated at 340 horses or an optional 355 horse version. The 57-58's were probably better looking and more powerful but also bigger and heavier than the 55-56's. The Exner era Mopar's are maybe the most beautiful cars ever to roll of an assembly line but the 1957 models were known to have some build quality issues...so I'd prefer a 58 300-D over a 57 300-C. Gorgeous car. I love Jay's 58 Imperial and 61 300-G too. My favorite car of Jays is definitely that 66 Hemi Coronet though. Such a sleeper. Exactly my style of muscle car

[@HoosierDaddy_]

Maybe the perfect car. Tastefully upgraded where needed without taking away from Virgils perfect design.

[@jacobeakright6387]

Brad Last Name love how they left it mostly stock with the modern fuel injection like that to improve the drivability

[@Fifty8day]

I agree

[@randyporter3491]

This is pure STYLE ! Love this car. This is just rolling art, back when cars were “designed” with creativity. Thanks for sharing Per !

[@JerseyMikeP]

Not sure if this was the model with... swing out driver seats... which 50's mopars had.

[@martinmaloney7294]

Per , you should be very proud. Tell Jay I said you need a raise !

[@DavidLucas-hf1cx]

It was a show stopper when he brought it out to Coffee ‘n Cars Valencia.. really nice man, patient with everybody asking him “all kinds of questions”... I hope he brings it out again soon...

[@gene978]

Leave it to Jay to have TOP Quality Help that is also a Great guy and shows respect.

[@JerseyMikeP]

I'd work just to have room/board in that shop.... Certified FORD/BMW TECH, but Muscle car (especially MOPAR) fanatic.

[@HopliteWarlord]

What a great boss Jay Leno is.....How I would love to work for such a man!

[@mynameis63]

Awesome that Jay lets his guys build their cars at his shop. Good man that Mr Leno.

[@abckirov1929]

One thing I love about JLG is the 'chat' that occurs. Just non-scripted car talk and chat. Makes it so personable.

[@tolrem]

Beautiful sound to that motor.

[@peteshea8010]

The car moves out pretty well in the full throttle rolling acceleration footage provided in the video...

[@thachiefrocka]

I love how much space there is inside. Imagine being a little kid sitting in the back seat.

[@elmoomle4565]

Or...being a little kid and standing up on the floor behind the front seats and looking over the shoulders of mom and dad in the front seat. I fondly remember those days in my dad's 2 door 396 Pontiac Parisienne with powerglide...

[@MarinCipollina]

@@elmoomle4565 Did that in Papa's stiletto finned 1962 Coupe de Ville,, and stood on the front seat when I was little. No kiddie seats back then..

[@elmoomle4565]

@@MarinCipollina Nice memories.and a great ride! A time when we all lived, and survived with no seat belts, no child seats, no helmets for bicycles/roller skates/skateboards and spending all day playing outside in the neighborhood park climbing trees with no supervision... let alone playing with my prized Daisy BB gun, and all as a pre-teen. Ah, great times!!

[@opera93]

Yes, thanks... interestingly, my Parents had a **1959 DODGE 9 Pass Wagon ( rear Face / Push- Button,V8,ps/P Brake:: massive room) fir a barely 12 years Old, then driving it for a short time with New Drivers License(* wondering about dating Girls in A wagon).......

[@MrMoonunit67]

I was that kid. Mom bought hers in 1972. I was in the backseat for the ride home. And yea, she still has it!

[@chrisallen7911]

Great Jehosophat!! Those were the days when driving a car was really FUN!!

[@brucegillies1694]

Thanks for saving this Gem ! My father worked for Bendix in 1958 , he had 2 buddies who bought 1957 Chevrolets with the F.I 283 one with 4 speed that got 23 mpg on the road !

[@JoJoJoker]

Love how even the most non-descript cars in Jay's garage are unicorns.

[@mexicanspec]

I don't think anybody has ever called a letter car non-descript.

[@Motor-City-Mike]

Absolutely stunning automobile... from here in The Motor City, back when we were The Car Capitol of the World. (R.I.P.)

[@jeremyb66]

I have a 1969 rambler 440 has been in the family for 4 generations. My great grandmother purchased the car in Bartlesville ok. The rambler has less than 75,000 miles on her. She still have a straight six. I’m 38 years old and I love to but my kids in the back seat and go for a burger. The dashboard has NO cracks in it. What a wonderful car!!

[@buffalophil3630]

"I think it says get back to work" lmfao jay is hilarious

[@qdood]

Thanks Jay... another great automobile from the King of KZbin automotive videos...

[@joshuakhaos4451]

Just watching it move down the road and seeing the interior of that thing just feels welcoming and at home, with a hint of belonging.

[@jmoney7289]

*Doug Demuro enters the chat*

[@izzynutz2000]

Beautifully done Per.. can't go wrong with the old Chryslers/ Dodge.. I had two 63 Plymouth Belvedere's one had a slant 6 with the 3-speed and the other had a 440 cid motor, push button torqueflite.. both of them were excellent cars to get into and just go for a drive.. just don't make them like that anymore..... Thanks for sharing guys Izzy ..

[@garysandiego]

Mopar guy here. I’m just drooling over this car. Sure would like to own a big finned 300 letter car someday.

[@middleclassic]

Whole car is beautiful. But dash, steering wheel, clock … stunning!

[@joshuakhaos4451]

Gorgeous car. I really want an old 50s era land yacht.

[@JohnnyWishbone85]

The 300 was actually designed as a mid-sized power coupe. Sort of like the CTS coupes today. It was really the first muscle car.

[@AB-80X]

If you want a 50's land yacht, there are better cars for that. Imperial or '59/'60 Cadillac Series 62.

[@joshuakhaos4451]

@@AB-80X In all honesty, I'am not really a fan of the 59 Cadillac. the 60 is better but I'am more of a fan of the 56-58 body. If I had to pick from this era I'd choose a 58 caddie or one of the other great GM cars. I'd love a chrysler 300 but they're like 90- 100K

[@kanadianbacon7733]

Great Show Jay....loved all the 'chat' when running that ' Beauty '. Cheers!

[@elcabezon5487]

I do like seeing people of foreign countries appreciating what American Classics we're and still are,,is a huge car,,but elegant

[@willperkins9810]

That is one of the most beautiful cars that Chrysler ever made. As a child I had an expensive 1/25th scale model of a 1958 Chrysler 300D that was almost exactly like the car that Per restored. Same color. Save interior. And so well detailed that I was in love with it. And I'm still in love with those cars. And it's the little styling details that made them so beautiful. Too bad that they rusted out. Such a shame. Great restoration Perl! Thank you for saving this car.

[@georgezahorcak7764]

The world of "Pandemia" has given me the chance to view this older video. Great conversation and the car is magnificent.

[@Tmrfe0962]

What a gorgeous car, and a true car guy, thanks to both Per and Jay.....nice Resto

[@SgtSteel1]

Not a resto. Just a couple of parts.

[@torobravo6147]

Holy Cow, Per Blixt was a bebopin’ Hepcat back in sweden! Rockabilly Rules!

[@lobmin]

Raggare...it's still a huge culture in Sweden...here's some footage from the 60's and 70's: * Banned from pubs and dancing places...trying to get a clubhouse kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6GVmaGbgcaJaLc * Raggare and Police kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6OZaHlobslsppI

[@torobravo6147]

lobmin Yeah, but Raggare is still related to Greaser (Rockabilly) culture and i heard him say “slicked back hair” or something

[@lobmin]

@@torobravo6147 oh yes, that's where it came from...seeing James Dean in the movies and such.

[@torobravo6147]

lobmin yup

[@fatjeezussouthtexasoutdoor5244]

Oh yeah, they build some awesome custom choppers too....they definitely love 50's/60's Kustom Kulture

[@brianfeeney3936]

i think jay was learning about the 300s updates as we were

[@blackvic5157]

That has to be the finest restoration I've ever seen. They didn't spend much time on the interior, alas, because the interior is immaculate. I hope Jay and Per will revisit this car in detail. A two hour documentary would be nice. This car is truly exceptional. And I say again: there is room on Mt. Rushmore for Jay Leno. He is an American institution.

[@IamZardoz]

I still remember Dennis Farina wheeling a black one of these in "Crime Story". Beautiful car.

[@horacegentleman3296]

THE GUN IS GOOD

[@MarinCipollina]

Yeah, but he had a black convertible.. Very rare.

[@kleenrite5550]

Great that Jay has a great relationship with the guys in the shop.

[@Roadstar1602]

That interior is so beautiful and the car rumbles so nicely. Great conversation piece.

[@mitchdavis264]

thank God for Jay he is saving automotive history and creating it too

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It's not his car