Saw Strange 300C's On A Truck

[Blankster]

I was on I80 south of Detroit and saw a truck full of new 300Cs with a single exhaust and different wheels. Where the other exhaust pipe would emerge from the bumper the cut-out had a painted insert. I believe they said HEMI. They definately were labeled "Cs". Where these export models??

[nick_danger]

Odd... perhaps they are planning to scale back the awesomeness of the 300C like they did with the 7/70 warranty... Afterall, they're already making a killing, why allow the consumer to continue benefitting so much? That is strange though, and if you're sure they were labeled with a "C", then that raises a bunch of questions.

[flexion]

yes, must be export models. here in europe the 3.5L is also labeled "c" and has the nice inserts under the front headlights as well.. here's a pic of my 3.5L 300c

[Reno]

Maybe they were 2007 C minuses!

[LSV1970]

With Dodge Magnum wheels? Then it's an Export. In Europe all 300 are 300C labelled.

[cmego]

Hey Nick, how's Melanie Haber? Audrey Farber? ...

[SSGCRAMER]

Saw the same thing at the Grossen-Linden Chrysler dealer here in Germany, I thought that the Europe Spec models were built on this continent?

From DC web:

International operations in Austria include the production of Jeep Grand Cherokees and the production of Chrysler Voyagers under an assembly contract with Magna Steyr Fahrzeugtechnik AG & Co KG. In 2005, production in Austria will expand to include the 300C models.

[ricardo]

Just curious why they would take Euro spec cars to Detroit area and on trucks? Are these demos? I think it would be more convenient to ship exports by rail to East coast instead taking them to Detroit first. I also do not recall seeing any export versions on 401. I drive there everyday and see lots of westbound trucks loaded with 300s, Magnums and Chargers.

[nick_danger]

Originally Posted by cmego

Hey Nick, how's Melanie Haber? Audrey Farber? ...

Ah, another Firesign Theatre fan. Sadly, the name doesn't come from Firesign, but a children's mystery book series I grew up reading. Firesign is good stuff, though.

[MBusby1073]

Originally Posted by flexion

yes, must be export models. here in europe the 3.5L is also labeled "c" and has the nice inserts under the front headlights as well.. here's a pic of my 3.5L 300c

That is a nice looking car regardless of the engine size! Those wheels look interesting though.