CHRYSLER 300 CLUB INTERNATIONAL, INC. 300L 1965 300L Overview Production 2,405 Coupes 440 Convertibles Body and Chassis Body Style 2-Door Hardtop and 2-Door Convertible Powertrain Engine 413 cu in 360 V8 Transmission TorqueFlite 3-Sp Auto or 4 sp manual Dimensions Wheelbase 124 in Length 218.2 in Width 79.5 in The 1965 300L was the final year of the traditional letter series. A complete restyle, with crisp lines, slab sides and a tall “greenhouse ”— styling cues introduced by Elwood Engel when he succeeded Virgil Exner as Chrysler’s styling boss — brought a sleek mid-1960s linear look to the cars. The change from the panoramic Forward Look windshield was just about the last styling cue of the Exner era for the 300 letter cars. The cross-ram engine was no longer available; the 413 cu in (6.8 L) engine with regular carburetion and inlet manifold were the only one supplied. While the Exner designed letter cars were often flamboyant and flashy, the Engel era ushered in a more conservative formal style that was more mainstream. The 300L did not have the wow factor seen in some previous years, but was a handsome and clean design. A unique feature was the running light incorporated into the medallion in the center of the grille. It was a one year only design and would be on whenever the engine was running; hence the name running light. It was built in to all 300Ls, but not connected for use at the factory. It had not yet been approved in all 50 states and therefore it was activated by the dealer in those states where it was legal.