The 300 Idea
The 300 Idea
From the Chrysler automotive company comes this record (and loving tribute) to the Chrysler 300 series sedan.
The 300 Idea
CU raffish headlights, grille, hubcap of 1961 Chrysler 300 series sedan. Subjective POV shot of drive along country road. CU animation of Chrysler engine assembling itself, then car, then animated little old lady driving it; this is the 1951 Chrysler Firepower engine, which led Chrysler engineers to develop the 300 as a sporty alternative to imported discomforts; the little old animated lady says, "Crazy", as the car takes off without her hat. B&W still photos of professional racing cars outfitted with the Chrysler engine. B&W shots of racing car on Chrysler Proving Grounds, man waving flag at end of track.
The 300 Idea
BOB RODGER, Chief Engineer for Chrysler and Imperial, talking to camera about sports cars, the trends surrounding them, and how Chrysler tackled the situation; some strange yet large instrument panel in BG. Cut to B&W LSs 1955 Chrysler 300 on test track; CU grille and company logo, Firepower V-8 300 HP engine. Cut to B&W scenes of car at NASCAR Grand National Stock Car Speed Trial Championship at Daytona Beach, FL; racing flag to start race, kid holding his ears to block out sound. Newspaper headlines of various Chrysler 300 victories, intercut with different scenes of stock races at Daytona Beach. Shots of 1956 300 zipping past finish line, getting the checkered flag.
The 300 Idea
B&W CUs details of 1957 Chrysler 300C, 1957 (grill, dual headlights, wheels, emblem); shots of 300C on Proving Ground test track. Cut to B&W uphill power test between 300E & 300F; F (1960 model) wins handily. Cut to B&W LSs 300F on test track, banked turn. Cut to more B&W racing scenes on Daytona Beach.
The 300 Idea
Chrysler engineer Bob Rodger talks to camera about the Chrysler 300. CU tailight of 1962 300H, zoom out to TLS car zipping along test rack; CU logo. Subjective POV and objective shots of banked turn at Chrysler Proving Grounds. Nice shots of car driving through water puddle, creating huge sprays of water. Head-on shot of Chrysler 300 H. Shots of time trials (zero to sixty test); shots of stop watch and speedometer. Shots of steep incline test up 32 percent grade.
The 300 Idea
MS sign for Riverside International Raceway ("Drags Sunday"). Shots of mechanics working on race cars; driver Andy Granitelli in speeding car on race track; at end, Andy gets out, happily gives the OK sign. TLSs stock car race, cars in early run; good shots crowd in stands. Cut to shots Chrysler spokesman sitting in 300 H, explaining the comforts of the interior; bucket seats, console, window-lift and ashtrays, tackometer, etc. Spokesman gets out, opens hood and explains performance features. Animation of air-fuel mixture system and air cleaners-- baffling filters, carburators, and manifold; ah, the racing cam shaft).
The 300 Idea
Chrysler spokesman in car says, "OK, you drive!" and then disappears. CU finger on push-button transmission, depressing first gear. Subjective POV shots down country roads. Good view over tail shots as well as some stomach-churning POV shots down hills. CU speedometer creeping down from 70 to 60 mph. 300 H passes another car; CU tachometer on center console. More good subjective POV shots along woods and rural areas. Chrysler engineer Bob Rodger explains why Chrysler builds the 300 even though it's not a profitable car; he also explains why the car is fun even at slow speeds, which is how the car will be used for the utilitarian folk that insist on such a vehicle.
The 300 Idea
Great MS older white man with pipe in mouth and camera in hand, taking picture of his new 300H, his wife posing beside it. Shots of car driving over bridge, down country roads; var angles of car on country roads, including crossing railroad track. Good shots of pipe-smoking driver with his wife driving through the country. Shots of grill and front chrome bumper.