Stellantis seemed willing to drop its Hellcat V8 into almost anything but weirdly enough, it never mixed it with the Chrysler 300. Now, one created in the aftermarket scene has popped up for sale and can be yours for a cool $40,000. Here are the details on this interesting build and what’s worth considering regarding this Hell Chrysler
Listed for sale in Humble, Texas, this odd creation seems to have begun its life as a 2017 Chrysler 300. However, under the ownership of one of its owners, it underwent a transformation, incorporating Charger upgrades. Upon closer look, the dash appears to have adopted a gauge cluster from a Charger, with the interior exuding more of a Hellcat vibe than that of a typical 300. Interestingly, it retains the shift knob from a Chrysler, rather than the shift lever typically found in the Charger.
The exterior is a far more seamless blend of design features though. The hood is very reminiscent of the Charger Hellcat but then tapers into the Bentley-esque front bumper and the standard 300 grille. The front splitter features a bright blue lip similar to the often-derided yellow packaging bits some Dodge owners leave on their cars.
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Under the hood is a supercharged Hellcat V8 that appears to be in stock and decent condition. A short video in the Facebook listing shows it idling without issue. The seller reports just 47,718 miles on the odometer and says that they have the title in hand. Buying this car comes with various concerns and challenges though.
Firstly, the seller wants a “deposit” of $500 or $1,000 “to show your [sic] serious.” In addition, they want $40,000 for the car itself in total. A quick glance at the general marketplace indicates that the Chrysler 300 with this kind of mileage would cost around half of the asking price here or $20,000. A brand new Hellcat drivetrain can cost around the same amount, but obviously a lot less used. While that might sound reasonable considering the labor invested, it’s rare that a modified car is worth the sum of its parts.
On top of all that it’s worth noting that the old adage about “never buy another man’s project” might apply here. The seller specifically states that the “car runs in [sic] drives” which isn’t something one normally has to say about a car that isn’t in a salvage yard. No doubt, whoever buys this will end up with a handful but whether or not that ends up just being a bunch of horsepower is another thing.
