Yeah that thing looks tuff. I'm not flaiming ya here - please don't read that in... But sorry to say it isn't American. Not like Ford or GM. Let's face it, it's the big 2 now. The 300 is as much American as a Mercedes Benz. It's probably a better car for it though. From my first hand experience dealing with DCX I understand that some bars have been raised.
I'm one of the people who like the looks of the 300, and am glad to see that it is popular, but that's kinda bitter sweet. I'm thrilled by the Hemi's success, but I know the profits go to Germany, and the Germans run the company. Not that I don't like Germans, it's just me being patriotic. For some reason I take pride in the accomplishments of our country, and feel ashamed when we blow it (canceling MM).
I don't know of any company producing a 4-door convertible in the states since Lincoln in the sixties (I know this 300 is one offish). I still don't understand why all the manufacturers are still thinking inside the "all convertibles must be 2 doors" box. I thought the MM convertible show car should have been a 4 door - with the suicide doors like the old Lincolns. That would have shown some brass ones.
Anyway thanks for sharing the pics of that bad 300. It's killer.
Jeff