The 1963 Chrysler 300 "Pace Setter" convertible commemorated the selection of the Chrysler 300 sport convertible as the official pace car for the 1963 Indianapolis 500. Chrysler built a limited run of 1,861 replica convertibles and about 306 hardtops for public sale. They cost roughly $300 to $400 more than standard models - The Indy Connection: Former Indy 500 winner Sam Hanks drove the actual track pace car at the event. - Distinctive Paint: Public replicas featured a unique turquoise exterior paint officially called "Pace Car Blue" (or Holiday Turquoise) paired with an Alabaster White interior. - Interior Differences: These limited editions came standard with distinctive square-shaped steering wheels and futuristic push-button TorqueFlite automatic transmissions.