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1948 Chrysler Town and Country news, pictures, and information
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Collection of Michael Quinn
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The convertible was the most favored of the Town and Country line with 8,368 sold. In 1948, the price tag showed $3,395. The body was framed with white ash (adding structural rigidity to the doors and deck lid), fitted with interlocking miters, and varnished to perfection. Mahogany veneer plywood filled the spaces within the framing. The Town and Country convertible was built on a C-39 chassis with 127.5 inch wheelbase. It featured a Spitfire Straight Eight, 323.5 cubic-inch engine developing 135 horsepower coupled to a fluid drive transmission.
The present owner purchased this convertible from T&C Collector Lloyd Mayers of Las Vegas. It is Meadow Green with the rare Highlander plaid interior.
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The car retains all its original wood components. It has a new interior, plaid woven from original material from Scotland. The leather material is also from Scotland. It has the original, complete set of tools, dual fog lights, dual heaters and all systems are functional.
At the conclusion of the Second World War, the automobile manufacturers of the world ceased production of military items and resumed the production of the automobile. Production was resumed at a furious pace as each company tried to emerge as the vehicle of choice and secure their position in the marketplace. Chrysler's Town & Country automobile was rather ingenious; with some material, such as steel, in short supply, Chrysler distanced their product with some readily available materials such as white ash and mahogany wood panels. The result was exciting and well received by the public.
 |  | View more photos New Yorker Series Convertible Coupe Chassis Num: 7407068 |
It has been treated to a comprehensive and thorough restoration and is finished in the correct Newport Blue paint and tan fabric top. It was shown at the 2001 Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance.
It was offered for sale at the 2006 Gooding & Company Auction held in Pebble Beach, Ca where it was estimated to sell for $200,000-$275,000. A reserve was place on the vehicle and bidding fell just short of the estimated value. Still, the car was sold for $198,000.
 |  | View more photos New Yorker Series Convertible Coupe Chassis Num: 7405530 |
This Newport Blue Town & Country Convertible is the former property of the Collection of Lloyd Mayes, a noted enthusiast and collector. The interior is finished in Highlander Blue Plaid. It is believed to be in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition.
At auction, the car found a new owner, selling for $130,000.
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Chrysler Corporation then acquired Dodge, in 1928 and subsequently launched its Plymouth, a strong competitor in the low-price field, and the mid-market DeSoto. The Chrysler car was the top-of-the-line offering of the Chrysler Corp.
In 1941, Chrysler released the first Town & Country wood-bodied model, a station wagon with an unusual 'barrel-back' body design. This style was continued for 1942, when WWII ended auto production for four model years. When Chrysler returned to building automobiles, there were two new Town & Country models that replaced the wagon - a convertible and a 4-door sedan. Both were very prestigious and highly coveted cars and they continued to be produced with a few changes into 1948. The final wood-bodied Town & Country, a 'Newport' 2-door hardtop, was offered in 1950.
This spectacular 1948 Chrysler Town & Country four-door is powered by an L-head 6-cylinder engine rated at 114 horsepower. It has a Fluid Drive semi-automatic transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
|  | View more photos New Yorker Series Convertible Coupe Chassis Num: C3969438 |
This convertible has been given a frame-up restoration and meticulously maintained in a climate-controlled area. It has not been shown or judged. It is painted in green with a green convertible power top. The factory-correct upholstery is in Bedford cord. There is an L-head eight-cylinder engine, Fluid-Drive transmission, two heaters, and a radio.
In 2008 this 1948 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible was brought to RM Auctions' Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook. It was estimated to sell for $135,000-$175,000. A high bid of $162,250, including buyer's premium, was enough to secure new ownership. The lot was sold.
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The car is painted in factory Royal Blue with unrestored wood framing and panels. It is well equipped with twin spotlights, sun visors, a factory radio, and clock.
Estimated to sell for $95,000 - $125,000 at RM Auction's 'Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook', this vehicle found a new owner for the sum of $93,500 including buyer's premium.
 |  | New Yorker Series Convertible Coupe Chassis Num: 7408375 |
The interior of this car is green leather and Bedford cord upholstery with tan Wilton wool carpeting. It was well equipped with AM radio, a clock and a heater. There is a three spoke steering wheel and the original 'Spitfire' eight-cylinder engine mated to a Fluid-Drive transmission.
In 2008, this car was brought to the 2nd Annual Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $120,000-$160,000. Those estimates were proven accurate as a high bid of $154,000 including buyer's premium was enough to secure new ownership. The lot was sold.
 | New Yorker Series Convertible Coupe Chassis Num: 7406930 |
The Town & Country was conceived by Chrysler employee Dave Wallace in 1941 and was only available as a four-door vehicle with a wooden body. It was an inexpensive estate wagon that used ash and mahogany for its body frame. The bodystyle would soon become popular and associated with the wealthy.
The convertible version cost a hefty $3,400 and was the most expensive Chrysler model available. In total, around 8,400 examples were built.
This example is fitted with the desirable optional Comfort Master heater unit. It is a past AACA National winner with much of its body, paint and chrome in excellent condition. In 2008, it was offered for sale at the Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction presented by Worldwide Auctioneers where it was estimated to sell for $140,000 - $160,000. As bidding came to a close, the lot was left unsold as its reserve had not been satisfied.
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The outstanding example displayed here was owned by a single family until 2001. It features a wonderful Highlander Plaid interior and is powered by its original 250 cubic-inch, six-cylinder engine.
| New Yorker Series Convertible Coupe Chassis Num: 7405374 Engine Num: C39-49666 |
In 2009, this T&C Convertible was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. The car was estimated to sell for $150,000 - $200,000. The lot was sold for a high bid of $125,000, including buyer's premium.
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In 2009, this Town & Country was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey presented by RM Auctions where it was estimated to sell for $125,000 - $175,000. The lot was sold for the sum of $115,500, including buyer's premium.
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This particular Town & Country has just over 12,000 miles from new and is completely original. It was maintained for most of its recent life by Chrysler woody collector Roy Bleeke of Wayne, Indiana.
Highly respected and sought after today, these Chrysler produced vehicles were manufactured for such a limited time that the price range for these vehicles are quite steep.
Produced only from 1941 through 1950, the first woodie wagon with an all-steel roof was designated the Town & Country. This 4-door sedan luxury vehicle was built for either city or estate transportation, and was available for 6 or 9 passenger versions.
Due to WWII, production of the Town & Country was halted in December, 1941. A mere 1,000 models were produced during 1941 and 1942. In 1942 the sheet metal was updated, and the design of woodie remained similar to its previous look.
Following the war, the new wave of Town & Country woodies were produced in much larger numbers as coupes, convertibles, sedans. The first production hardtops ever produced by any manufacture, seven 2-door hardtops were also manufactured by Chrysler. The final Town & Country woodie models were produced only as 2-door hardtops only for the last year.
In the last year of its production, a box type woodie station wagon was offered by both Chrysler and Desoto. Plymouth and Dodge also released box type woodie wagon throughout the 1930's and 1940's. In 1950, production of the original Town & Country was ended.Jessica Donaldson
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Produced only from 1941 through 1950, the first woodie wagon with an all-steel roof was designated the Town & Country. This 4-door sedan luxury vehicle was built for either city or estate transportation, and was available for 6 or 9 passenger versions.
Due to WWII, production of the Town & Country was halted in December, 1941. A mere 1,000 models were produced during 1941 and 1942. In 1942 the sheet metal was updated, and the design of woodie remained similar to its previous look.
Following the war, the new wave of Town & Country woodies were produced in much larger numbers as coupes, convertibles, sedans. The first production hardtops ever produced by any manufacture, seven 2-door hardtops were also manufactured by Chrysler. The final Town & Country woodie models were produced only as 2-door hardtops only for the last year.
In the last year of its production, a box type woodie station wagon was offered by both Chrysler and Desoto. Plymouth and Dodge also released box type woodie wagon throughout the 1930's and 1940's. In 1950, production of the original Town & Country was ended.Jessica Donaldson
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