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 |  |  | New Yorker Series Convertible Coupe |
Collection of Michael Quinn
 |  | New Yorker Series Convertible Coupe |
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.
 |  |  | New Yorker Series Convertible Coupe |
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.
 |  |  | New Yorker Series Convertible Coupe Chassis Num: 7407068 |
| Sold for $198,000 at 2006 Gooding & Company. | |||
This 1948 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible is powered by a L-head eight-cylinder engine that produces about 133 horsepower. It is a Fluid Drive semi-automatic transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.
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.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2012
 |  |  | New Yorker Series Convertible Coupe Chassis Num: 7405530 |
| Sold for $130,000 at 2007 RM Auctions. Sold for $148,500 at 2009 RM Auctions. | |||
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.
By Daniel Vaughan | Mar 2007
 |  |  | New Yorker Series Convertible Coupe |
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.
 |  |  | New Yorker Series Convertible Coupe Chassis Num: C3969438 |
| Sold for $162,250 at 2008 RM Auctions. | |||
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.
By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2008
 |  |  | New Yorker Series Hardtop Chassis Num: S71003849 |
| Sold for $93,500 at 2008 RM Auctions. | |||
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.
By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2008
 |  | New Yorker Series Convertible Coupe Chassis Num: 7408375 |
| Sold for $154,000 at 2008 RM Auctions. | ||
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.
By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2008
 |  |  | Windsor Series Sedan |
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. It was sold new in Denver but eventually ended up in Toronto, Ontario, where it was acquired by the current owner, who performed the restoration work.
The car's exterior wood was stripped and finished and new mahogany panels installed. The car was repainted in its original color - Catalina Tan. The interior was re-done in the optional Highlander Plaid and chrome was re-done as needed.
The car's woodwork was originally installed by the Pekin Woodworks of West Helena, Arkansas. The doors, rear quarters, and trunk are ash with mahogany panels. They are structural - not decorative.
 | New Yorker Series Convertible Coupe Chassis Num: 7405374 Engine Num: C39-49666 | |
| Sold for $143,000 at 2011 Gooding & Company. | ||
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.
By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2009
 |  |  | New Yorker Series Convertible Coupe Chassis Num: 7404463 |
| Sold for $115,500 at 2009 RM Auctions. | |||
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.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2009
 |  |  | New Yorker Series Convertible Coupe |
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.
 |  | New Yorker Series Convertible Coupe Chassis Num: 7405394 Engine Num: C39-49961 |
| Sold for $220,000 at 2009 Gooding & Company. | ||
In 2009, the car was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held at Pebble Beach, CA. It was expected to sell for $225,000 - $300,000 and offered without reserve. The lot was sold for the sum of $220,000, inclusive of buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2010
 | Windsor Series Sedan Chassis Num: 71003496 | |
| Sold for $66,000 at 2011 Gooding & Company. | ||
In 2011, this vehicle was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Amelia Island, Florida. It was estimated to sell for $90,000 - $120,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $66,000.
 |  |  | New Yorker Series Convertible Coupe |
The current owner of this example is only the third owner. The first two owners were doctors in his neighborhood of Cleveland Heights, Ohio. He purchased it in August of 1962, after completing his freshman year of college. It was used as his wedding transportation six years later. And all three, bride, groom and Town and Country are still together, 45 years later.
Restoration began in the 1980s; it was interrupted and resumed in 2007, and finally completed in 2010.
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 World War II, 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.By Jessica Donaldson
For more information and related vehicles, click hereDue to World War II, 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.By Jessica Donaldson
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