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After the war, the most significant change in the Chryslers involved the Town & Country, which was no longer a wagon but a separate series of six- and eight-cylinder sedans and convertibles. Chrysler had promised a full line of non-wagon Town & Countrys, including a two-door brougham sedan and even a true roadster and a hardtop coupe.
The Town & Country line had its origins in a concept conceived by Chrysler Division General Manager Dave Wallace. In the early 1940s, his team of engineers produced an elegant fastback sedan body with unique clamshell rear doors. Its wood trim covered all surfaces from the cowl back, except for the rear fenders. In 1946, the Town & Country returned with Chrysler-designed bodies built by Chrysler subsidiary Pekin Wood Products of Helena, Arkansas. They had an Ash framework, a luxurious interior, and regal bearings. It was positioned as the company's 'halo' car tasked with luring potential buyers back to their showrooms.
Chrysler built 3,136 examples of the Town & Country convertibles in 1947. This example is a California 'Black plate' car that is finished in black paint with a red leather interior. It has a power-operated Beige soft top and is powered by a 323 cubic-inch, 135-horsepower flathead straight-eight engine. There is a 'Presto-Matic' 4-speed semi-automatic transmission, wide whitewall tires, and fender skirts.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2014
The Town & Country line had its origins in a concept conceived by Chrysler Division General Manager Dave Wallace. In the early 1940s, his team of engineers produced an elegant fastback sedan body with unique clamshell rear doors. Its wood trim covered all surfaces from the cowl back, except for the rear fenders. In 1946, the Town & Country returned with Chrysler-designed bodies built by Chrysler subsidiary Pekin Wood Products of Helena, Arkansas. They had an Ash framework, a luxurious interior, and regal bearings. It was positioned as the company's 'halo' car tasked with luring potential buyers back to their showrooms.
Chrysler built 3,136 examples of the Town & Country convertibles in 1947. This example is a California 'Black plate' car that is finished in black paint with a red leather interior. It has a power-operated Beige soft top and is powered by a 323 cubic-inch, 135-horsepower flathead straight-eight engine. There is a 'Presto-Matic' 4-speed semi-automatic transmission, wide whitewall tires, and fender skirts.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2014
2014 Mecum - Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $125,000-USD $150,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $97,000
2011 Bonhams - Classic California
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $120,000
Lot was not sold
1947 Chrysler Town and Country Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chrysler Town and Country
(Data based on Model Year 1947 sales)
1947 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible Chassis#: 7406169 Sold for USD$57,000 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |
1947 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible Chassis#: 7402328 Sold for USD$106,400 2023 Broad Arrow : Monterey Jet Center | |
1947 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible Chassis#: 7404961 Sold for USD$142,800 2023 Broad Arrow Group : Amelia Island | |
1947 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible Chassis#: 7404264 Sold for USD$70,000 2023 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1947 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible Sold for USD$88,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1947 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible Sold for USD$19,800 2022 Mecum : Dallas | |
1947 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible Chassis#: 7403939 Sold for USD$140,000 2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1947 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible Sold for USD$44,000 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1947 Chrysler Town And Country Sedan Sold for USD$86,900 2021 Mecum : Glendale | |
1947 Chrysler Town and Country Sedan Chassis#: 71002450 Sold for USD$77,000 2020 RM Sothebys : Shift/Monterey | |
1947 Chrysler Town and Country Sedan Chassis#: 71002156 Sold for USD$67,200 2020 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island Auction | |
1947 Chrysler Town and Country Sedan Chassis#: 71001838 Sold for USD$159,600 2020 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1947 Chrysler Town and Country Sedan Chassis#: 71000774 Sold for USD$61,600 2020 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
1947 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible Chassis#: 7403723 Sold for USD$62,700 2020 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale Arizona Auction | |
1947 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible Sold for USD$61,600 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1947 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible Sold for USD$79,750 2019 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1947 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible Chassis#: 7401951 Sold for USD$157,969 2018 RM Sothebys : Monaco | |
1947 Chrysler Town and Country Sedan Chassis#: 71002156 Sold for USD$100,800 2018 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1947 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible Chassis#: 7403903 Sold for USD$93,500 2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1947 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible Chassis#: 7404990 Sold for USD$143,000 2017 Bonhams : Quail Lodge |
Chrysler Town and Countrys That Failed To Sell At Auction
1947 Chrysler Town and Country's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1947 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible | 7402326 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $190,000 | $225,000 | $250,000 |
1947 Chrysler Town And Country Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | $50,000 | |||
1947 Chrysler Town And Country Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special | $50,000 | |||
1947 Chrysler Town & Country Sedan | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $70,000 | $80,000 | $100,000 | |
1947 Chrysler Town & Country Sedan | 2018 Mecum : Las Vegas | $110,000 | $150,000 | $175,000 | |
1947 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible | 2017 Mecum : Chicago | $66,000 | |||
1947 Chrysler Town & Country | 71002274 | 2016 Mecum : Anaheim | $55,000 | ||
1947 Chrysler Town and Country 4 Door Sedan | 71D017656 | 2016 Dragone : The Boston Cup Auction | $65,000 | $75,000 | |
1947 Chrysler Town & Country | 71001690 | 2016 Motostalgia Auction Indianapolis Brickyard | $90,000 | $115,000 | |
1947 Chrysler Town and Country 4 Door Sedan | 71001756 | 2016 Dragone Auction Greenwich Weekend Auction | $85,000 | $105,000 | |
1947 Chrysler Town & Country Big Red Sedan | 7402536 | 2016 Worldwide Auctions The Houston Classic | $350,000 | $450,000 | |
1947 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible | 7404990 | 2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction | $140,000 | $180,000 | |
1947 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible | 2015 Auctions America Fort Lauderdale | $130,000 | |||
1947 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY CONVERTIBLE | C3937634 | 2014 Mecum Monterey | $97,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 |
1947 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $85,000 | |||
1947 Chrysler Town and Country Four-Door Sedan | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $55,000 | |||
1947 Chrysler Woodie Sedan | 2012 Auctions America Ft Lauderdale, Fl | $65,000 | $80,000 | $100,000 | |
1947 Chrysler Town & Country | C3937634 | 2011 Bonhams Classic California | $100,000 | $120,000 | |
1947 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY CONVERTIBLE | 7402280 | 2011 Worldwide Auctions The Auburn Auction | |||
1947 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY CONVERTIBLE | 2009 McCormick's Auction # 47 | $80,000 | |||
1947 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY CVT | 7405010 | 2009 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 22, 2009 | $80,000 | ||
1947 Chrysler Town & Country Sedan | 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall | $152,500 |
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