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During the early years of automobile production, wood-bodied vehicles were mostly used as 'work' vehicles. Depot Hacks transported passengers from train stations to hotels. Trucks often used wood as their truck beds. As time progressed, wood-bodied cars became a status symbol and grew in popularity. 'Woodies', as they became known, required a high level of craftsmanship and as such, were considered a luxury option, or a 'nice-to-have', on a vehicle.
After World War II, the automotive market saw a large increase in the number of manufacturers offering wood-bodied cars. Most were offered on station wagons however it was not uncommon to see them on convertibles, sedans, coupes, brougham, or roadsters. For Chrysler, they introduced the Town & Country line of vehicles adorned in wood. For 1946, Chrysler advertised five different Town & Country models all outfitted with wood bodies. Their goal had been to become the first manufacturer to offer a complete line of 'woodie' bodies to the public. The idea was a concept, and the goal was rather ambitious. In the end, the gamble proved to be well-timed for the Chrysler marque, though, only two of the five body styles were produced in significant numbers. Only one Brougham was produced but it is unclear if it has survived. The sedan and convertible were the most popular. Though the Roadster and Club Coupe had been advertised, no plans, documentation, or models were ever created.
Though Chrysler never produced a Town & Country Roadster, one was produced. It was a project undertaken by enthusiasts and began with a donor car, the Chrysler Windsor Sedan. Since there had never been any molds or plans created, an extensive amount of time and research was undertaken before the project began to get every possible detail correct. The biggest roadmap for creating the designs was an oil painting. Help was sought from all areas such as documentation, personnel, letters, photos, and more. Experts in the Town & Country were utilized in creating the designs as they would have been.
The project was completed during the late 1990s. It is finished in Sumac red and embodies the spirit of what the Town & Country Roadster may have been if it had been produced and come to fruition in 1946.
The 1946 Chrysler Town & Country Roadster was offered for sale at the 2006 RM Auction in Monterey, CA where it was expected to sell between $125,000-$150,000. At the conclusion of the auction, the lot had been sold for $90,750.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2006
After World War II, the automotive market saw a large increase in the number of manufacturers offering wood-bodied cars. Most were offered on station wagons however it was not uncommon to see them on convertibles, sedans, coupes, brougham, or roadsters. For Chrysler, they introduced the Town & Country line of vehicles adorned in wood. For 1946, Chrysler advertised five different Town & Country models all outfitted with wood bodies. Their goal had been to become the first manufacturer to offer a complete line of 'woodie' bodies to the public. The idea was a concept, and the goal was rather ambitious. In the end, the gamble proved to be well-timed for the Chrysler marque, though, only two of the five body styles were produced in significant numbers. Only one Brougham was produced but it is unclear if it has survived. The sedan and convertible were the most popular. Though the Roadster and Club Coupe had been advertised, no plans, documentation, or models were ever created.
Though Chrysler never produced a Town & Country Roadster, one was produced. It was a project undertaken by enthusiasts and began with a donor car, the Chrysler Windsor Sedan. Since there had never been any molds or plans created, an extensive amount of time and research was undertaken before the project began to get every possible detail correct. The biggest roadmap for creating the designs was an oil painting. Help was sought from all areas such as documentation, personnel, letters, photos, and more. Experts in the Town & Country were utilized in creating the designs as they would have been.
The project was completed during the late 1990s. It is finished in Sumac red and embodies the spirit of what the Town & Country Roadster may have been if it had been produced and come to fruition in 1946.
The 1946 Chrysler Town & Country Roadster was offered for sale at the 2006 RM Auction in Monterey, CA where it was expected to sell between $125,000-$150,000. At the conclusion of the auction, the lot had been sold for $90,750.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2006
2013 Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach
Sale Price :
USD $119,900
2012 RM Auctions - The Charlie Thomas Collection
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $125,000-USD $175,000
Sale Price :
USD $143,000
2006 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $125,000-USD $150,000
Sale Price :
USD $90,750
1946 Chrysler Town & Country Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Chrysler Town & Country
(Data based on Model Year 1946 sales)
1946 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible Chassis#: 7400695 Sold for USD$63,800 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1946 Chrysler New Yorker 'Town & Country' Woodie Convertible Chassis#: 7401313 Sold for USD$60,776 2023 Bonhams : The Zoute Sale | |
1946 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible Sold for USD$165,000 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1946 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible Chassis#: 7400026 Sold for USD$65,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Auburn Spring | |
1946 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible Chassis#: 7406673 Sold for USD$83,600 2018 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | |
1946 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible Sold for USD$82,500 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1946 Chrysler Town and Country Sold for USD$145,000 2017 GAA : March | |
1946 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible Chassis#: 7400026 Sold for USD$79,750 2017 Bonhams : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1946 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 7400604 Sold for USD$110,000 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1946 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: C3912569 Sold for USD$104,500 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Northeast | |
1946 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible Sold for USD$90,750 2014 Auctions America : California | |
1946 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible Sold for USD$126,500 2014 Auctions America - Ft Lauderdale | |
1946 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible Chassis#: 7400604 Sold for USD$132,000 2013 RM - The Don Davis Collection | |
1946 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY ROADSTER Chassis#: 71000000 Sold for USD$119,900 2013 Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach | |
1946 Chrysler Town & Country Roadster Chassis#: 71000000 Sold for USD$143,000 2012 RM Auctions - The Charlie Thomas Collection | |
1946 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible Sold for USD$102,000 2012 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1946 Chrysler Windsor Convertible Chassis#: 70553706 Sold for USD$20,350 2011 Barrett-Jackson - Orange County | |
1946 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country Convertible Chassis#: 7400604 Sold for USD$126,500 2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions | |
1946 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY Chassis#: 7401421 Sold for USD$100,000 2008 Silver Auction - Arizona in January | |
1946 Chrysler Town & Country Sold for USD$187,000 2007 Vintage Motor Car Auction at Meadow Brook Hall |
Chrysler Town & Countrys That Failed To Sell At Auction
1946 Chrysler Town & Country's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1946 Chrysler Town and Country | 7400604 | 2021 GAA : November 2021 | $115,000 | ||
1946 Chrysler Town And Country Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Glendale | $130,000 | |||
1946 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible | C392903 | 2016 Mecum : Monterey | $110,000 | ||
1946 Chrysler Town & Country Woody Roadster | 2016 Amelia Island Select : Hollywood Wheels | ||||
1946 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible | 2015 Mecum : Austin | $115,000 | |||
1946 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | ||||
1946 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY | 2010 Silver Auction Hot August Nights | $125,000 | |||
1946 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible | 7404323 | 2005 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | $80,000 | $90,000 | $120,000 |
1946 Chrysler Town & Country Roadster | 2004 Vintage Motor Cars in Arizona | $105,000 | $120,000 | $140,000 | |
1946 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible | 2003 Vintage Motor Cars at Amelia Island | $104,500 |
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