Vehicle Description
"Everyone loves a woody; A piece of art deco furniture you can
drive; America's favorite parade car or fun for six on a night out
at the drive-in." This is how Chrysler's legendary Town & Country
was described in Hagerty's 2024 Bull Market List and, of course,
our experts couldn't agree more! Our available 1948 Chrysler
T&C, seen here, showcases a terrific blend of original and
professionally restored touches that would attract any serious
collector in the market for 1 of "10 best collector cars to buy in
2024!"
(https://www.hagerty.com/media/market-trends/bull-market-2024/)
History of the Chrysler Town & Country Convertible:
With World War II coming to a close in 1945, production for
Chrysler motorcars commenced in 1946 with a proud namesake already
in place, the Town & Country! Based on the Chrysler New Yorkers
127.5 wheelbase, it was luxuriously clad in hand-crafted ash wood
doors and trunk with mahogany veneered sheet metal in between. Over
three production years, just 8,375 would be produced, each year
being more expensive than the last. By 1948, its final appearance,
the MSRP reached $3,395 making it one of the most expensive models
on Chrysler showrooms. The Town & Country would live on by
namesake, but never be the same in elegance, custom craftsmanship,
or design! Today, well-preserved originals command deserving
values. And from a restoration standpoint, hard to complete for the
same money considering the skillset required to properly finish one
today.
About this 1948 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible For Sale:
We could not be more proud to offer this 1948 Chrysler Town &
Country Woodie Convertible finished in factory-correct paint code
8- Gunmetal Grey over 42- Burgundy Leather/ Tan Broadmoor Cord
cloth interior, and Black cloth soft top! Having been restored both
cosmetically and mechanically, it is a brilliant blend of both
honest original and professionally restored! Features include
original 324ci Spitfire L-head Straight 8 producing 135hp mated to
the sophisticated, and perfectly operating Fluid-Drive
semi-automatic 4-speed transmission. Options include power-operated
folding top, dual MOPAR spotlights, dual outside mirrors, Marvel
Mystery Inverse oiling system, dual trumpet horns, pushbutton AM
radio, turn signals, Comfort Master heater, front-rear bumper
guards, and 8.20-15 Firestone Deluxe Champion wide whitewall
tires!
This outstanding example received a professional, engine out
re-spray of the paintwork while remaining on the original frame
leaving the undercarriage original to the 87,820 miles showing on
the odometer. The original wood with factory finger joints and
color tones all remain intact and in exceptional condition! The
fresh paintwork is outstanding along with brand new convertible top
& interior carpet all match the gorgeous re-chromed exterior
components for a showroom new appearance!
Inside, the car survived with an all original interior when it
arrived to our facility. We made the decision based on the
condition of the visual look of the dry leather that it required
replacement. The original cloth fabric was retained to support the
originality, and only the leather on the outside seating surfaces,
armrests, visors, and brand new rear boot cover were replaced. The
door panels and rear side cards remain original. It continues to
run with its 1948 date-code original engine bearing unit #C3963277
(titled off engine) with original components that include 6-volt
Chrysler/Autolite electrical system
(starter/distributor/generator), Ball & Ball carburetor, new
cloth-covered cloth wiring, original engine splash pans, engine
heat shields, replacement decal stickers, new hoses factory-style
clamps, all riding on a super solid original chassis with factory
floor pans & excellent body mounts! This example will also include
spare tire, jack, bag of tools, and boot cover bag. A Full CCCA
Classic!
The St, Louis Car Museum team proudly offers classic and collector
car sales, storage, detailing, and financing services to
enthusiasts around the world! We also work closely with a number of
trusted transportation and shipping companies for our client's
convenience. If you would like to set up a time to view this
classic Chrysler for sale in person, please contact one of our
representatives at (800)957-5707 or by messaging us, today!