Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present this absolutely
exceptional and stunning example of this completely rust and
accident free amp; fully restored 1948 Chrysler Town amp; Country 2
Door Convertible Coupe with it's reliable and virtually
bullet-proof Chrysler in line 323 c.i. 8 cylinder engine matched to
a manual semi automatic 3 speed 'Fluid Drive' Hydraulic
transmission! A Beloved Chrysler, Limited-Production Halo ModelCCCA
Full Classic Outstanding Presentation in Newport Blue over Dark Red
Leather Interior 324 CID L-Head Inline 8-Cylinder Engine Single
Downdraft Carburetor 135 HP at 3,400 RPM 3-Speed Fluid Drive
Semiautomatic Transmission 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes Front
Independent Suspension with Coil Springs Rear Live Axle with
Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs Newport Blue with Red interior Red
convertible top The Chrysler Town and Country epitomized luxury,
quality, and the sporting life and by 1948 was the highest price T
amp;C yet! A far cry from the utilitarian options that gave rise to
the working Woodies of the 1930s and 1940s, the Town and Country
was the vision of the Chrysler Corporation general manager Dave
Wallace who championed the idea as a limited-production vehicle to
generate showroom traffic. The first Town and Country models were
sold in 1941 and 1942, and while production halted with the US
entry into WWII, the Town and Country returned for 1946 to 1948
with a low-production sedan and dashing convertible. Walter P.
Chrysler had founded the Chrysler Corporation in 1925, when the
Maxwell Motor Company was re-organized into the Chrysler
Corporation. The Chrysler was initially a six-cylinder automobile,
but Walter steered them towards a full line offering, including
everything from trucks to luxury cars. This period of great success
earned Chrysler a place at the table in Detroit known as the Big
Three. After the abrupt halt of production at the onset of World
War II, production was resumed after the war at nearly twice the
speed in 1946. The Big Three scrambled to meet the imminent demand
of excited new car buyers; however, Chrysler did so with a bit more
creative gusto that helped institute immediate demand for some of
their new models. The height of luxury at the time was the Town
amp; Country convertible. One of the most memorable post-war
Chryslers ever built, the Town and Country's steel front end was
all 'Town' and the White Ash wooden-bodied rear was all 'Country',
and these elegant automobiles were equally at home in Manhattan or
on your country estate. This particularly fine example is freshly
finished in the correct Chrysler Newport Blue, with excellent
chrome and trim throughout. The presentation of the car is top
shelf from any angle, and the 1948 Town and Country is eligible for
CCCA Tours, as it is one of the most elegant and easy to drive Full
Classics you can find. The Chrysler Town amp; Country was one of
the most exciting postwar cars produced. A favorite of celebrities,
personalities, and the rich and famous, made it the first choice of
the Hollywood crowd. The convertible was the most favored of the
Town amp; Country line with limited production and reportedly
possibly fewer than 200 remaining today. The body style was the
most memorable of all the Chryslers with its name coming from the
combination of the steel front end representing 'Town' and the wood
paneled rear portion resembling 'Country'. This handsome 1948 Town
and Country Convertible is presented in perhaps the ideal color
combination, as Chryslers 'Newport Blue' is the perfect compliment
to the richness of the varnished timbers, which we believe to be
original and which are fully restored. The car drives as good as it
looks with the semiautomatic transmission functioning smoothly and
always shifting predictably at 28 mph. Eligible for numerous
concours events and now enjoying Full Classic status with the CCCA,
this is a wonderfully versatile and elegant Chrysler an American
luxury car worthy of the finest collections and the most memorable
drives. These 1946-48 years are the classic 'T amp; C' models most
enthusiasts and collectors aspire to own. The bodies were framed
with white ash, fitted with interlocking miters, and varnished to
perfection. Mahogany veneer plywood filled the spaces within the
framing. They feature a Spitfire Straight Eight, 323.5 cu. inch
engine developing 135 horsepower coupled to a unique fluid drive
semi-automatic transmission. This particularly beautiful Town amp;
Country was an incredible all original wood and paint example prior
to the painstaking nut and bolt restoration finished in the most
striking of color combinations of Newport Blue with a Dark Red
leather interior. The original spare wheel is in it's rightful
storage place in the trunk. The 323 8 cylinder engine is extremely
strong and powerful and this particular car drives magnificently -
must be driven to be fully appreciated - drives straight as an
arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles. This is a
rare opportunity to own an absolutely beautifully restored with
superb attention to detail and a great daily driving example of an
obviously never abused (and oozing pride of ownership since it's
remarkable restoration) 1948 Chrysler Town amp; Country Convertible
in simply stunning amp; unrivaled condition throughout! We doubt
that few finer examples could possibly exist.
