Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America’s Auburn Fall event, September 1-4, 2016.
Chassis No.
7410732
Estimate:
$ 90,000 - $110,000 US
The 1949 Chrysler Town & Country represented the swan song for the elegant and low-production wooden-bodied model, which was part of the New Yorker series and directed to a refined clientele. Throughout its short life span the Chrysler Town & Country was always desirable; the cars were fashionable and often difficult to obtain.
The 1949 Town & Country convertible offered an all-new body style that reflected the trend towards longer, lower and wider styling. The wood was no longer structural, but became decoration, preserving the cars good looks while improving structural rigidity and serviceability.
Built in limited numbers, just 993 convertibles would be produced for the 1949 model year, the last year of Chrysler’s elegant, handbuilt convertible. The exclusivity of this iconic motorcar makes it an ideal addition to any collection, large or small. Finished in a rich green-tone of the era and highlighted by the signature wood body components, whitewalls, dual mirrors and factory wheel covers, this is a collector car worthy of serious consideration.
