Vehicle Description
Very rare Town & Country convertible in outstanding condition,
inside and out!� Showcasing a terrific blend of� original and
professionally restored, all while remaining wonderfully authentic
throughout!� All correct components, original wood, and a splendid
operating vehicle!� Full CCCA Classic!� Act quickly! 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 New Yorker's 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. We
could not be more proud to offer this 1948 Chrysler Town & Country
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!� We would invite interested parties to schedule an
appointment as soon as possible! Thanks for your interest!