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1949 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible
- 1949 Chrysler Town and country Convertible.
135 bhp, 323.5 cu. in. Spitfire L-head inline eight, Fluid-Drive semi-automatic transmission, independent front suspension with unequal-length A-arms and coil springs and semi-floating rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 131.5"
The 1949 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country represented the swan song for the elegant and low-production wooden model offering. Although Chrysler continued production of other models, they did not build any more true wood-bodied convertibles, and their departure from that particular segment was graceful and left a lasting legacy, which is evident today in both their rarity and associated market value. For most manufacturers, the postwar period marked a turning point in the definition of the model line, which involved narrowing and simplification of the offerings.
Throughout its short life span the Chrysler Town & Country was always desirable; the cars were fashionable and oftentimes difficult to obtain. This was especially true as production was limited to a mere 1,000 examples compared to almost 8,400 the previous year. The earlier models were truly beautiful cars that were indeed pleasing to the senses; however, by 1949, the buying public was ready to see a major departure from the warmed over prewar sheet metal that Detroit was still offering. To answer this, the freshened 1949 models became more streamlined in front with a new trunk design in the rear, making for a stylish, modern and handsome statement.
This particular example is in nice no. 3 condition.
The last owner owned her for 20 years. Engine is quiet and does not smoke. Both front and rear bumpers have been re chromed. The leather seats are nice and soft and it looks like the leather has been replaced a short while ago, but they have a slight color difference with the doorpanels etc. , something that can easily be taken care of by a light dye job. The paint is older and you will find some imperfections in it, however , the car is solid with no visible rust anywhere on the exterior. The undercarriage is all original , has not been worked on and is solid other than two spots in the rockerpanels just below the door seam. Frame is super solid. A good looking car ; basically a very nice driver quality car. We just had a brand new top installed ( expensive Mercedes style cloth ) and a nice new carpet. If you don't want to spend $130,000 to 150,000 for a similar , all restored car , but are looking for one to enjoy and drive and cosmetically tinker with just a little bit ,like re-chroming the tail lights for example , then this is your car. Best of all , I'm asking a VERY reasonable price ! CHECK OUT THE WALK AROUND MOVIE UNDER THE MOVIE LINK Please CALL for more info , thank you. JP , 954 5250600
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