This Chrysler Town & Country got away, but there are more like it here.

1948 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible

Bid to $79,500 on 11/16/23

This 1948 Chrysler Town & Country convertible underwent a refurbishment that was completed in 2002 before it was purchased by the seller in 2022. The car is finished in metallic green with ash and mahogany wood paneling over matching leather with Highlander plaid cloth accents, and power comes from a 323ci L-head inline-eight paired with a four-speed Fluid Drive semi-automatic transmission. Features include a power-operated dark green soft top, a driver-side spotlight, a retractable antenna, a reverse light, an AM radio, a clock, and a heater. This New Yorker-series Town & Country is now offered in North Stonington, Connecticut, with refurbishment photos and a South Carolina title in the seller’s name.

The car was delivered from the factory in Noel Green (30) and was repainted in its factory color during the 2002 refurbishment. Features include white ash and mahogany wood trim panels, chrome bumpers and trim, a retractable antenna, a driver-side spotlight, dual side-view mirrors, and a chrome Chrysler-branded turned-down exhaust tip. The power-operated green soft top is stowed under a matching canvas boot.

The 15″ steel wheels wear chrome hubcaps and trim rings and are mounted with 8.20–15 Denman bias-ply whitewall tires. The C39 Town & Country rode on a 127.5″ wheelbase and featured an independent front suspension with coil springs as well as a live rear axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs. Braking is provided by hydraulic drums at all four corners.

The cabin features front and rear bench seats trimmed in green leather with Highlander plaid wool inserts on the seats and door panels. Equipment includes an AM radio, a clock, a locking glovebox, and a Mopar Deluxe Model 36 heater.

The green three-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 110-mph speedometer as well as gauges for water temperature, amperage, oil pressure, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows under 1,300 miles, approximately 200 of which were added under the seller’s ownership. Total mileage is unknown.

The 323.5ci Spitfire L-head inline-eight features five main bearings and was factory rated at 135 horsepower.

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed Fluid Drive semi-automatic transmission.

A collection of photos taken during the 2002 refurbishment can be seen in the gallery.

The South Carolina title carries Exempt and Antique brands.

Photo Gallery

Auction Result

High Bid	USD $79,500 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended	November 16, 2023 at 10:54AM PT
Bids	31

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