Hershey 2024
1948 Chrysler New Yorker Town and Country Convertible
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$67,100 USD | Sold
| Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Among the most iconic American automotive designs
- Offered for the first time in 25 years
- Powered by a 324-cu.-in. inline eight-cylinder engine paired with a three-speed Fluid Drive transmission
- Stunning in black over a Highlander upholstery package of blue vinyl with red tartan fabric inserts
- CCCA Full Classic
Introduced in 1941, the Chrysler Town and Country blended the finest aspects of sophistication and utility and embodies a remarkable chapter in American automotive design. It was instantly renowned for its exquisite construction, which included a combination of structural white ash and rich Honduran mahogany, all skillfully finished with the same attention to detail as fine furniture. Artisanal touches such as exposed finger joinery and complex contours showcased a level of craftsmanship that was becoming increasingly rare in mass-produced automobiles. Constructed on a 127.5-inch wheelbase, the Town and Country Convertible offered as much space and luxury as the sedan variants while its 323.5-cubic-inch straight eight-cylinder engine and Fluid Drive semi-automatic transmission ensured both substantial power and a smooth driving experience.
Offered for the first time in 25 years, this Town and Country Convertible ranks among the most unique of these already exclusive automobiles, being finished in black with the sought-after Highlander upholstery package of blue vinyl with red tartan fabric inserts. Period amenities include dual spotlights, push-button radio, automatic heater, clock, clear fog lights, and dual sideview mirrors. Chrome rim covers with proper, Chrysler-branded “baby moon” hubcaps dress the steel wheels shod in period-style Firestone wide whitewall tires.
The Town and Country's blend of high-end features, exquisite woodwork, and innovative design continues to captivate car enthusiasts and collectors, preserving its place as an iconic example of mid-20th-century American automotive excellence.