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42 - 1948 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible ** No reserve Chass…
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Estimate €30,000 - €40,000
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1948 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible ** No reserve Chassis: 7407321 Type C39N 8.2-litre Cadillac V8 engine Registration documents pending The New Yorker range shared its technical and structural basis with the Royal, Windsor and Saratoga models. Positioned in a higher segment, the model was priced in 1946 from $1,825 to $2,725, justifying the addition of two specific body styles: a two-door, six-seater ‘all-steel’ convertible, and a Town and Country-style open-top variant, complementing the saloon version already available. This convertible is based on the short-wheelbase chassis of 308 cm, whilst the saloons used a 354 cm platform. The lacquered woodwork consists of ash for the light sections and Honduran mahogany for the dark panels. This example has been part of the same collection for many years. It has undergone a major mechanical modification with the fitting of an 8.2-litre (500 cu in) Cadillac V8 engine mated to its automatic gearbox. The powertrain is operational and the gear ratios engage; however, the fuel tank is damaged and will need to be replaced before any use. The vehicle has undergone a stabilised restoration. The electro-hydraulic soft top is operational and its covering is intact, as are the chrome fittings and the bespoke imitation alligator leather upholstery. Apart from the powertrain, the main modification from the original configuration concerns the dashboard instrumentation, which has been replaced by aviation-inspired dials. This Chrysler Town and Country represents a milestone in American automotive design of the immediate post-war period. This 1946 Chrysler New Yorker Town and Country convertible stands out for its bodywork combining steel with ash and mahogany wood panelling. Long-held by a single owner, this example has been fitted with an 8.2-litre Cadillac V8 engine and automatic transmission for ease of use. **Sold on behalf of a member of SAS Osenat. 1948 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible Chassis: 7407321 Type C39N 8.2L Cadillac V8 engine Vehicle registration in progress The New Yorker range shared its technical and structural underpinnings with the Royal, Windsor and Saratoga models. Positioned in a higher segment, the model was priced between $1,825 and $2,725 in 1946, justifying the addition of two specific body styles: a two-door, six-seat “all-steel” convertible, as well as a Town and Country-style convertible, complementing the already available hardtop version. This convertible is built on the short-wheelbase chassis (308 cm), whilst the saloons used a 354 cm platform. The lacquered wood trim consists of ash for the light sections and Honduran mahogany for the dark panels. This example has been part of the same collection for many years. It has undergone a major mechanical modification with the installation of an 8.2-litre (500 cu in) Cadillac V8 engine paired with its automatic transmission. The powertrain is operational and the gear ratios engage; however, the fuel tank is deteriorated and will need to be replaced before any use. The vehicle features a stabilised vintage restoration. The electro-hydraulic convertible top is functional and its covering is preserved, as are the chrome trim and the custom alligator-skin-look upholstery. Apart from the powertrain, the main modification from the original configuration concerns the dashboard instrumentation, which has been replaced with aviation-inspired gauges. This Chrysler Town and Country represents a milestone in American automotive design from the immediate post-war period. This 1946 Chrysler New Yorker Town and Country convertible stands out for its bodywork, which combines steel with ash and mahogany wood trim. Long owned by a single owner, this example has been fitted with an 8.2-litre Cadillac V8 engine and automatic transmission for simplified operation.
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 2:00 PM
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