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1947 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible

7401951roadUnited States
Engine
Inline eight-cylinder
Colour
Green

A 1947 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible, chassis 7401951, built on the New Yorker platform and representing the most expensive model in Chrysler's postwar lineup. Originally finished in Catalina tan, the car is now presented in green and is equipped with the standard straight-eight engine, a white ash structural framework, and mahogany veneer panels. It has been held by a single Swiss owner since at least 1990, with documented maintenance including extensive wood and interior work in 2017.

Ownership

  1. Auction sale
    Sold €132,250 (≈ $145K)

    RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →

  2. 1990 →
    Swiss single owner
    partial documentation

    Car has been held by one owner in Switzerland since at least 1990; invoices document regular upkeep including extensive wood and interior work carried out in 2017.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. 2017
    Restoration

    Approximately 280 hours of labour applied to the wooden trim and interior to bring both to the best possible presentational standard.

    Work supported by invoices retained with the car.

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