1949 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible
- Colour
- Indian Maroon with matching convertible top
A 1949 Chrysler Town and Country convertible finished in Indian Maroon with matching top, chrome wire wheels, and a red leather and tartan interior. One of the final 50 of just 993 examples produced that year, it represents the first all-steel Town and Country body without structural ash framing. Fully restored in 1991, it subsequently won a special award at the 2006 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance and has since passed through two well-regarded private collections.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$114,800
- → 2006Acquisition unknownBruce Earlinpartial documentation
Well-known enthusiast based in Milford, Pennsylvania; the car won a special award at Amelia Island under his stewardship and was sold shortly after that event.
- 2006 → 2017Private saleThomas F. Derropartial documentation
Car was carefully preserved in his private collection; paint, woodwork, and interior remained in near-original condition throughout his ownership.
- 2017 →Private saleCurrent ownerpartial documentation
Part of a well-regarded private collection; car maintained in the preserved condition received from previous owner.
Competition
- 20062006 Amelia Island Concours d'EleganceSpecial award winner
Car was entered under ownership of Bruce Earlin and received a special recognition award.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1991Restoration
Comprehensive restoration carried out, returning the car to its original Indian Maroon finish and period-correct specification.
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