1948 Chrysler New Yorker Town and Country Convertible
- Colour
- Newport Blue
The 1948 Chrysler New Yorker Town and Country Convertible is a rare, hand-finished woody convertible finished in Newport Blue with ash framing, Di-Noc woodgrain panels, and a brown leather and tan cord interior. Recognised by the Classic Car Club of America as a Full Classic, the car underwent a high-quality restoration under a previous owner in the late 1990s and received an Antique Automobile Club of America National First Prize in 2023 following further cosmetic attention.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$107,800
- 2021 →Acquisition unknownRon Jurypartial documentation
Maintained the car carefully after acquisition and commissioned minor cosmetic work in 2023.
- Date unknownPrior owner who commissioned restorationpartial documentation
Undertook a high-quality full restoration of the vehicle during the late 1990s, covering bodywork, wood framing, interior, and convertible top.
Competition
- 2023Antique Automobile Club of America National2023 AACA National MeetFirst Prize
Vehicle earned top national recognition in its class following minor cosmetic attention that same year.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2023Bodywork
Minor cosmetic refurbishments were carried out to maintain the car's presentation standard following its acquisition by the current owner.
Work preceded and supported the AACA National First Prize awarded in 2023.
- —Restoration
A comprehensive, high-quality restoration was completed under a prior owner during the late 1990s, encompassing the Newport Blue paintwork, ash and Di-Noc wood framing, and the brown leather and tan cord interior.
Described as having been executed to a high level of detail; precise year within the late 1990s is not specified.
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