1947 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible

7403287roadUnited States

Engine: 5.3L (323.5 cu. in.) L-head inline-eight, 135 bhp
Colour: Panama Sand

A 1947 Chrysler Town and Country Convertible, one of approximately 8,368 produced across the 1946–1948 model run and among the rare post-war automobiles recognised as a CCCA Full Classic. Based on the top-tier New Yorker platform with a straight-eight engine, it was restored by the well-regarded Al Prueitt & Sons of Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, and finished in factory Catalina Tan. It retains period fittings including a power-operated convertible top, whitewall tyres, fog lights, and a two-tone interior.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$106,400
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
—Auction sale
Sold US$170,500
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
Date unknown
Owner who commissioned restoration (two prior owners ago)
partial documentation
This owner arranged a comprehensive restoration carried out by Al Prueitt and Sons in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania.
Date unknown
Previous owner (one prior to consignor)
none documentation

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

—Restoration
Al Prueitt & Sons
Full restoration carried out to factory specification, including finish in Catalina Tan (factory code 9) with a power-operated tan convertible top, period wheel covers, and whitewall tyres.
Work was undertaken two owners before the current consignor. Workshop located in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania.

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