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£54,842
1946 Chrysler New Yorker "Town & Country" cabriolet
France • 29 Jun 2024
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AI Listing Summary
This classic 1950s Chrysler 'Town & Country' cabriolet boasts a rare "woodie" body and a rich history, including appearances in a film and magazine. It has been owned by the same family for 50 years and partially restored in the 1960s, making it an ideal vintage vehicle for enthusiasts.
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The car description indicates that the car has been partially restored in the 1960s, respecting its original features, and has been well-maintained. It also mentions a large collection of photos, which suggests that the car's condition has been documented and cared for over the years. The listing does not mention any significant cosmetic or mechanical issues, indicating that the car is in overall solid condition.
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Chassis No:
7401313
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Titre de circulation belge Châssis n° 7401313
Moteur n° C39-12062 - Very rare "woodie" cabriolet bodywork
- Owned within the same family of enthusiasts for 50 years
- Appeared on the cover of Fanatique de l'Automobile and in the film Arrêt d'urgence
- The ideal car for lunch on the beaches of Ramatuelle
Jorge Bartholin Cuevas bought this splendid Chrysler 'Town & Country' cabriolet brand new in New York; a car with a sophisticated wooden frame that, at the time, cost the price of a Cadillac.
He had it brought to his home in Biarritz, where the sunny climate was particularly conducive to enjoying its open-top design.
In 1952, he sold it to a Parisian enthusiast who owned a house in the same town and used it to transport his family and guests to the beach.
Equipped with a 5.3-litre V8 and partially restored in the 1960s, paying respect to its original features, it was purchased in 1972 by Patrick Van der Stricht, a founding member of the Historical Vehicle Club Belgium and, in Ju...
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£8,768
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£24,697
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£83,222
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