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Single Belgian family ownership since the 1970s 1946 Chrysler New Yorker 'Town & Country' Woodie Convertible
Belgium • 8 Oct 2023
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AI Listing Summary
This 1946 Chrysler New Yorker 'Town & Country' Woodie Convertible boasts single Belgian family ownership since the 1970s. It features a 5.3-litre V8 engine, restoration in the 1960s, and documented history including film appearances and exhibition showings, adding to its collectible appeal despite some wear.
Condition
6
While the car has been restored, the listing mentions that the leather seats are original (though re-upholstered) and the wood has been repaired but not replaced, suggesting some level of wear and tear. Additionally, the listing notes that the engine is believed to have never been overhauled, which could indicate potential mechanical issues down the line. However, the car has been well-maintained, as evidenced by the Contrôle Technique being valid up to 2025 and the presence of documentation regarding work carried out in 2020. The car's history, including its appearance in a movie and exhibition at Autoworld, adds to its appeal.
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Chassis No:
7401313
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Reg Number:
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RHD/LHD:
LHD
• Rare and collectible American luxury soft-top with 5.3-litre (323.5ci) V8 engine • Highly desirable 'Woodie' • Rare survivor • Featured in the movie 'Arrêt d'urgence' in France in 1994 • Featured on the cover of Le Fanatique de l'Automobile, 1978 • Exhibited at the exposition L'Automobile dans la Bande Dessinée in Paris, 1991 Such was the demand for vehicles in the immediate aftermath of WW2, that the 1946 Chryslers - like most other American makes - reappeared looking much the same as in 1942, though the wood-embellished Town & Country model, previously available only as a station wagon, was now made either as a sedan or two-door convertible on both the New Yorker (eight-cylinder) and Windsor (six-cylinder) chassis.
With their contrasting ash framing, mahogany veneer and steel panels, and boasting a level if finish that would be the envy of the finest yachts, these Town & Country models were certainly very striking.
They were also the best-equipped and most expensive models in the...
Points of note
£8,768
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£24,697
Median Price (Since 2020)
£83,222
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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