Among the most iconic American automotive designs 2023 AACA National First Prize; CCCA Full Classic One of just 3,309 Town and Country Convertibles produced for 1948 Stunning Newport Blue over brown leather and tan cord upholstery with tan convertible top 324-cu.-in.

inline eight-cylinder engine; three-speed Fluid Drive transmission The Chrysler Town and Country was introduced in 1941 as a wood-bodied car with the same basic lines as Chrysler’s steel-bodied models, yet one that also had greater refinement, quality, panache, and a level of artistry that recalled a bygone era.

Its ash and mahogany bodywork projected an image of affluence and leisure that increased traffic at Chrysler dealerships nationwide.

The model became an immediate status symbol and a favorite of the rich and famous.

The 1948 Chrysler New Yorker Town and Country had a base price of $3,220 before options—a 20 percent premium over the cost of a comparable New Yorker.

For this model year, the mahogany veneer panel...