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Est: £207,804 - £264,478

1947 Chrysler Town and Country Sedan "Big Red

United States • 8 Oct 2026 • Lot 396

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AI Listing Summary

A rare 1940s Chrysler Town and Country sedan with an eight-cylinder engine, one of only four known survivors. This car has a documented history with noted collectors and underwent a high-quality restoration, making it a desirable classic.

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Condition 

8

High-quality restoration, well-maintained.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

44,000 miles

Reg Number:

12D 732

RHD/LHD:

LHD

To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' The Hershey Auction event, 7 - 8 October 2026.

$275,000 - $350,000 USD Among the most famous of all Town and Country variantsOne of about 100 eight-cylinder Town and Country sedans built, and four known survivors Formerly owned by Bob Porter, Lloyd Mayes, and Jim CovertWell-preserved, high-quality restoration with virtually every available accessoryLegendary in Chrysler circles for its equipment and qualityA CCCA Full Classic The Chrysler Town and Country was introduced in 1941, with an ash- and mahogany-framed body and hand-built using techniques more closely associated with fine wooden boat construction.

It projected an image of affluence and leisure that increased traffic at Chrysler dealerships nationwide.

The late-1940s sedan and convertible models, in particular, were considered elite symbols of social status among America’s wealthiest families.Among the rarest production Town and Country variants is the eight-cylinder sedan.

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£5,130

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£44,005

Median Price (Since 2020)

£173,055

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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