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1947 Chrysler Town & Country
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Year of manufacture1947
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Mileage13 092 mi / 21 070 km
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Car typeOther
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Lot number136
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Reference number1242
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DriveLHD
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ConditionUsed
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Exterior brand colourother
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Location
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Exterior colourOther
Description
Chassis No. 7404961
Engine No. C39-46195 B
Among the most exciting postwar American luxury cars, the Chrysler Town and Country evolved from the wood-bodied station wagons built by the company in 1941 and 1942. A wagon model was now gone, but was replaced by a convertible and sedan, most frequently built on the eight- and six-cylinder chassis, respectively, with similarly finely crafted hardwood coachwork. Each Town and Country was assembled with remarkable care and finesse, using only the finest materials both inside and out, and was truly a piece of fine furniture on four wheels, as each piece of wood was hand-fit throughout.
Unsurprisingly, the convertible version in particular became not just a powerful draw for Chrysler showrooms, but a special status symbol, beloved by captains of industry and Hollywood film stars alike. Truly the flagship of the company, it remains one of the most collectible automobiles of the early postwar era, and examples figure into the finest stables and museums all over the world.
The Town and Country convertible offered here was formerly part of the collection of Jim Covert of Jupiter, Florida. Mr. Covert was noted for his superbly selected automobiles, maintained to an extremely high standard – in particular, several outstanding Town and Countries, all of which were selected for their rarity and quality, and were restored to be the very best of their kind.
This convertible was brilliantly refinished for Mr. Covert in Newport Blue with the complementary Highlander leather and wool tartan cloth interior, which is remarkable to behold and was an original factory option. As an excellent original example prior to restoration, it remains wonderfully authentic throughout, finished to the highest level without being overly restored as so many of its ilk are. Built prior to the late-1947 introduction of Di-Noc inner decals, it is coachbuilt in the fashion of early Town and Countries, and thus retains all of its original, factory-installed Arkansas white ash framing and Honduras mahogany inner panels. All of the wood is in outstanding condition for its age – a great rarity among Town and Countries, which truly makes this particular car stand out.
Now accepted as a 'Full Classic' by the Classic Car Club of America, this superb Town and Country has been lovingly preserved within its current owner's private museum, well-maintained and kept in the best possible condition. Worthy of inclusion in the finest collection, it is one of the very best in the world, still representing the absolute best that Chrysler had to offer.