Award-Winning 1946 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible
Highest Bid:
$75,000
Ends In:
Award-Winning 1946 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible
Award-Winning 1946 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible
Award-Winning 1946 Chrysler Town & Country Convertible
High Bidder: Str8eight
Highest Bid: $75,000 (USD)
End Date: 05/14/2021, 11:40 AM PDT
Location:
Boise, Idaho 83686
Seller:
JimV
Engine:
323ci I8
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
0 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
7401900
Lot Number:
7032148
High Bidder: Str8eight
Ends In:
End Date:
Location:
Boise, Idaho 83686
Seller:
JimV
Engine:
323ci I8
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
0 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
7401900
AutoCheck Report
Not Available
Lot Number:
7032148
If a bid is placed within the last minute of an auction, an additional minute is added to ensure all bidders have a fair chance to bid. Bid carefully. Please complete your vehicle due-diligence prior to bidding. Bids are binding and by placing your bid you agree to our User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
This 1946 Chrysler Town & Country convertible was the recipient of a professional frame-off restoration that involved a full repaint, a new interior, and refinished exterior brightwork with wood trim. It features a refurbished factory radio, new Coker tires, and a new radiator. Powered by a 323ci straight-8 paired with a fluid drive semi-automatic transmission, this postwar first-generation Town & Country has received numerous awards including Best of Show at the W.P. Chrysler National Meet, and is now offered with a clear Idaho title in the seller’s name.
This Town & Country was resprayed in maroon as part of a comprehensive, frame-off restoration. According to the seller, the investment into the built is in excess of $200k spent. All exterior brightwork was re-chromed at the time, and the wood trim with ash framing and mahogany panels was refinished by a specialist in California. The tan canvas soft convertible top is in excellent condition as per the seller, and fit and finish throughout the exterior was a key component of the restoration effort.
Factory steel wheels with full covers are wrapped in new Coker wide whitewall tires.
The interior was professionally reupholstered as part of the restoration and is fitted with maroon leather with broadcloth inserts along with matching door panels, a two-tone maroon and black metal dash, and new maroon carpeting. The factory Mopar 802 Philco radio has a unique vertical layout flanked by an analog clock and has been restored and upgraded with an FM conversion. The trunk spring openers have been converted to gas-assisted struts.
Instrumentation is framed by a 3-spoke steering wheel and includes a 110-mph speedometer along with accompanying gauges for fuel, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and voltage. The 5-digit mechanical odometer has a low reading and true mileage on the chassis is unknown.
The 323ci straight-8 made 135 horsepower when new but has been rebuilt and received a new radiator from Brass Works. The electrical system was fully serviced and a new wiring loom from Y&Z was installed. Power is transferred to the rear wheels through a fluid drive semi-automatic transmission and a column-mounted shift lever.
Additional photos showing the condition of the underside are available in the gallery.
The car will come with original manuals, a set of keys, and past awards won.
