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1949 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country Convertible
The “Town and Country” model was introduced in 1941 by the Chrysler Corporation as a stylish station wagon featuring a wooden construction. Due to the onset of World War II in 1942, Chrysler halted car production, making this model short-lived. The post-war vehicles underwent significant changes, with the station wagon design being replaced by a full range of body styles, including an 8-cylinder convertible.
In 1949, a completely new design was introduced, marking the last year for the “Woodie” Town and Country Convertible. These prestigious "Woodies" were largely hand-built by Chrysler, with the frame constructed from American White Ash wood. The wooden parts for the Town & Country were supplied by Peking Wood Products in Helena, Arkansas, and then shipped to Chrysler’s Jefferson Avenue factory in Detroit for assembly. The wooden frame was first mounted before the body was placed, a labor-intensive process as the contours of the wood had to be shaped by hand. By mid-1949, the metal panels were installed within the wooden frame and then painted to match the body color.
- Body Type
- Engine Size
- Drive
- Model New Yorker Town & Country Convertible
- Year 1949
- Condition Used
- Mileage 1000
- No. of Owners 3
- Color
- Fuel Type Gasoline
- Transmission Semi-Automatic
- Seller Type Personal
