6T-FinSeeker Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 (edited) For sale on Facebook: 1949 Chrysler Windsor Traveler 4-door Sedan in Pottsville, PA - $12,500 - Must be a member of Facebook to access Seller's contact information. On 8/24, Seller reduced price to $12,000 Link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/845376747193949/-1949-Chrysler-Traveler Seller's Description: 1949 Chrysler Windsor Traveler 4-door Sedan Driven 83,067 miles Manual transmission Exterior color: Brown · Interior color: Brown I am listing this 1949 (first series- aka leftover 1948) Chrysler Traveler for my uncle Mike who is not Facebook savvy. We have had this car in the collection for over 20 years and it is in remarkably good original condition. The paint is original with the exception of the rear fenders which were professionally repainted due to paint defects from the sun. The original paint presents exceptionally well but does have some chips and scuffs. The interior is also in very nice original shape and features an absolutely beautiful dashboard which Chrysler was known for during this era. Mechanically the car was gone through about 12 years ago and was just recently on a 4 hour road-trip with no issues whatsoever. The car has its original flathead 6 cylinder engine, Fluid Drive transmission, and 6 volt electrical system. An electric fuel pump was added to the car over the years. If anyone would like further information on the car please message me and I will happily get you in touch with my uncle. Edited August 27, 2023 by 6T-FinSeeker update status (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted August 22, 2023 Author Share Posted August 22, 2023 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 The dash is amazing. Too bad the rear fender color wasn't a better match but that wouldn't keep a guy from driving and enjoying this car. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 I love that interior and dash…..almost as much as my Highlander! As I have stated before these cars are very underrated and make for a very smooth hiway cruiser. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Speedometer numerals' look uneven. Doesn't this indicate it has been messed with? Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 If you would like to know a lot more about this Chrysler Traveler, it was featured on a My Classic Car episode with Dennis Gage about two years ago. One way to see it is to watch it on YouTube under "1949 Chrysler Windsor Traveler owned and driven by a young guy!" 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 What a wonderfully preserved original! Even the fragile dash plastic is in good condition. The heavy vinyl Chrysler used to upholster the Chrysler Windsor Travelers and DeSoto Suburbans was a coated cloth-backed material that was extremely durable. When we walked junkyards that still held these cars years ago, when we'd find one, I would always check the condition of the upholstery. Other than being dirty, they rarely showed signs of wear, looked like a good cleaning would do the job to restore them. The car itself was usually pretty weathered and rough, but the upholstery was still good. Concurrent and later Kaiser and Frazer Travelers and Vagabonds had similarly durable vinyl interiors. Later on, the 1952-56 Mercury hardtops and station wagons seemed to employ the same quality vinyl as these Mopars. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Great old survivor. Pottsville area was my home turf as a kid. Not too far from Hershey if you decide to investigate it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 @Ben Bruce aka First Born here is my odometer for comparison……. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Perfect Hershey HPOF Class car! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 You have a beauty there Jeff! Chrysler came up with some artistic dashboards in the past. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 What a cool car, appropriately named and attractively priced. The interior needs a good cleaning for sure! However what happened to the engine area? The routing of the heater hoses is either a bizarre design or someone just "made it work". But I do like the car... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 1 hour ago, deac said: What a cool car, appropriately named and attractively priced. The interior needs a good cleaning for sure! However what happened to the engine area? The routing of the heater hoses is either a bizarre design or someone just "made it work". But I do like the car... That heater hose hookup is "making it work." Originally there were 90* molded hoses connected to tubing laid widthwise against the firewall for inlet and outlet circuits. There were individual heaters for driver and passenger sides, with air flow coming out vents in each kick panel. In the 1960s I had two DeSoto Suburbans so equipped, and molded hoses of that size were not readily available in the aftermarket. I went to a dozen different Chry/DeS dealer parts departments to find the four molded hoses I needed for one car. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 2 hours ago, Grimy said: That heater hose hookup is "making it work." Sometimes you have to just do with what’s available. Some people are a lot better at making it look good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 The roof rack does it for me. Fun car to cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillOutThere Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 I have always enjoyed cleaning up an original car including its engine compartment. Just by the photos, I want so bad to get my bottle of diesel, rags and nitrile gloves and "wash down" that firewall. Afterwards I'm sure it can be waxed! IT NEEDS IT. But not so much that I'm willing to purchase another car! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 If this was a DeSoto Suburban Sedan I'd have bought it already...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted August 24, 2023 Author Share Posted August 24, 2023 On 8/24, Seller marked the Facebook ad "Pending." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted August 27, 2023 Author Share Posted August 27, 2023 (edited) On 8/26, Seller marked the Facebook ad "SOLD!" Sold in 7 days! Someone just purchased a very nice car! Edited August 27, 2023 by 6T-FinSeeker (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyJim Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 I am the proud owner of this fine automobile. I'll have lots of questions and will be searching for parts. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 6 hours ago, GrumpyJim said: I am the proud owner of this fine automobile. I'll have lots of questions and will be searching for parts. Congratulations on your purchase, Jim! Your "new" Windsor Traveler is a grand automobile - hope you have many happy miles! JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 You’re going to have a lot of fun in that car. Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Wonderful! Enjoy the heck out of it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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