Reynard Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) https://ottumwa.craigslist.org/cto/d/salem-1946-chrysler-town-and-country/7673708536.html Great project from and elderly man's estate sale. Clean original car with one repaint in original color. Unrestored wood in excellent condition. Straight 8 cyl. and fluid drive trans. Very nice interior and near mint chrome in interior and very clean exterior chrome. Nice solid original. Runs great but brakes need attention. Needs a little work a week or two and be driving this to shows or restore. Wood is original in great shape with original clear patina. Was last driven by elderly man not many years ago often as this was one of his favorite cars in his collection. Can store for months if needed for free with payment until shipper can pick up. Located se iowa. 52649 Zip code (319) 931-7141 Jeff Cleere Edited October 6, 2023 by Reynard (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 I really like the look of this T&C! You usually only see examples that have had a six-figure restoration and look it. I especially like the blackwall tires with the white painted "doughnut" beauty rings. If I had that kind of money, I would love to just clean this up a bit and enjoy it "as is." But I don't have that kind of money! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 I could learn to love this one quite easily…….I did a total brake re-do on my NY’er last winter. Would likely take a LOT less time for me to do another. Hmmmmmm…. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 5 hours ago, Jeff Perkins / Mn said: I could learn to love this one quite easily Oh no. Here we go again. You would look really good in this car! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classiclines Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 I think this is the best picture - for the folks who "just have-to-have a backup camera," this dash provides the perfect location... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Perkins / Mn Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 (edited) 25 minutes ago, classiclines said: I think this is the best picture - for the folks who "just have-to-have a backup camera," this dash provides the perfect location... I agree! My pic is being used by a local radio station for their promotion work. Edited October 6, 2023 by Jeff Perkins / Mn (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 (edited) 15 hours ago, neil morse said: I really like the look of this T&C! You usually only see examples that have had a six-figure restoration and look it. I especially like the blackwall tires with the white painted "doughnut" beauty rings. If I had that kind of money, I would love to just clean this up a bit and enjoy it "as is." But I don't have that kind of money! I would have to agree with Neil on this one. The only Town and Countries that I have seen have been large dollar restorations, where you could eat off of any part in the engine bay. The dash is absolutely beautiful (great styling). My only thoughts were that you might be able to sand the wood and clear coat it to get rid of the scratches and the engine bay could use a little clean up. GLWTS Edited October 7, 2023 by kingrudy (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGRAB Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Nice car but, pretty sure it is the one that sold for $44k in June at the Wheeler auction.. at least looks like it to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 Well I do agree with the interior as it looks pretty good. But I hate the colors used on the wheels and those tractor tires have got to go. Moreover the tan colored top just doesn't work with other colors of the car. On top of that the seller notes that it needs brake work. Many of the cars I have bought they needed brake drums, wheel cylinders, brake shoes and master cylinders so I assume the worst and hope for the best. Needless to to say I don't skimp on brakes! For 58K I not feeling it... That's big asking price so the seller can give buyer the privilege of spending more money on the car. Another thing, if the car runs why is the air cleaner missing and the carburetor covered with plastic? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 10 hours ago, MGRAB said: Nice car but, pretty sure it is the one that sold for $44k in June at the Wheeler auction.. at least looks like it to me. I think you are correct. I spoke with the seller and he said he bought this car and maybe another one at an estate auction. The car was one of many others in the collection. He then said that he buys cars at estate sales, gets them running, cleans them up and then drives them around for the summer then "flips" (his words) them. The air cleaner is there but he took it off to get a better picture of the engine. As far as the wood goes (his words again) the guy he bought it from did not want to refinish it because it is (supposedly) the original finish from when the car was new. Also, the interior was redone. Overall the car looks solid and if I had the room/cash I'd be a serious buyer on this one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted October 7, 2023 Share Posted October 7, 2023 10 hours ago, MGRAB said: Nice car but, pretty sure it is the one that sold for $44k in June at the Wheeler auction.. at least looks like it to me. You would be surprised how much dealer inventory comes from public auctions. The number of people that will buy sight unseen or can be present is very small vs those that want to take their time with a standard transaction. If he bought it right at 44K he may end up making money. It happens all the time. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel boeve Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 Exactly same car sold last weekend in Belgium Bonhams auction for 50.000 euro plus 18% .I played along till 40K but then i let it go .nice driving original car , seats a little bit worn, nice chrome .The owner died about 3 years ago and it sat since then .Never been restored . https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/28312/lot/188/1946-chrysler-new-yorker-town-and-country-woodie-convertible-chassis-no-7401313-engine-no-c39-12062/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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