1949 Chrysler Town and Country features an L-head inline straight-eight engine with a 323.5 cubic inch displacement, producing 135 horsepower. It comes equipped with a Prestomatic Fluid Drive semi-automatic transmission and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. The vehicle weighs approximately 4,610 pounds and rides on a 131.5-inch wheelbase, with solid ash wood body panels with a complete nut and bolt restoration.

This model introduces an all-new body style for 1949 and marks Chrysler’s final woodyin. convertible. It also celebrates Chrysler’s 25th anniversary of building automobiles. Only 993 Town and Country convertibles are produced that year, and it’s estimated that roughly 115 still exist today.

It features several industry firsts, including a padded dashboard and a starter/ignition key switch, highlighting Chrysler’s focus on innovation and luxury during this era.
This is for sale in the May 21 - 23, 2026 Collector Car Auction - Toronto, find it here: https://www.northtorontoauction.com/auctions/25044/lot/183675-1949-chrysler-town-and-country

1949 Chrysler Town & Country