General Information

Serial #

7408393

Part Number

1

Total Parts

1

AKA

N/A

Patents

N/A

General Description

METAL/ ASHWOOD/ RUBBER/ CANVAS

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length

467.0 cm

Width

167.0 cm

Height

183.0 cm

Thickness

N/A

Weight

2045.0

Diameter

N/A

Volume

N/A

Lexicon

Group

Motorized Ground Transportation

Category

Automotive vehicles

Sub-Category

N/A

Manufacturer

AKA

Chrysler

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Michigan

City

Detroit

Context

Country

Worldwide

State/Province

Unknown

Period

1948 TO PRESENT

Canada

The car was imported in Canada only with government approval because of currency restrictions at the time. Reputed only 24 (or 21) produced for Canadian market. This vehicle is one of two survivors.

Function

Owner driven passenger vehicle for general transportation.

Technical

This model name, Town and Country, was first introduced in 1941 as a station-wagon. After the war, Chrysler put it on the market again but as a sedan and a two-door convertible. This model is considered as one of the most interesting models of Woodies for the period. It shows craftsmanship. The mahogany panels that had been in place since 1946 were replaced in 1947 and in subsequent years (except 1949-1950), by Di-Noc adhesive panels which imitated mahogany. The rest of the wood is Arkansas white ash for framing. This model was time consuming and expensive to make, particularly the convertible which needed reinforced body framing. In addition, the wooden body parts needed hand work. This explains the reputation for craftsmanship attached to this model.

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

N/A

Missing

DOOR LOCKS DEFECTIVE From CA of 02/03/2000 by Kevin Machan: Yes - Part of radio antenna missing or broken. May be other missing parts.

Finish

GREEN/ WOOD NATURAL VARNISHED

Decoration

CHROME STRIPS