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04/09/2024 11:33 am
Chrysler's foray into the classic 9 passenger estate wagon ended almost before it started. With only a total of 999 wagons produced from 1941 to a severely shortened 1941 year, only 150 were 6 passenger models. During the war years Chrysler built Sherman tanks, and when production started up in 1946, there were no 4 door T&Cs made and capacity now was 6 passenger only. During the 41-42 1st gen T&Cs, Chrysler toyed with the idea of offering their straight 8, but after only one I-8 T&C made, the option was cancelled with the C-36 8 offered only in the Saratoga and New Yorker models and the C-37 8 in the Imperial. The Town & Country was second only to the imperial in opulence. The rich Honduran mahogany framed in ash although beautiful did come with a recommendation that the wood be varnished every 6 months. The model itself benefits from better tech than the older '48 T&C and looks as sumptuous as the 1:1 in its interior.
and in its later years...
04/09/2024 12:40 pm
It's a good-looking car and model and both the diecast and the actual one seem pretty rare to see. Either big or little, this beauty is a real treat to see.
04/09/2024 12:42 pm
1942's SUV?
I like the surf boards on the roof!!
04/09/2024 4:47 pm
Yep, she's a rolling piece of automotive artwork.💯😎
04/09/2024 5:47 pm
Have both this black one and the green version. In addition I also have a 1/43 scale from MOC and a 1/87 scale. Love those woodies. Great pictures and writeup Rich.
