1948 Chrysler Town and Country - Ottawa, Ontario
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N 45° 24.224 W 075° 37.199
18T E 451480 N 5027988
This car is on display in the Canada Science and Technology Museum.
Waymark Code: WMY720
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/03/2018
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Look for the exhibit about The Wealthy Traveller. The Town and Country automobile is part of a display about vacations in the 1940s. The posted co-ordinates are for the museum entrance. The text below is taken from the Ingenium museum web site concerning collection and research.
Context 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.
Context 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.