* 1953 Chrysler Town And Country Wagon * Beautiful Car on 2040-cars

Year:1953 Mileage:119124

Location:

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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Thank you for checking out my auction on this beautiful 1953 Chrysler Town and Country Wagon.

I (Merrill) purchased this car back in 2001 to use as a secondary nostalgic and fun get around town car. It's a rare, high powered classic wagon that was hard to find as only 1,399 were reported made in America. I love the car but have become too busy with other business interests so I'm not able to drive and enjoy it as much as I'd like. It's time to find this wonderful wagon a nice new home.

It has a great, rust free body with a totally rebuilt motor, transmission and and general mechanics. The 331 ci V8 (which later became the HEMI) roars strong and the semi automatic three speed transmission shifts smooth. The car was a joy to drive and use for many years as purchased but then I made the decision to restore and refresh parts of its cosmetic condition to include:

Body stripped from its second paint work from new. The paint was properly reapplied with the correct color and finish from factory specs, and original to this car.
90% of all the chrome removed and re chromed . The stainless was polished and reinstalled.
All the interior was removed and the original (and expensive) faux alligator interior material correctly installed. This include the wool headliner and correct corded wool carpets.
Mechanical parts were inspected and generally maintained as any repairs were needed. Other than regular fluid changes and service, it really only needed an electronic ignition and a fresh pair of 6 volt batteries which were replaced in the past year.
To maintain original aspects, the radio was removed and tubes replaced and works as it should.

I have a 2" file of all the paperwork for all maintenance and items I've purchased for this car from the time I purchased it in 2001 to date. My mechanic has over 55 patents for MOPAR and has maintained this car with documented files and total 100% knowledge of this car and its needs and requirements.

Current Cosmetic issues:

The paint is 3 years old and was ideally applied and with high sheen, without orange peel or body waves. It has not had its final wet sand and polish yet, but will be done before sale.
The interior requires one piece of carpet re-trimmed.

Comparable Cars:

From time to time similar vehicles are auctioned off at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions and often sell for $45k plus. Here are a couple recent listings I found.

Sold for $52,800

Sold for $66,000

The Town and Country I am selling is not as nice as these, but my reserve is much less considering it needs some minor tweaking. With minimum effort this Wagon could be quite a show car.

If you have any questions, the easiest way to get a hold of me is a phone call, so please feel free to give me (Merrill) a ring before 9pm EST at 843-452-5600.

$250 Paypal deposit required within 24 hours.

GOOD LUCK!

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