As World War II came to a close and peacetime resumed, automakers quickly switched from war production to building cars, and to fill the demand for new automobiles. There was little time to design an all-new car, so most companies resumed production of their post-war products. For Chrysler, they made slight styling changes to their pre-war products, by extending the front fenders into the doors, which gave the postwar Chryslers a more aerodynamic appearance. Chrysler bestowed its vehicles with names that had an air of nobility, such as Royal, Windsor, Saratoga, and Town & Country. Body styles included coupes, sedans, and convertibles.
Business Coupe
Chassis #: 70708702
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Auction entries : 1Production of the Windsor began in the pre-war years - in 1939, with the final Windsor being built in 1961. Production would continue in Canada until 1966. When introduced in 1939, the Windsor was a junior model to the larger Chrysler New Yorker. A long or short-wheelbase version of the Windsor was offered in 1940. Production ended in January of 1942 in preparation for war production. The 1946 to 1948 Windsor models were similar to the 1942 models. Minor aesthetic changes included a new grille. Mechanical changes included a 17 (US) gallon fuel tank, full instrumentation, and a handbrake warning signal that alerted the driver that the handbrake was not fully released. Body styles included a 2- and 4-door sedan, coupe, and convertible. Power was from a 250.6 cubic-inch, 'Spitfire', L-head, six-cylinder engine rated at 114 horsepower. The wheelbase measured 121.5 inches and had a width of 208.25 inches. A four-speed manual transmission was standard with the semi-automatic Fluid Drive transmission available as optional equipment. The interior featured a two-tone wool broadcloth upholstery with a fully carpeted front compartment. There was rear seat folding armrests on sedans, and an electric clock. The list of options was extensive and included an all-weather air control system, twin heaters, defroster, fan control, and highlander upholstery - to list a few.
by Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2020
Business Coupe
Chassis #: 70708702
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Auction entries : 1
by Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2020
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