This 1953 Chrysler Town and Country is finished in brown and beige over lizard-skin Naugahyde upholstery and a wood-lined cargo area, and is powered by a 331ci Hemi V8 backed by a Fluid Drive semi-automatic transmission. The car was purchased new by the father of its previous owner and is said to have remained with the same family until 2018, when it was acquired by a friend of the seller. It was reportedly stored in a barn from 1964 through 1987, and show boards detailing further history are included in the sale. Reportedly one of 1,399 examples built, this wagon is offered by the selling dealer on behalf of a friend and fellow dealer with a clean Oregon title in the name of its previous owner.

The exterior is finished in Cocoa Brown Metallic with a Caravan Beige roof. The seller reports that the hood and front fenders were repainted in 1955 following an encounter with a dust storm, and micro-blistering is visible in the finish on the repainted panels. Close-up photos of these and other areas are provided in the gallery.

Factory exterior trim includes Town and Country badges on the front fenders and tailgate. Chrome wire wheels and new Coker whitewall tires are currently fitted, and stock steel wheels with covers are included in the sale. The rear window retracts into the bottom-hinged tailgate.

The interior features brown lizard skin-patterned Naugahyde upholstery on the seats and door panels along with black rubber floor coverings and older carpets.

The dash includes a Cocoa Brown Metallic instrument surround and a Safety Crash Pad, among the first padded dashes used in American cars. A period radio and steering wheel with horn ring are retained along with instrumentation including a 5-digit odometer showing 82k miles.

The rear cargo area features wood decking with polished stringers from the lower tailgate to the back of the split-folding rear bench seat. Matching panels are fitted to the vertical surfaces, while the inner wheel wells are trimmed in Naugahyde.

The 331ci Hemi V8 is equipped with a single carburetor, factory air cleaner, stock generator, and bath-style oil filter. The Fluid Drive semi-automatic transmission features a clutch pedal which is used when selecting forward, reverse, or neutral, while shifting between forward gears is handled without the clutch.

Additional photos of the underside are provided in the gallery below. The car is equipped with power steering and power brakes.

Show boards telling the history of the model and the original family’s time with this example are included in the sale along with several preservation-class show trophies. Three videos of the car are viewable below.