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1948 CHRYSLER CARS DESCRIBED1948 CHRYSLER - GENERAL: Minimal physical changes marked the Chrysler models built in the final production run of1948, although significant price increases were recorded. Additional colors became available during the model year. Thelarger, low-pressure tires. adopted in 1947, became standard fare in 1948. Stainless steel trim rings were a more commonoption fitted once white wall tires were made optional.Chrysler continued the policy of making minor upgrades and running changes as in 1946 and 1947 so 1948 models werealmost indistinguishable from 1947 models, and serial numbers merely stayed in sequence with no year designation. "SafeGuard" hydraulic brakes, and a permanent "Oilite" fuel tank filter were once again standard as did the rust-proofing thatprotected the interior body structure.1948 ROYAL SERIES C38S - 6-CYLINDER: As in 1947, the Royal was the least expensive car of the Chrysler family, Royalseries identification was provided by "Royal" nameplates found on the hood sides.Standard equipment included arm rests on both front doors, directional signals, entrance light, brake warning light, cigarlighter with illuminated ash tray, rubber floor covering in front compartment (except club coupe and 8-passenger sedanswhich are carpeted), dual outside front door locks, glove box light and lock, pile fabric or broadcloth upholstery, luggagecompartment light, assist straps and robe cords on sedans and broughams, dual two-speed electric wipers, plastic steeringwheel, automatic dome light, white wall wheel covers and interior door lock.Royal 4-door sedan/limousine models were once again available on a "long" 139.5" wheelbase chassis.1948 WINDSOR SERIES C38W 6-CYLINDER: The Windsor, an upgraded version of the Royal had virtually no changes.There was little to distinguish 1946-1947 Chrysler Windsor models from their 1948 counterparts. Low pressure tires werenow standard for short wheelbase cars. The Windsor included all Royal features plus two-tone wool broadcloth upholstery.carpeted front compartment, electric clock, rear seat folding arm rest on sedans and exterior "goose neck" mirror onconvertibles only.The Windsor offered luxury on par with the more upscale New Yorker line, but was powered by the more modest L-head sixcylinder engine. Windsors were identified by "Windsor" nameplates on both sides of the hood. The optional "Highlander"interior was available on both open and closed models. Windsor 4-door sedan/limousine models were available on a "long"139.5" wheelbase chassisAs in 1947, the 4-door wood-bodied Town and Country was only available on the Windsor series. Thus. all Town and Countrysedans were powered by the six-cylinder L-head engine offered on all Windsors. This policy lasted until the end of productionof the 1946-48 series of the 1949 models.1948 SARATOGA SERIES C39K - 8-CYLINDER: There were no changes in the 1948 Saratoga. Prices were up again from the1947 models. Whitewall tires were an option. Standard equipment remained unchanged. "Saratoga" nameplates were locatedon hood to identify the model.The Saratoga was an eight-cylinder equivalent to the six-cylinder Royal in interior appointments. The wheelbase was six incheslonger forward of the cowl to accommodate the longer 8-cylinder engine. Fluid drive was standard, as well as hydraulic rearsway strut, electric clock, rear fold down arm rests in sedan and two-door sedan (Brougham), wax-impregnated springs, andgray pile fabric or broadcloth upholstery. Four choices of optional color leather upholstery were available at extra cost. Only theClub Coupe was offered with a carpeted front compartment - the three-passenger coupe used a rubber rear mat instead ofcarpeting.1948 NEW YORKER SERIES C39N - 8-CYLINDER: There were virtually no differences between the 1948 New Yorker and its1947 counterpart. The change to larger, low-pressure tires and the resulting change in rear fender design were the onlynoticeable changes. Of special note were two Town and Country Hardtop Coupes built from T&C Convertible chassis.The high-line New Yorker models included all of the standard equipment found on the Saratoga and added such features as twotone wool broadcloth upholstery. a carpeted front compartment and, on convertibles, a "goose neck'" style mirror. Modelidentification was found on nameplates mounted on the side of the hood near the cowl.Highlander plaid upholstery was an option available on the New Yorker. The cars so equipped wore a "Highlander" nameplate.Town and Country models were mounted on the New Yorkers chassis and are included in New Yorker series. Town & Countryconvertible models and 2-door Coupe were all built on the New Yorker chassis. There were no other 8-cylinder Town and Countrymodels offered other than those two models.Continued –Copyright Automotive History Preservation Society, All Rights Reserved. Contact: Librarian, PO Box 467, Perry MI or e-mailLibrarian@ahpsoc.org.

MODEL/ENGINE I.D. DATA: Royal serial numbers 70029674 and ended at 70037180. Effective December 1, 1948 Royals with serial number70,037,181 to 70.038.791 were considered 1949 models for purposes of registration only. Royal motor numbersran beginning in 1946 from in C38-1001 and were interspersed with Windsor numbers, sequentially as engineswere built. Windsor serial numbers started at 70633017 and ended at 70,702,442. First-series 1949 models of Detroitmanufacture serial numbers started at 70702443 and ended at 70717748; Los Angeles built cars started at67001001 and ended at 67,001,920 and first series 1949 cars started at 67001921 and ended at 67003000. Motornumbers on all Windsors ran beginning in 1946 from C38-1001 and were interspersed with Royal numbers,sequentially as engines were built. Windsor Town & Country serial numbers started at 71002880 and ended at 71004055. Cars built after December1. 1948 were deemed 1949 models for registration purposes only. Motor numbers on all Town and Country vehiclesran beginning in 1946 from C38-1001 and were interspersed with Royal numbers, sequentially as engines werebuilt. Saratoga serial numbers started at 6768486 and ended at 6770180 for 1948 For first-series 1949s numbers ranfrom 6770181 to 6770612. Saratoga motor numbers ran beginning in 1946 from C39-1001 and were interspersedwith New Yorker numbers, sequentially as engines were built. New Yorker serial numbers started at 7062598 and ended at 7.085.469. First-series 1949 numbers started at7085470 and ended at 7092068. New Yorker motor numbers ran beginning in 1946 from C39-1001 and wereinterspersed with Saratoga numbers, sequentially as engines were built. New Yorker Town & Country serial numbers started at 7405174 and ended at 7408109. Town and Countryfirst-series 1949 numbers started at 7408110 and ended at 7408483.All serial numbers were located on the left front door hinge post. Motor numbers were found on the left side of theengine block below the cylinder head between the first and second cylinders.BODY PAINT CODE/COLORS: 1 Military Blue2 Saint Clair Blue3 Newport Blue4 Heather Green5 Polo Green6 Meadow Green7 Dove Gray8 Gunmetal9 Catalina Tan15 Black16 Regal Maroon17 Sumac Red20 Palace Brick Brown44 Catalina Tan46 Palomino CreamCHRYSLER ENGINES: Royal and Windsor Series Engine. L-head six-cylinder. Cast iron block. Displacement: 250.6 CID. Bore andstroke: 3.438" x 4.5". Compression ratio: 6.6:1. Horsepower: 114 @ 3600 RPM. Torque: 212 foot-pounds @ 1600RPM. Four main bearings. Solid lifters. Carburetor: Fluid Drive and "Vacumatic" transmissions - Ball and Ball EV1EV2 or E7L4, Standard transmission - B-and Ball EX1, EX2, EX. Saratoga and Windsor Series Engine. L-head eight-cylinder. Cast iron block. Displacement: 323.5 CID. Boreand stroke: 3.25" x 4.875" Compression ratio: 6.70:1. Horsepower 135 @ 3400 RPM. Torque: 225 foot-pounds at2000 RPM. Five main bearings. Solid lifters. Carburetor: Ball and Ball E7A1.CHASSIS: Wheelbase: Royal and Windsor long wheelbase models - 139.5" Others - 121.5". Saratoga and New Yorker 127.5".Tires: Royal and Windsor long wheelbase cars - 7.00 x 16, short wheelbase cars - 6.50 x 15. Saratoga and NewYorker Tires: 7.10 x 15. White walls were available in 1948.POWERTRAIN OPTIONS: Royal and Windsor. Three-speed manual transmission standard with Fluid Drive hydraulically operated M-5transmission optional.Saratoga and New Yorker. Fluid Drive hydraulically operated M-5 transmission standard.Continued –Copyright Automotive History Preservation Society, All Rights Reserved. Contact: Librarian, PO Box 467, Perry MI or e-mailLibrarian@ahpsoc.org.

SIGNIFICANT OPTIONS: All-Weather Air control system.Central bumper guard.Comfort Master Heater.DeLuxe heater mounted on dash with fan and defroster controls.Electric clock (optional Royal, standard all others).Exhaust pipe extension.Highlander upholstery.Lifeguard tire tubes.Mopar Auto Compass.Mopar brand locking gas cap.Radio antennas; three types, including a concealed cowl mounted unit.Radio: Model 602 with six tubes and automatic tuning.Radio: Model 802 with eight tubes and automatic tuningRefrigeration unit.Right-hand unit for All-Weather Air control system (fresh air intake optional).Six-ply tires.Spare tire valve extension.Spot lamp.Sun visorTop luggage rack on eight-passenger models.Twin heaters with heat, defroster and fan control.Under hood light.Weatherproof ignition.White wall tiresWindshield washerHISTORICAL BACKGROUND: Cars built after December 1, 1948 were officially considered as 1949 models, although theonly difference was the serial numbers used. Standard equipment remained as before. Seven Town and Country 2-doorhardtops were built to test the concept. They were distributed to executives in the Company.PRODUCTION:1948 Chrysler Cars Production totaled 106,543Continued –Copyright Automotive History Preservation Society, All Rights Reserved. Contact: Librarian, PO Box 467, Perry MI or e-mailLibrarian@ahpsoc.org.

CAR IMAGESThe 1948 Chrysler Convertible was available in the Windsor (6 cylinder) and NewYorker (8 cylinder) lines only.The 1948 2-door Luxury Brougham was available in all lines in this year.Both the 2-door Club Coupe and 3 passenger Salesman's Coupe were also available in all lines.Continued –Copyright Automotive History Preservation Society, All Rights Reserved. Contact: Librarian, PO Box 467, Perry MI or e-mailLibrarian@ahpsoc.org.

CAR IMAGES ContinuedThe 1948 Chrysler 4-door Sedan was also available in all lines, but a "Traveler" version with folddown rear seats was unique to the Windsor line.All 1948 Town and Country 4-door Sedans were now 6 cylinder Windsors.The 1948 2-door Town and Country was also a Windsor Exclusive.Continued –Copyright Automotive History Preservation Society, All Rights Reserved. Contact: Librarian, PO Box 467, Perry MI or e-mailLibrarian@ahpsoc.org.

CAR IMAGESAll Town and Country Convertibles were New Yorkers in 1948.Copyright Automotive History Preservation Society, All Rights Reserved. Contact: Librarian, PO Box 467, Perry MI or e-mailLibrarian@ahpsoc.org.

1948 CHRYSLER - GENERAL: Minimal physical changes marked the Chrysler models built in the final production run of 1948, although significant price increases were recorded. Additional colors became available during the model year. The larger, low-pressure tires. adopted in 1947, became standard fare in 1948. Stainless steel trim rings were a .