Ah, the humble Station Wagon. I can’t even begin to guess how many millions of people these vehicles have transported to the shops, to school, and on family vacations. Once a staple of the new car market, the Wagon has fallen from favor as SUVs take their place. That means that for those seeking a Wagon from a domestic manufacturer, the classic scene is their only option. That makes vehicles like this 1967 Chrysler Town & Country worth a close look. This is a genuine survivor that presents well for its age. It is in excellent mechanical health, making it a turnkey proposition for its new owner. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Rocco B. for spotting this Town & Country listed here on Craigslist in Westmont, California. It could become yours once you have handed the seller $15,000.
It is common for key personnel to be lured from one company to another, often due to the promise of more money or freedom within their role. Elwood Engel believed that he was the natural successor to George W. Walker as the Vice President of Design at Ford when Walker retired from that role, but when that didn’t happen, Walker assisted Engel in moving to Chrysler in late 1961. Eventually landing the position of Chief of Design, Engel played a key part in styling the Town & Country that graced showroom floors from the 1965 model year. The company continued to evolve the appearance of that generation before releasing a replacement in 1969. This Town & Country left the factory in 1967, ordered by its first owner in Spice Gold. The seller emphasizes the fact that it is a genuine survivor, meaning that it retains its factory paint and steel. Its presentation is extremely tidy, with some of the close-up shots revealing only minor imperfections. The panels are straight, and there is no evidence of rust. The glass is crystal clear, and with sparkling trim and a practical chrome roof rack, this Chrysler makes a positive first impression.
Chrysler was serious about providing the relatively heavy 1967 Town & Country with respectable performance, equipping it with a 383ci V8 as the standard powerplant. This Wagon’s 383 is hooked to a three-speed TorqueFlite transmission, with the vehicle also featuring power-assisted steering and brakes. Chrysler’s 1967 Sales Brochure quotes a power output of 270hp, although swapping the existing two-barrel carburetor to a four-barrel with a matching intake should easily push that figure beyond 300hp if the new owner isn’t focused on total originality. The seller has only been this vehicle’s custodian for a short period, and has decided to part with it as they focus on another project. They have performed a range of tasks, including replacing the fuel pump, power steering pump, water pump, and shocks. That is only a small part of the list that makes this a turnkey proposition. The Wagon runs and drives well, with no identified mechanical shortcomings.
Station Wagons often lead hard lives, with their interiors bearing the brunt of the abuse. It can leave upholstered surfaces badly worn and damaged, with the inside of many older Wagons looking tired as a result. This Town & Country hasn’t suffered that fate, with its worst problem a split on the driver’s seat base. It looks repairable if the buyer doesn’t want to splash $400 on a replacement cover. The remaining Black vinyl trim is in good condition, and there are no issues with the dash, pad, or carpet. The Chrysler isn’t loaded with factory options beyond an AM radio to relieve boredom on the road.
Some classics make a positive impression due to their meticulous restoration, while for others, it is the fact that they have survived in exceptional condition. This 1967 Chrysler Town & Country falls into the second category, needing nothing if the new owner has their heart set on slipping behind the wheel of a genuine survivor. The new owner could treat it to a cosmetic restoration that would easily and inexpensively return it to showroom condition. However, I question why anyone would do that. This Chrysler would probably command more respect in its current state than it would if it were pristine, and that seems reason enough to leave it as-is. Do you agree?
Man, that ad certainly is a jumbled paragraph. Why do people write this way? Imagine if people spoke this same way, you’d think they were having a stroke.
And, I need those floor mats.
You know, if there was an intelligent, good-student 8th grader across the street from the seller, twenty (or even ten) bucks to have him or her re-write the ad would be money well spent.
I studied a bit of industrial drawing in community college and was amazed at the number of guys in the applied classes who struggled to read at an eighth grade level. Years later I realized, as my son learned to read, that publications like Car Craft and Hot Rod were written at a grade school level to appeal to their intended audience. Some of these ads are a tough read but are a reminder that then and now this still exists.
As for the car, simply awesome.
This is a great wagon. I don’t know how many Chrysler Town and Country they made. You’d see more Plymouth or Dodge models than these. This Chrysler was definitely more top shelf. It’s in amazing well preserved seems to be rust free condition which is a rarity. Like Rex already pointed out, I like that front mat. I remember them from at least the early 70’s I always thought that it was a good idea to protect the front carpet in the center where someone could be sitting. Also as Rex already pointed out about the Craigslist ad, I can honestly say….. I read the first sentence of it….. And that’s all I needed to
read…
Here’s a photo from my ’67 Chrysler sales brochure.
Industrial roof rack. Nice.
Good looking wagon at what appears to be a great price, if it checks out in person. As mentioned, the text in the ad is a butchered mess and the buildings and sky in the background doesn’t exactly look like greater Los Angeles.
Steve R
⁉️ Possible SCAM ⁉️ Rex, those red floormats triggered a red flag. Or two. Or three. I remembered of this wagon when it was featured on Barnfinds in 2024;
https://barnfinds.com/unrestored-survivor-1967-chrysler-town-and-country/
Back then the selling dealer was in Frazer, Michigan and uses that church parking lot for many auctions. I went to their website, and found this car on their sold inventory;
https://www.showdownauto.com/vehicles/sold?q%5Bmake_eq%5D=Chrysler&q%5Byear_eq%5D=1967
The current ad:
🚩SAME pictures (it’s in California, no palm trees? Or your own pictures with improvements?)
🚩Ad riddled with poor grammer (Spell Check for phone and computer is easy).
🚩 No Phone number
Now, you can defend all points above, and I like giving the benefit of the doubt…
l know that I would take my own pictures. These Red floormats would be gone. Spell Check – twice.
It’s not the lack of palm trees, they aren’t everywhere in California, it’s the wide open spaces in the pictures that makes it look like the pictures were taken somewhere else. I bet if it’s a scam they are fishing for deposits.
Steve R
Yes, be very cautious, but remember that some people can be fine mechanically but very poor with grammar. Different parts of the brain maybe. Some of the text in the ad showed just typos, the key next to the correct one used.
Unless I am mistaken, the background of the photo identified is indeed in Fraser, Michigan, its 14 mile road and the intersection is Utica road, this is not California.
6 passenger cubic inch wagon for sale. I’m a big wagon fan. This must be the king of all station wagons! Calling the 383 owner now.
This ad definitely seems scammy, as well as being a contender for the longest run on, misspelled, subject-verb disagreement sentence on Craigslist… and that’s a high bar.
boy that’s 1 clean wagon. ad says 90k odometer says 19k and change. what gives?
I guess you would call this A LONG, LONG ROOF! OR A VERY LONGROOF. The roof rack has to be 8′ long. So a 4’x8′ sheet of plywood “nestles” completely within the roof rack?
Well, these pictures were taken in Frazer, MI according to the sign in the background. A bit sketch in my opinion.
Add a 4 barrel set up and dual exhaust for a little more power!!
Very desirable and unusual wagon at a great price, but the red flags are out, so see it, the title, and the seller in person before making a deposit.
Of course! My immediate question is why anyone puts down a deposit without either looking at a vehicle or having a friend do so. Maybe 50 years ago it was O.K., but with society today – and people today – there is no way I would take that gamble.
That roof rack would do nicely as a frame for a full or queen-size mattress.
As for the 383 6 passenger motor, I always thought it was cylinders not passengers that made up and engine. That could explain why the interior is so nice; everyone rode under the hood!
The way this ad is written and the fact that sharp eyed and sharp memory BF fan Class_room noticed it appeared before is getting close to a smell test fail.