Somewhere between completely restored and original is the sympathetic restoration, usually implemented to retain as much of a car originality as possible, while preventing damage and decay. The sympathetic restoration for this 1950 Chrysler Town Hemmings.com & country Newport for sale on went so far as to his new Juniper green paint and new Wilton wool carpeting, but also the 38,000-mile car handling. From the seller's description:
1950 Chrysler Town country & Newport woodie; one of the 75 remaining of the 700 that was originally created. This woodie has something more than 38,000 original miles on the odometer. The car was bought by our family in 2002 as a driver, and since then, a sympathetic restoration, care for the preservation of as much of the original design and patina as possible. Extensive restoration has taken place "out of sight" to achieve this result. Changes are only made to improve car driving on modern roads while keeping intact his soul. This car can be driven from coast to coast, on Route 66, entered in popular rallies or car shows, are located in a museum, or just be driven and enjoyed. It is a happy car. Virtually every time I've driven the car, it has been given a "thumbs up" from others who enjoy watching. It is also a strikingly beautiful car. Highlights of important work are: installation of front disc brakes vacuum assisted, new carpets, New Juniper green paint, new chrome and rebuilt fluid drive and gearbox. In addition, the car has never been in an accident and has no dings. It has always been garaged and covered in the garage.
Recently, (June 2013), the car had green Wilton wool carpeting installed, including the trunk space. In addition, new cloth cushion to the original was ordered and (June 2013) the bottom front bench seat and both doors were reupholstered. No rips or tears in the upholstery or leather. There is enough free new cloth to reupholster the entire interior. This free cloth measures 13 ft. x 5 ft 6 in. Many other spare parts are also included in the purchase price. If desired, sales will include two parts of notes of the restoration, a CD with more than 1,000 digital photos work, a Chrysler workshop manual, a classic car cross reference parts Guide and a Chrysler spare parts catalog.
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