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by Jay Engel

The '42 Town & Country arrived on my doorstep a week or so ago and I was floored. Guys; this is a simple repaint.... no changes other than exterior and interior.... and the subtle re-think of the wood tone. It makes all the difference in the world.... this beautiful model is even more compelling than ever. The nuance of this model is now over the top; there's a real '40s patina now that was lacking in the black itineration.

The tan interior is a little more "rustic/ earthy" looking than the red was and gives off a richness that any other color cannot match. All the previous interior details are still there...I cannot get over the clever replication of the folding jump seat, which was a standard with these cars. Operation of this feature is accurate and makes for delightful finger fun. That, along with the snug door fit and operation, the functionality of the sliding side windows makes the car a fascinator from the word go!!!

The real kick in this car is it's shape; the a station wagon in the shape of a Chrysler sedan. Sans tailgate, the rear opens clamshell style to reveal an ample trunk storage area with the whitewall tire lying on the carpeted floor. I've opened and closed those clamshells at least a dozen times and the marvel of its design and engineering (I'm talking about that of the genuine car as well as the model) still impresses and dazzle with its style and finesse. It's mind-blowing that such a design was crafted and built in the very early 40's (the 1st T&C appeared as a 1942 model).

Another dazzle is that handsome, but underpowered Spitfire L-Head 6 cylinder engine. Seems difficult to believe that a car this heavy could be so anemic under the hood; keep in mind, though, that this car was developed prior to the superhighway system that would emerge only AFTER WWII...and 50 miles per hour was "speeding" on simple 2 lane roads.

DM has, once again, improved on an already interesting and superb quality image. The result, in case, you haven’t figured it out through words and pictures, is a near quantum leap over the previous version. If you missed the black, hop on the Polo Green... if you have the black...you still can't go wrong with the PG....win, win, that's what it is!!!