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1972 Chrysler Town and Country 9-Passenger Station Wagon

Family hauling reached new heights in 1972 with Chrysler’s ultimate luxury station wagon. The 9-passenger version outsold the 6-passenger model by more than two to one, with 14,116 produced, making it a popular choice for large families seeking upscale transportation.

Based on the Chrysler C Platform, this generation was closely related to the New Yorker, Fury, and Monaco. The expansive proportions stretched over 18 feet in length, while distinctive faux woodgrain panels adorned the sides in classic station wagon tradition.

A vinyl roof and plenty of chrome trim completed the luxury appearance that defined 1970s American excess.

Standard power came from a 400-cubic-inch V8 producing 190 horsepower, paired with Chrysler’s reliable TorqueFlite 3-speed automatic transmission. The legendary 440-cubic-inch V8 was also available as an option.

Power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning were standard features that elevated the Town and Country above utilitarian wagons.

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1969 PLYMOUTH GTX

1969 PLYMOUTH GTX

Rick Hendrick bought both the Snake & Mongoose transporters and cars after the action at Barret Jackson a few years back in 2014.

Yes, a million bucks isn't a small sum of money, but it wasn't enough to meet the reserve price, which means that a sale was not made. I can't say with any degree of certainly why bidding didn't reach the high figures some were expecting, but perhaps buyers were dissuaded by the fact that the red 1972 Plymouth Duster Mongoose car is actually a replica, and that the two ramp trucks aren't original. The yellow 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Snake car, however, is a well-restored original – in fact, it's the only existing original in existence.

But then, a savior in the form of Rick Hendrick, a noted classic car enthusiast and NASCAR team owner, made a deal to purchase all four vehicles after the auction had ended.

Check out the high-res gallery of live images above, then watch a video of the live auction:

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