A continuation of the T&C idea, but confined strictly to a New Yorker-based convertible, the highest-priced T&C yet. (A Newport hardtop was also planned, but not produced.) As before, the wood trim with Di-Noc "mahogany" inserts adorned doors, rear body-sides (above the fenders), and trunk deck, but only the latter was structural. Craftsmanship was as good as ever, and the Town & Country was still the best-looking Chrysler by a long way.
   The final year for a non-wagon T&C. Chrysler now went the other way, abandoning the ragtop for a pillarless hardtop, still powered by the L-head straight eight. A noteworthy mechanical feature was four-wheel disc brakes, among the first applications for a production model. Frontal styling was cleaned up somewhat over '49, and there were tidier taillights, too. A very pretty car, nicely upholstered, comfortable on the highway, beautifully constructed.
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