The seller-listed 331 Hemi and PowerFlite transmission give this Town & Country a different mechanical identity from the more familiar Chevrolet and Ford wagons of the same period. Black and Sunburst Yellow paint and a gold-and-white cabin underline that distinction. The dealer also describes an 18-year prior owner and extensive recent mechanical work, while openly disclosing body deterioration that belongs in the buying decision.
The seller-listed 331 Hemi and PowerFlite transmission give this Town & Country a different mechanical identity from the more familiar Chevrolet and Ford wagons of the same period. Black and Sunburst Yellow paint and a gold-and-white cabin underline that distinction. The dealer also describes an 18-year prior owner and extensive recent mechanical work, while openly disclosing body deterioration that belongs in the buying decision.
Listing facts and simple derived context only. No proprietary score.
Method: model-year age uses 2026 minus model year. Mileage pace is shown only when the listing supplies mileage not qualified as shown, non-actual or unknown. Always verify the original listing and vehicle.
| Data point | This car | What it tells you | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asking price | $42,900 | Advertised asking price; verify fees and current availability. | St. Louis Car Museum ↗ |
| Mileage | 44,874 miles listed | Seller-reported odometer; no annualized estimate is shown. | St. Louis Car Museum ↗ |
| Location | St. Louis, Missouri | Use location to plan an independent inspection, title work and transport. | St. Louis Car Museum ↗ |
| Listed specification | 331ci Hemi V8 listed as code-correct · PowerFlite automatic transmission · Power steering and brakes · Folding rear seat · Black / Sunburst Yellow exterior | Seller-listed facts that should be checked against the car and documents. | St. Louis Car Museum ↗ |
| Curation signals | Classic, V8, Rare Spec, Provenance | Listing-backed attributes used for editorial selection—not a score. | St. Louis Car Museum ↗ |
These are inspection prompts for the listed equipment and age—not a claim that this vehicle has a defect or that a problem is common. “Not stated” means the listing does not establish that the item has been addressed.
| Issue / inspection priority | Evidence source | Evidence for this car |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosed door and quarter-panel deteriorationHave a body specialist inspect the lower-door bubbles, rear-quarter metal fatigue, inner structures and adjacent floor. Obtain a written repair scope before valuing the car. | Seller equipment and disclosures — Waghoon inspection prompt ↗ | Not independently inspected; request the stated evidence |
| Hemi identity and cooling workConfirm the advertised NE55 engine code and records for the water pump, radiator, hoses, carburetor and ignition service. Assess cold start, temperature stability and fluid leaks. | Seller equipment and disclosures — Waghoon inspection prompt ↗ | Not independently inspected; request the stated evidence |
| PowerFlite, brakes and recent serviceCheck shift operation, mounts, brake hydraulics, steering linkage and wheel bearings; reconcile the dealer’s service list with dated invoices and a road test. | Seller equipment and disclosures — Waghoon inspection prompt ↗ | Not independently inspected; request the stated evidence |
An enthusiast interested in a mid-century Hemi wagon who accepts an older presentation and can obtain a specialist body-repair estimate.
The seller reports bubbles on the lower doors and metal fatigue in the rear quarters. Inspect those areas and adjacent structure before purchase. Engine originality, prior ownership and the 44,874-mile reading remain seller claims to document; this is not presented as a fully restored car. Waghoon has not independently inspected this vehicle. Confirm current availability and arrange an independent pre-purchase inspection before money changes hands.
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