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Chrysler Town & Country (1941–1988) After its return early in the start of the 1990 model year line up, the Chrysler Town & Country minivan has been redesigned for each of the 1991, the 1996, the 2001 and the 2008 model year line ups, with each following generation adding new technology and with numerous industry firsts. Chrysler Town & Country (1941–1988) The Chrysler Town & Country is a station wagon that was manufactured by Chrysler from 1940 to 1942 and from 1945 to 1988 (there was no production during World War II from 1943 to 1945). The Town & Country was also available in four-door