1950 Chevrolet Styleline DeLuxe Station Wagon
General Motors made a decisive shift in 1950 when Chevrolet abandoned authentic wood construction entirely after offering both real wood and steel-bodied wagons during 1949.
The 1950 model year saw 166,995 all-steel station wagons produced, nicknamed “tin woodies” for their raised bodylines that mimicked traditional wood framing. Factory-applied Di-Noc material simulated wood grain on the exterior, while interior trim retained genuine wood accents.
The Styleline DeLuxe represented Chevrolet’s upscale offering in their first completely new postwar design. Built on modern full-width bodies with pontoon fenders, these wagons could accommodate eight passengers and cost around $2,200.
Power came from a 216.5 CI inline-six producing 92 horsepower with a three-speed manual transmission. Buyers could also opt for the new Powerglide two-speed automatic, which was paired with a 235 CI engine producing 105 horsepower.
The 1950 model year marked Chevrolet’s record production of 1.5 million vehicles, establishing this practical wagon during the brand’s most successful year to date.
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