1948 Pontiac Streamliner Station Wagon
Pontiac’s Streamliner Deluxe Station Wagon commanded a premium price in 1948, costing nearly 40% more than the brand’s convertibles and coupes. The distinctive “woodie” styling featured structural wood paneling on the exterior, a design element that became iconic in postwar America.
These wagons represented Pontiac’s top-of-the-line offering and were the last traditional wood-bodied station wagons the company produced.
The Streamliner series sat above Pontiac’s Torpedo range as the larger and more expensive option. Both lines featured the brand’s signature “Silver Streak” styling with multiple chrome strips running down the hood, a design element Pontiac had introduced in 1935.
Power came from a 248 cubic inch flathead inline eight-cylinder engine producing 104 horsepower at 3,800 rpm, paired with either a 3-speed manual transmission or the optional Hydra-Matic automatic. Like most American manufacturers, Pontiac resumed civilian production in 1946 with designs essentially carried over from its 1942 models.
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