1948 Plymouth Special DeLuxe Six Station Wagon
Wood craftsmanship defined post-war luxury when Plymouth’s Special DeLuxe Station Wagon entered production in 1946. Built by the U.S. Body and Forging Company of Buffalo, New York, these “woodie” wagons featured ash framework with mahogany panels, creating an eight-passenger vehicle with seating arranged in three rows.
The 1948 model carried a factory price of $2,070, representing a substantial increase from the $1,539 charged in 1946. Chrome trim appeared only on the hood and cowl, while two-tone wood treatment remained available as in previous years.
Power came from Plymouth’s 217.8 cubic inch flathead six-cylinder engine producing 95 horsepower, paired with a three-speed manual transmission. The complete package weighed about 3,400 pounds and rode on a 117-inch wheelbase.
Production totaled 11,913 Special DeLuxe station wagons from 1946 through 1949, making them the most exclusive body style in Plymouth’s lineup. These wagons proved considerably rarer than Ford’s wooden counterparts, adding to their collector appeal today.
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