1947 Pontiac Streamliner V8 Deluxe-Station Wagon

In similar fashion to other manufacturers in the post-World War II, Pontiac re-issued pre-war models as production resumed in 1946. New add-on details such as front grilles, badging, and tail lights were often changed, while much of the mechanical components remained as before. For Pontiac, they continued to offer a choice of either 6- or 8-cylinder inline flathead engines. The 1947 Streamliner received online minor updates from their prior year counterparts. The grille was updated and the interiors for sedans and coupes were redesigned with Berwick beige panels for the windows and dashboard. They were characterized by wraparound bumpers, insert parking lights, 'Silver Streak' chromed hood stripes, and a bell-shaped front grille with a cast metal Indian-head motif.

This particular example is a Streamliner Woody Wagon that is one of the last remaining in the world. It is believed that just 12 exist. The odometer currently shows 61,484 miles and it retains the original paint, interior, and woodwork by Ionia of Michigan. It is well optioned with a heater, Super Deluxe AM radio, battery, fuel, oil and water temperature gauges. There is an in-dash clock, fog lights and fender skirts. Power is from a 289CID flathead straight eight offering 103 horsepower mated to the standard 3-speed manual column-shift transmission.

This Woody Wagon has a rubber roof covering, glass windshield washer fluid container, oil bath air cleaner, dual horns and Remington 6.50-16 tires on the original painted steel wheels.

Since 1947, this vehicle has been owned by just three caretakers.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2016