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The Plymouth P-18 Special Deluxe was both sporty and utilitarian, with the highest trim level offered by the manufacturer in 1949. P-18 Special Deluxe Convertibles were equipped with standard power soft tops, leather interiors, and exclusive 'Special Deluxe' badges on the front fenders.
This Convertible was first owned by Mr. Pettit. It was given to him by his parents as a high school graduation gift in the Spring of 1949. The car was sold through the Pettit Brothers Plymouth-Chrysler dealership, and the young Mr. Pettit traveled to Detroit to take delivery of the new Plymouth off the assembly line.
A few years later, the P-18 was traded in to the family dealership. Mr. Pettit later realized his attraction to the car and began a search for his P-18. He eventually found it and traded a new IHC pickup truck in exchange for the red Plymouth Convertible in 1954. The car would remain a staple in Mr. Pettit's collection. It is currently equipped with Mopar fender skirts and a driver's-side spotlight.
The car is powered by a 218 cubic-inch L-head 6-cylinder engine with a Carter single-barrel carburetor. The engine produces nearly 100 horsepower and is mated to a three-speed manual gearbox. There are four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes and an independent front suspension.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Pebble Beach auction presented by Gooding & Company. The car was estimated to sell for $20,000 - $25,000 and was offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $22,000, inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2012
This Convertible was first owned by Mr. Pettit. It was given to him by his parents as a high school graduation gift in the Spring of 1949. The car was sold through the Pettit Brothers Plymouth-Chrysler dealership, and the young Mr. Pettit traveled to Detroit to take delivery of the new Plymouth off the assembly line.
A few years later, the P-18 was traded in to the family dealership. Mr. Pettit later realized his attraction to the car and began a search for his P-18. He eventually found it and traded a new IHC pickup truck in exchange for the red Plymouth Convertible in 1954. The car would remain a staple in Mr. Pettit's collection. It is currently equipped with Mopar fender skirts and a driver's-side spotlight.
The car is powered by a 218 cubic-inch L-head 6-cylinder engine with a Carter single-barrel carburetor. The engine produces nearly 100 horsepower and is mated to a three-speed manual gearbox. There are four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes and an independent front suspension.
In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Pebble Beach auction presented by Gooding & Company. The car was estimated to sell for $20,000 - $25,000 and was offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for $22,000, inclusive of the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2012
2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $20,000-USD $25,000
Sale Price :
USD $22,000
1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Plymouth Special Deluxe
(Data based on Model Year 1949 sales)
1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe Sedan Chassis#: 12327205 Sold for USD$7,700 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe P18 Woody Wagon Chassis#: 25505934 Sold for USD$132,000 2022 Mecum : Monterey | |
1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe Sold for USD$22,000 2018 GAA : Jerry & June Smith Collection | |
1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe Convertible Sold for USD$21,450 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | |
1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe Sold for USD$11,000 2015 Morphy Auctions : Premier Automobile Sale | |
1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe Convertible Club Coupe Sold for USD$17,000 2015 Auctions America - Auburn Spring | |
1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe Club Coupe Sold for USD$8,200 2014 Leake Auction : Oklahoma City | |
1949 Plymouth Special DeLuxe Woodie Station Wagon Chassis#: P18449934 Sold for USD$55,000 2013 Auctions America - California | |
1949 Plymouth P-18 Special Deluxe Convertible Chassis#: 12174697 Sold for USD$22,000 2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction | |
1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe Convertible Sold for USD$23,500 2011 Mecum - Kansas City, MO | |
1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe Chassis#: 25095465 Sold for USD$6,750 2011 Silver Auction - Carson City | |
1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe Convertible Sold for USD$39,000 2010 Mecum - Kansas City, MO | |
1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe Convertible Sold for USD$20,350 2009 Worldwide Auctioneers - The Weinberg Collection Auction 2009 | |
1949 PLYMOUTH SPECIAL DELUXE Chassis#: P18105188 Sold for USD$15,500 2008 Silver Auction - Hot August Nights | |
1949 Plymouth Special DeLuxe Woodie Station Wagon Chassis#: 12267274 Sold for USD$49,500 2008 RM Auctions - The Astor Collection | |
1949 PLYMOUTH SPECIAL Sold for USD$4,900 2006 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions - November 17-19, 2006 | |
1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe Club Coupe Sold for USD$8,800 2002 Michigan Fall Classic Car Auction - The Kughn Collection |
Plymouth Special Deluxes That Failed To Sell At Auction
1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | $45,000 | |||
1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe Custom Sedan | 2014 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $4,250 | |||
1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe Four Door Sedan | 2012 Auctions America Spring Carlisle | $8,000 | |||
1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe | P202833 | 2011 Silver Auction Carson City | $7,400 |
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