1950 Plymouth Special Deluxe Station Wagon

Many changes occurred in 1950 in comparison to their 1949 siblings. Although they had the same basic contours and slight mechanical dissimilarities, a host of changes had taken place, so much so that only the doors were bolt-for-bolt interchange between the two years. Differences included simplified bumpers, restyled rear fenders, and an easy to repair three-bar grille.

Just like in prior years, Plymouths were available in two different wheelbases and three distinct series, the top-of-the-line being the Special Deluxe. The 1950 Plymouth Special Deluxe Station Wagon had a manufacturer's price of $2,372, making it the highest priced Plymouth for 1950.

The Station Wagon had seating for eight passengers and came equipped with a bright windshield and rear window trim. They had Special Deluxe fender script badges, a wood-grain finished on the interior metal panels, and richer interior fabric choices. All three seats were upholstered in leather-like material. The rear two seats were removable. The 217.8 cubic-inch six-cylinder engine offered nearly 100 horsepower and was mated to a three-speed manual transmission.

In 1950, Plymouth produced 2,072 examples of the Special Deluxe wagon. This particular example has been restored in a cream over dark brown upholstery color scheme.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2017