1947 Dodge WDX Power Wagon

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE  

The Dodge Power Wagon is among the most iconic trucks ever produced. Introduced as a civilian model of the Dodge WC that had served worldwide during World War II, it was produced for thirty-five years in numerous variations, sold and in use all over the world. The robust four-wheel drive WC-series ¾-ton trucks that helped win the war stood out even compared to the ubiquitous Jeep. The latter was handy, but the former was a work horse. Tapping that war-bred stamina, Dodge slightly refined these trucks into the Power Wagon for a work truck-hungry postwar market. Many Power Wagons remain in service, testament to their robust construction and durable, long-lived engineering. They are also widely collected and always popular wherever they are displayed or driven – as this example very much deserves to be!  

Highlights  

• Offered from The Peters Family Collection 

• A well-restored example of Dodge’s “Job Ready” Power Wagon 

• Tidy red paint with black front fenders over a camel colored cloth interior 

• Four-speed manual transmission 

• Oak bed sides with a gloss oak bed 

• The chassis number (83905428) for this Power Wagon decodes as follows:

  • 839 - 1947 WDX 

  • 05428 – Detroit, Michigan Plant 

  • Engine – 230 cu-in Flathead six-cylinder 

  • Wheelbase – 126 inches 

  • Rating – 1 Ton 

  • Engineering Code – T137 

  • Build Number – 2763 

• March 2024 ignition switch repair and oil leak fix by RJM Restorations of Fort Worth, Texas 

• This 1947 Dodge WDX Power Wagon is offered with 34,860 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown 

 Features 

• Four-speed manual transmission 

• Body color dashboard with a speedometer, oil pressure, water temperature, fuel level, and amp gauges 

• Oak bed sides with a gloss oak bed 

• Roll up windows 

• Bench seat with springs 

• Heater 

• 16 x 6.5-inch wide five-lug steel wheels 

• Load capacity: approx. 3,000 pounds 

• Overall weight: 7,600 pounds 

• Top speed: approx. 45 miles per hour 

Known Imperfections  

• Rubber windshield seals slightly deteriorating 

• Small paint imperfections around driver’s side window gutter 

Ownership History  

Previously owned in California, this 1947 Dodge Power Wagon WDX joined The Peters Family Collection in 2014 as an excellent example of the ultimate post-war utilitarian work truck.  

Additional Notes       

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.       

Contact: Cason Vogel Phone: 904.504.7848 email: cvogel@hagerty.com