Collector Car CornerBy Greg Zyla
Q: Greg, I own a 1949 Dodge Coronet 4-door sedan with the 6-cylinder engine. The car is original with only 86,000 miles. It still has factory paint, and has been rated excellent. What is a fair price? I don't intend to sell, just want information. Which Dodge is worth the most in 1949? Thank you. Lou from Florida.
A: Thomas, your Dodge Coronet rides on a 123.5-inch wheelbase, and is the more modern design "second series" model for 1949, as Dodge also sold the 1946-1949 post war model as a "first series" offering, too.Currently, your Coronet is listed at $5,350 to $8,500 in excellent to pristine condition. I'd say, considering the current economy, $6,500 might be a fair price, but that's just an opinion on my part and you may do better or worse if you ever sell. If your Coronet has the "Gyro-Matic" automatic transmission I'd add at least another $700.Dodge also built a 137.5-inch 8-passenger Coronet limo style sedan model in limited numbers. Joining the limo were a convertible, 9-passenger "Woody" wagon and three-passenger business coupe, the latter as part of its Wayfarer line of two door models.Overall, 144,390 Coronet and Meadowbrook sedans were produced in 1949, and your car had a list price of $1,927 when delivered. All Dodges were powered by inline flathead 6-cylinder engines producing 103 horsepower from 230 cubic inches. The most expensive Dodge from 1949 is the four door "Woody" wagon, which lists in many car guides from $35,000 to $50,000 in excellent to pristine shape. Thanks for your question.
(Greg Zyla welcomes reader questions at 116 Main St., Towanda, Pa. 18848 or email at extramile_2000@yahoo.com.
For more articles like these, please pickup a copy of Auto Round-Up at your local newsstand, or visit http://www.Auto-Roundup.com/
