1952 Dodge Power Wagon

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Year

1952

Make

Dodge

Model

Power Wagon

Odometer

Upon Request

Engine

Chrysler T137 230 cu.-in. Flathead I6

Fuel Type

gasoline

Transmission

manual

Drivetrain

4×4

VIN / Chassis #

Upon Request

Seller

RK Motors Charlotte

Location

Charlotte, NC

Title Status

clean

The Dodge Power Wagon is rich in history, providing Dodge with a springboard for decades of four-wheel-drive dominance. This example, offered by RK Motors Charlotte, has been meticulously restored to original specifications and is available for sale for $92,900.

During WWII, Dodge produced dozens of medium-duty pickup truck variations for military use. In total, they created fifty-two different models, through which they refined their four-wheel-drive design. By the end of the war, Dodge decided to produce a peacetime version for civilian use, prioritizing features such as a 1-ton load-bearing capacity, power take-off, ample ground clearance, sufficient power, a large cargo box, an enclosed all-weather cab, and, of course, four-wheel drive.

The result was the T137 Dodge Power Wagon, widely recognized as the first civilian four-wheel-drive truck. It was a mechanical descendant of the ¾-ton 1942–1945 Dodge WC-series military truck. Early brochures carried the headline, “The Army Truck the Boys Wrote Home About... Now Redesigned for Peacetime Use.”

The Power Wagon was sold in the United States through the 1968 production year, with overseas sales continuing through 1978. The original variants—those produced from 1946 to 1957—are identified by the T137 engineering code. After 1957, Dodge introduced several newer versions in the form of the light-duty C-Series trucks and the Town Panel and Town Wagon SUVs.

This 1952 Power Wagon has undergone a comprehensive restoration to bring it back to better-than-new condition. It features the period-correct T137 230 cu.-in. Flathead I6 engine, a 4-speed manual transmission, and a 2-speed transfer case. The two-tone exterior, finished in vibrant red with glossy black fenders, gives it a simple yet commanding presence on the farm or at the car show. Exterior details include a Braden PTO winch, a wood cargo-box floor, and 16-inch split-rim wheels wrapped in beefy Interco Super Swamper tires.

Step inside the cab and you’ll find the marvelous simplicity of 1950s engineering. The red, color-matched dashboard houses a single gauge with four readings (fuel, amps, temperature, and oil pressure), along with a steering wheel and a small glove compartment. The bench seat and door panels are wrapped in black vinyl.

The Specs

The Dodge Power Wagon is abundant in utilitarianism—no frills, just a purpose-built machine ready for duty. In an age where complexity and gadgetry reign supreme, there’s something wonderfully alluring about the simplicity this Power Wagon offers.

Plus, it’s teeming with old-school swagger.

Mechanical

Chrysler T137 230 cu.-in. Flathead I6
4-speed manual transmission
2-speed transfer case with 1.96:1 low range
Part-time four-wheel drive with power take-off (PTO)

Interior

Black vinyl bench seat and door panels
Red-painted dashboard
New four-reading gauge cluster

Exterior

Red and black basecoat/clearcoat paint
16-inch split-rim wheels with Interco Super Swamper tires
Braden PTO winch
Wood bed floor

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