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What was the name of the Dodge Wayfarer in 1949?

What was the name of the Dodge Wayfarer in 1949?

The Wayfarer name, which was new for 1949, is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as “a person who travels on foot”; not the best name for a new car.

How many horsepower does a Dodge Wayfarer have?

A one-barrel, L-head inline-six of 230 cu in (3.8 L) was installed, with 103 hp (77 kW). This was to be the only engine option for the Wayfarer’s entire production run. A disastrous 104-day strike, lasting from 25 January until 8 May, hamstrung all of Chrysler’s production this year.

Why was the Dodge Wayfarer business coupe discontinued?

The business coupe was discontinued in February 1952, with material shortages due to the Korean War forcing automobile manufacturers to focus on their more popular models. Thus, only the two-door sedan was available for most of the Wayfarer’s last model year.

When did the Dodge Wayfarer get a new windshield?

1951’s D-41 Wayfarers received a thorough upgrade, with a new hood, front fenders, and new slotted grille in two sections. The windshield was bigger and the dashboard new, and underneath there were new “Oriflow” shock absorbers. 1951 was the last year that the Sportabout was available with the removable side windows.

What kind of engine does a 1949 Dodge Wayfarer have?

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When did the Dodge Wayfarer series come out?

The “true” 1949 Dodges were introduced in February 1949, after a long production run of the 1948s. The Wayfarer (known as the D-29 series), aside from its shorter wheelbase, shared the boxy corporate design of the new 1949 Chrysler products.

What kind of body does a Dodge Wayfarer have?

The Wayfarer arrived with three different bodystyles: a two-door sedan, a two-door business coupe, and the two-door roadster (only entering production in May). The business coupe shared some bodywork with Plymouth’s business coupe version, but the other Wayfarer’s had unique pressings.

1951’s D-41 Wayfarers received a thorough upgrade, with a new hood, front fenders, and new slotted grille in two sections. The windshield was bigger and the dashboard new, and underneath there were new “Oriflow” shock absorbers. 1951 was the last year that the Sportabout was available with the removable side windows.

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