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1947 Dodge Custom
2dr Convertible
6-cyl. 230.2cid/102hp 1bbl
#1 Concours condition#1 Concours
#2 Excellent condition#2 Excellent
#3 Good condition#3 Good
$34,700 CAD*
+5.2%
#4 Fair condition#4 Fair
Apr 2025
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1946-1949 Dodge Custom stats
Highest sale
$401,302 CAD
Lowest sale
$736 CAD
Most recent sale
$7,738 CAD
Sales
44
Past sales
$7,737 CAD
1948 Dodge Custom Base
62636 M
Standard
North America
Apr 3, 2025Mecum Auctions
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$5,372 CAD
1946 Dodge Custom Base
36000 M
Standard
North America
Apr 2, 2025Bring a Trailer
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$7,443 CAD
1948 Dodge Custom Base
39161 M
Automatic
North America
Oct 3, 2024Mecum Auctions
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$30,228 CAD
1947 Dodge Custom Base
2103 M
Automatic
North America
Jun 7, 2024Mecum Auctions
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$25,258 CAD
1948 Dodge Custom Base
70995 M
Standard
North America
Dec 2, 2023Mecum Auctions
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$27,092 CAD
1948 Dodge Custom Base
39157 M
Automatic
North America
Oct 7, 2023Mecum Auctions
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Model overview
Model description
After World War II there was a return to normal life, and normal life included new cars. The average car was nine years old by 1946 and well past worn out, with the average service life of cars being about 5 to 7 years in this era. Like other companies, Chrysler’s Dodge Division was forbidden from working on postwar car designs during hostilities, so the 1946 cars were virtually the same as 1942 cars, with very few changes. The same flathead 230 cid six powered them, losing 3 horsepower (down to 102) compared to 1942. The higher priced Dodge Custom four-door traditionally had been the best seller and this carried over for 1946 with a retail price starting at $1,389.
Dodge had no embarrassment in the sales leagues, with a decent fourth place ahead of Buick, Pontiac and Oldsmobile and behind Ford, Chevrolet and their own brother division Plymouth in third place.
Dodge Customs were sold in club coupe, convertible coupe, aforementioned sedan, town sedan and long-wheelbase seven-passenger sedan. Larger families liked the extra room possible on these cars, as did some taxi operators.
The 1947 cars were essentially unchanged because there was not much point in trying to change a car they could scarcely produce enough of as it was. Every car offered up to the public was eagerly snapped up, demand was just that high. With the seller’s market still going as it had before, most dealers accessorized the cars to the max (and generously padded the mark-up). Some unscrupulous dealers sold themselves the cars, drove them a few weeks then sold them on at very inflated prices as “used cars” since car prices were technically still held down by government mandate.
Shortages of everything possible, inflation, strikes both large and small, even riots began to erupt across the nation and despite that, Dodge managed to churn out more cars in 1947 than 1946 with an estimated 243,000 cars (about 50 percent more than 1946).
The 1948 and very early 1949 Dodge Customs were again essentially unchanged. The biggest difference once again was higher prices, with the seven-passenger sedan going up from $1,861 in 1947 to $2,179 in 1948. Oddly, there was no price increase for the very early, unchanged 1949 cars.
Vehicle specifications
- Vehicle Length204.5 in
- Wheelbase - Inches119.5 in
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Common Questions
The value of a 1947 Dodge Custom can vary greatly depending on its condition, mileage, options, and history. Typically, you can expect to pay around $15,233 USD for a 1947 Dodge Custom in good condition with average spec.
The highest selling price of a 1947 Dodge Custom at auction over the last three years was $58,863 CAD. The highest prices are usually reserved for rare or exceptionally well-maintained examples with desirable features or modifications and excellent history.
The lowest selling price of a 1947 Dodge Custom at auction over the last three years was $30,228 CAD. The lowest prices are usually paid for examples that have extensive maintenance needs, differ greatly from their original configuration, or have accident histories or title problems.
In the last three years there have been 4 1947 Dodge Customs sold at public auction.
The most recent auction sale of a 1947 Dodge Custom was $30,228 CAD on June 07, 2024 by Mecum Auctions.
Many factors can increase a car's value including excellent condition, exceptional originality, a recent restoration, low mileage, unique provenance, desirable options, popular or unique color choices, and excellent maintenance records. Upgrades and modifications that enhance performance or aesthetics can also add value.
Factors that can decrease a car's value include unusually high mileage, poor maintenance history, visible wear and tear, accidents or damage, title issues, and gaps in ownership history. Additionally, less popular color choices and extensive modifications that don't appeal to a broad audience can reduce value.
Mileage plays a significant role in a classic car’s value. Lower mileage usually increases value because it indicates a higher degree of originality, is rarer, and suggests less wear and tear. However, cars with exceptionally low mileage may also have maintenance needs due to lack of use. Whether someone should pay more for a vehicle with lower miles will depend on how they plan on using it, and the vehicle's specific condition.
The value of modified cars differs widely based on the type and quality of modifications. While some modifications can significantly increase value, especially performance enhancements and high-quality custom work, others may not add much or could even detract from the car’s value if they appeal to only a limited audience.