1946 Plymouth Deluxe

Michigan

$8,795

Vehicle Details

Make

Plymouth

Model

Deluxe

Year

1946

Mileage

55,555 miles

VIN

ZSB025

Body Type

Sedan

Transmission

Manual

Drivetrain

FWD

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Description

1946 Plymouth Super Deluxe 4 door sedan that I have owned since 1968. In 1972, I removed the engine and had a mechanic overhaul it. The project got pushed aside as my business got busier. It has been stored inside for the last 50 years.

Rear fenders were dented from the previous owner and over the years I purchased 2 NOS fenders at swap meets. Almost Zero rust. Interior is still very nice. I did not look at the actual mileage before I listed it.

Last 3 pictures are of a parts vehicle that is included in the purchase price. This would be an easy project for someone. Paint is still very good and you would only need to have rear fenders painted to make it look nice.

Plymouth Deluxe Buyer's Guide

Full guide

Jim Vasquez

Hot Rods

1939–1952

~3 min read

Updated Apr 2026

The hot rod and kustom builder's classic starting point, the Plymouth Deluxe offers late-1930s to early-1950s Mopar style at prices that leave room for the build.

This guide covers

✓ 8-point inspection checklist

✓ Common issues & what to avoid

✓ In-person inspection guide

✓ Market pricing by year & condition

✓ 3 FAQs answered

✓ History & fun facts

Read the Full Deluxe Buyer's Guide

Plymouth Deluxe Market Overview

Based on 14 Plymouth Deluxe listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

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$29,110

Avg. Asking Price

1934–1972

Year Range

Price Position on Our Site - Below Average

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Transmission Distribution

Automatic 36%

Manual 29% ◄

Condition Distribution

Excellent 14%

Good 29%

Fair 7%

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Plymouth Deluxe Buyer's Guide

The Plymouth Deluxe is the working man's classic, affordable, durable, and deeply embedded in American custom culture. From the chopped-and-channeled kustom creations of the early 1950s to the countless hot rods built on these tough prewar and postwar bodies, the Plymouth Deluxe has always been the starting point for builders who want maximum potential at minimum cost. Today, a survivor Plymouth Deluxe in stock form is a genuine piece of Americana, and the raw material for the hobby's most accessible custom builds.

What to Check Before Buying

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Probe cowl and firewall thoroughly for rust — this is the critical water intrusion zone ,

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Inspect trunk floor and spare tire well for patch work over rust ,

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Compression test all six cylinders (look for 90+ psi consistent) ,

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Check brake master cylinder and all four wheel cylinders for leaks ,

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Use magnet on all body panels to detect excessive filler ,

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Verify windshield channel condition and glass seal integrity ,

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Check door gaps and body alignment for signs of accident damage or flex ,

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On custom/project cars: verify frame integrity and inspect all welds ,

Common Issues

Cowl and firewall rust from windshield water ingress is the defining structural problem on these cars. Trunk floor rust is nearly universal. The flathead six needs a valve job and ring/bearing work on most unrestored examples, it's cheap and accessible to do. Brake systems require complete refresh. On custom project cars, excessive body filler and questionable welds are common.

What to Look For

The ideal Plymouth Deluxe purchase is a southwestern business coupe or club coupe with solid structural metal, even if the drivetrain and cosmetics are rough. Frame integrity and cowl/firewall condition are everything. A car with a freshly rebuilt flathead and sorted brakes in rough body condition is more valuable than a beautiful paint job hiding metal problems. For stock restoration, seek a one-owner car with the original engine still installed.

Price Guide

Stock driver (1946–1948 sedan/coupe): $8,000–$18,000. Business coupe as project: $15,000–$28,000. Mild street rod completion: $25,000–$45,000. Master-built kustom: $60,000–$100,000+. Stock restoration (1949–1952): $10,000–$20,000. Flathead rebuild budget: $1,200–$2,500.

Did You Know?

Plymouth was the first American low-priced car to offer hydraulic brakes as standard equipment (1928), and the 1940s Plymouths remained leaders in feature accessibility. The 1940–1948 Plymouth body is so beloved in hot rod culture that complete new-manufacture body panels and even complete fiberglass body shells have been produced to support the custom community. The business coupe's massive trunk was designed to hold commercial samples, making it the preferred vehicle for traveling salesmen, and decades later, for hot rod builders.

$8,795

1946 Plymouth Deluxe

Michigan

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