1949 Dodge Wayfarer Roadster

1949 Dodge Wayfarer Roadster When the new Dodge was released in April 1949. a body style not seen in the U. S. for over a decade returned with the Wayfarer roadster. Considered a more affordable open-top car than a standard convertible. it was well received with 5. 20 examples sold in its premier year. more than double the production of Dodge’s tradional convertibles. Being a true roadster meant no roll-up windows. so to protect the passengers from inclement weather panes framed in chrome could be slipped into mounting holes in the doors. While convertibles did have a longer life. the economical roadsters were often retired early making survivors a very rare find. This roadster has been treated to a complete frame-on restoration about 10 years ago and has been used very sparingly since. Showing only 72. 25 miles. which may be since new. it is finished both inside and out in a rich dark red-maroon. The seats are upholstered in a matching pleated vinyl covering with an off-white soft top that is in good mechanical and cosmetic condition. It is a numbers matching car and a copy of the original build sheet obtained from the Chrysler Historical Collection is included. The only differences that I am aware of are that I added an NOS radio and clock. The radio works fine and the clock works intermittently. The car runs and drives perfectly. It has the Dodge fluid drive. which in essence is a three speed manual transmission with a torque converter between the engine and transmission. You can drive it like a three speed manual or put it in high gear. let the clutch out. and then drive it like an automatic. I encourage you to inspect the car and take it for a spin. I don’t believe you will be disappointed. Payment by bank wire or cash is required and a non-refundable $1000 deposit via PayPal is required within 48 hours of the auction close. I hate to do this but I have been burned twice by people winning an auction and then never showing up or paying for it. Please check my feedback for other cars I have sold and you will see that I deal honestly both as a buyer and seller. I am not a dealer. only a collector. I sell cars after I have enjoyed having them for a while to make room for a new acquisition. Please note that Alabama does not issue titles for vehicles of this age so the car will be sold with a bill of sale and registration certificate. I have sold cars to other states (even California) and never had a problem.