The original Dodge Power Wagon, produced from late 1945 to 1950, was based on the early 1940s WC T-214 trucks developed for military use. The first Power Wagons featured a 230-cubic-inch six-cylinder engine with a 6.7:1 compression ratio, delivering 94 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque. With axle ratios as low as 5.83:1, 34.6-inch diameter 8-ply tires, an optional 7,500-pound PTO winch, and a dual-range transfer case, the Dodge Power Wagon was designed for rugged work or play.
The Power Wagon’s reputation and styling make it popular among pickup truck restoration enthusiasts. Bring a Trailer says it brokered the sale of a highly customized four-door, Cummins-diesel-powered, 1949 Dodge Power Wagon in December of 2021, bringing $405,000. Current listings at Hemmings include Power Wagons ranging from a restored 1947 priced at $120,000 to a 1950 frame-only listing for $2,950. A better option for a project truck is the nearly complete 1947 utility-bed Power Wagon listed for $12,950. You’ll need to source an engine, radiator, and interior pieces, but the rest of the truck is reportedly complete.
