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1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe Sedan

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Dec. 4, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$4,950Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $3,950, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1949
Make and model
Plymouth Deluxe and Special Deluxe (1933 to 1950)
Generation
Deluxe and Special Deluxe (1933 to 1950) (1933 to 1950)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
20320102
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 17 comparable sales, 49% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$5,900 to $25,000
Median$13,500
Sales behind it17Likely

From 17 sales of the Plymouth Deluxe and Special Deluxe (1933 to 1950) (1933 to 1950) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $5,900 and $25,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe Club CoupeBring a Trailer, Sept. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 2, 2026$6,200
1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 15, 2025MecumJan. 15, 2025$24,250
1949 Plymouth Special Deluxe Woody WagonMecum, Jan. 15, 2025MecumJan. 15, 2025$40,000
27-Years-Owned 1948 Plymouth Special Deluxe CoupeBring a Trailer, Sept. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 15, 2026$11,250
23-Years-Family-Owned 1948 Plymouth Special Deluxe Club CoupeBring a Trailer, July 23, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 23, 2026$10,010
1947 Plymouth Special Deluxe SedanMecum, July 22, 2026MecumJuly 22, 2026$15,000
1947 PLYMOUTH SPECIAL DELUXEBarrett-Jackson, June 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 25, 2026$3,700
1947 Plymouth P15 Special Deluxe 4-Door SedanBring a Trailer, June 19, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 19, 2026$3,400