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1955 Powell Sport Wagon. Ultra-rare California made vehicle. This is one of 1,020 made in Compton California in 1955/1956. This is one of the very early ones, erial # PMC2083.. Most everything needed to get it on the road is included in the sale. Powells were built on '41 Plymouths so all the mechanicals are cheap and available. Body,
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Apr 1, 2020 • For Sale • 30 Comments Sport Wagon: Rare 1955 Powell Pickup Scotty Gilbertson Just to get it out of the way first, Powell referred to both their pickup and station wagon as " Sport Wagon ". They are about as unique and rare as it gets and they seldom come onto the market, at least in usable condition.
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The Powell Sport Wagon was born out of the Powell Manufacturing Company, a company that initially manufactured radios and later transitioned into scooter production and lightweight motorcycles. In the early 1950s, Powell Manufacturing shifted its focus to producing pickups and station wagons. The Sport Wagon was one of their notable creations.
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Between 1955 and 1957, approximately 1,000 pickups were produced, but fewer than 100 Sport Wagons were built. The unique pull-out fishing rod holders and bait box were among the special Sport Wagon features. Production ended in 1957 due to a shortage of 1941 Plymouth donor cars.
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Almost a thousand were sold over its three years (1955-1957). Prices started at just $1095, quite a bit less than a new car of the times. They were cheap to build, and the chassis could be bought in junkyards for $45 or so. Powell was supposedly profitable, but the business was wound down in 1957.
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When they came out in 1955, using already 14-year-old technology may not have been the best long-term marketing move. Reviewers thought that they were a great second vehicle and I would absolutely love to have one.
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Over three years (1955-57), the Powell's built more than 1,000 pickups and 150 station wagons (like the seller's). As parts started to get scarce, they shut down operations and moved on to other things. This Sport Wagon is one of 130 of both body styles thought to still be around. It was previously restored and seems to be in good condition today.
1 of 1,200 1956 Powell Deluxe Sport Wagon
While most vehicles end their lives in a junkyard, every one of the thousand or so Powell Sport Wagons built from 1955 to 1957 started out there. Beneath each modern looking steel and fiberglass truck body are the refurbished bones and innards of a 15-year old Plymouth plucked from the scrapheap.
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Powell 1955. Powell factory. The Powell Sport Wagon is built in Compton, California. The chassis and engines come from used prewar Plymouths and are rebuilt by the Powell brothers. Powell's brochure refer to this pickup as "one of the most beautiful on the market." The lists the price as $998.87 at the factory, with a standard new car guarantee.
The 1955 Powell Sport Wagon came equipped with fishing pole storage! )
Sport Wagon: Rare 1955 Powell Pickup Just to get it out of the way first, Powell referred to both their pickup and station wagon as "Sport Wagon". They are about as unique and rare as it gets and they seldom come onto the market, at… more» Mar 23, 2019 • For Sale • 20 Comments Ahead Of Its Time: 1957 Powell Pickup
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Built in Hawthorne California. Body is on a 1941 Plymouth chassis. Flat six motor. Beautifully restored and was on display at the Petersen Museum, Asking $27,500 All reasonable offers considered. More pictures and info coming soon. More Other Makes classic cars for sale. Title.
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1954 1955 1956 Advertisement Find classic and antique Powell Sport Wagon for sale. Search by model, year and location.
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They simply ran out of used parts. We came across this walk-around video of a 1955 Powell Sport Wagon pickup truck version in which the narrator provides more facts about these rare vehicles: Here's the seller's description: "1956 Powell Sports Wagon Very interestingly rare vehicle.
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1955 Powell Sport Wagon Ultra-rare California made vehicle. This is one of 1,020 made in Compton California in 1955/1956. This is one of the very early ones, erial # PMC2083. Only seven older ones are known to exist. For more information on the Powell, lease visit the registry at http://clubs.hemmings.com/powellregistry/registry.html
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Even though the Sport Wagon was meant to be simple and cheap, it also had a few innovations like these novel pull-out tubular drawers which allowed the owner to carry long items such as fishing poles. This one appears to have dividers to haul tools or parts. Options were few, but with the factory camper shell this could be the ultimate fishing rig!
