Declared to be a “feast for the eyes…and how it drives!” The dashing new-for-1949 Plymouth Convertible was the first true all-new postwar car from Plymouth. “Brilliant new beauty and brilliant new engineering. That’s what you get in the sensational new line of Plymouths;” inside and out, it was a totally new Plymouth.

The Special Deluxe again represented the top trim level for Plymouth. Standard extras included on this line are seen with a bright metal windshield molding, interior garnish moldings, richer upholstery materials, Special Deluxe side fender scripts and a power-operated convertible top with an electric-hydraulic mechanism that was advertised in period as “silently raises or lowers the top in about fifteen seconds.” A “double-size” rear window greatly increased the all-around vision and the comfortable wide rear seat also provides considerable legroom. The new inline six-cylinder engine checked in at 217.8-cid, 97-hp and this was complemented by a longer wheelbase for enhanced ride characteristics.

This particular car is presented in a rich blue finish that is nicely accented by its tan canvas soft-top with the interior in the same two basic tones. The six-cylinder engine has dual exhaust and is mated to a three-speed manual transmission; other features include full disc wheel covers, stainless steel stone guards, fender skirts, whitewall tires, AM radio, clock, chrome exhaust extensions, bumper guards and a heater/defroster unit to provide cold weather comfort.

In 1949, reliable sources show that 372,222 Plymouth Special Deluxe Six Series were built in four body styles and approximately 1,000 chassis’ only. Of these, the conservative number of 15,240 was the desirable Convertible Club Coupe.