The 1946-1949 Dodge Custom Convertible was the postwar
continuation of the Dietrich-styled bodywork. It lasted through the spring of
1949, at which point Dodge's restyled "second series" 1949s appeared,
along with its Chrysler Corporation companion lines.
The Dodge Custom Convertible remained unchanged mechanically and bodily in these years. A mild facelift of the 1942 styling featured an eggcrate grille (slightly heavy on the chrome) incorporating square parking lights.
Pluses of the 1946-1949 Dodge Custom Convertible:
- Priced lower than prewar counterparts (higher production)
- Open-air fun
Minuses of the 1946-1949 Dodge Custom Convertible:
- Very ordinary by any standard
Production of the 1946-1949 Dodge Custom Convertible:
9,500
Specifications of the 1946-1949
Dodge Custom Convertible:
Wheelbase, inches: 119.5
Length, inches: 204.6
Weight, pounds: 3,461
Price, new: $1,649-$2,189 (U.S.)
Engines for the 1946-1949
Dodge Custom Convertible:
| Type | Size | Horsepower | Years |
| sv I-6 | 230.2 cid | 102 | 1946-1949 |
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