1947 Dodge Power Wagon flatbed, mechanically refreshed and offered OBO by its private owner

Why we picked it

The seller says this 1947 Power Wagon is unmolested and mechanically refreshed, with the engine gone through, new tires, powder-coated wheels and a reupholstered seat. They say it runs, drives and stops, and that the title is clear. It spent its life as a year-round farm truck, including snowplow duty, and wears a flatbed rather than the factory pickup box.

Driver-quality Power Wagons have recently sold between $25,000 and $49,500, so a $22,000 OBO ask for a running truck with a clear title is well under the market. The flatbed and the plow history explain part of the gap, but you still get a lot of truck for the money.

The value check

The seller is asking $22,000. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $25,000–$49,500, so the middle of the market is about $37,250. That put this car 41% under.

Driver-grade civilian Power Wagons sold from $25,000 (1946 WDX with V8 swap, BaT) to $49,500 (1951, Mecum) in the past few months; a non-running flatbed project brought $9,000. At $22,000 it sits about 41% under the $37,250 midpoint of driver sales.

Where the numbers come from:

• 1946 Power Wagon WDX, BaT Sep 2026, $25,000
• 1952 Power Wagon B-3-PW, BaT Sep 2026, $38,650
• 1951 Power Wagon, Mecum Jul 2026, $49,500
• Power Wagon Type D market (classic.com)

What to check

• Flatbed, not the original pickup box: a correct box adds cost if you want stock looks
• Plow and farm use means you should check the frame, front crossmember and spring hangers for cracks and repairs
• Look over the cab corners, floors, door bottoms and fender lips for rust and patch work
• The listing does not say whether the winch and PTO are present or working
• Get the 230 flathead six checked with a compression test, and confirm the four-speed, transfer case and both axles are sound
• This is a private sale with no listing date shown, so confirm it is still available and look the truck over in person

Making it drive like new

The usual Power Wagon upgrades are a 12-volt conversion, front disc brakes with a dual master cylinder, and power steering. If you want highway speed, look at taller axle gears or an overdrive. Keep the flathead and transfer case if you want the truck to stay period-correct.