1946 Chevrolet Suburban. There was national euphoria at the end of World War II, but confusion, too. Returning G.I.s came home to an America that had essentially gone on hold since 1942. When the country put itself collectively behind the war effort, discretionary purchases all but dried up and the manufacture of durable goods mostly ceased as factories converted to the production of war materials. 
The auto industry led the conversion to war production and virtually no cars or light-duty trucks were produced for civilian use between early 1942 and late 1945. And because the end of the war was difficult to predict, when the factories finally switched back from bombers to passenger vehicles, there were no new models on the drawing boards. All the major automakers basically picked up in 1946 where they left off with the 1942 models. 
Chevrolet's truck line exemplified the state of the industry in '46. The exterior styling of the Suburban was the same as the brief 1942 model run. In fact, early production of the 1946 models was virtually identical to the '42 models, including a lack of war-rationed chrome trim. Later in 1946, bright trim reappeared and other refinements were added to the Suburban. 
The stalwart Stovebolt-six engine was the engine that powered the '46 Suburban. It produced 90 horsepower and plenty of low-rpm torque that made the Suburban great for hauling people and cargo. The engine was backed by a three-speed manual transmission and hydraulic brakes were standard.
To satisfy pent-up demand for new vehicles and allow final validation of the next generation, production of the 1946 Suburban (and all other Chevrolet trucks) lasted through May 1947. 

1946 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN FACTS
Body style................................................................................Two-door with tailgate or "barn doors"
Wheelbase...............................................................................115 inches
Engine......................................................................................216.5-cubic-inch (3.8L) I-6
Horsepower.............................................................................90 at 3,300 rpm
Torque (approx.)......................................................................165 lb.-ft. at 1,000-2,000 rpm
Transmission.............................................................................Three-speed manual
Curb weight (approx.)...............................................................3,400pounds

THE BOTTOM LINE: 1946 INCOME AND PRICES (with 2010 inflation conversions) 
Chevrolet Suburban(base MSRP)..............................................$1,283 ($14,344)
Median household income..........................................................$2,500 ($27,950)
Median house price....................................................................$5,600($62,608)
Cost of a gallon of regular gasoline..............................................$0.21  ($2.35)
Cost of a loaf of bread................................................................$0.10($1.12)
Cost of a movie ticket.................................................................$0.35 ($3.91)
Average Major League Baseball salary.......................................$4,500 ($50,310)

1946 Chevrolet Suburban Carryall

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