How rare is the Plymouthg Suburban ?

[49roadster]

They made a lot of them but few seem to have survived. I found this one in Indiana, it came from New Mexico.

[1955 plymouth]

That wagon has had a hard life. No it's not a "Spring Special". It was in ballard years ago and was driven over a six foot concrete drop off! I know that car very well! Had some rust issues. It was painted with Ditzler acrylic enamel back in 1981 or 82 as I recall. Thought it was at the Moroe swap a couple years ago? The 2 tone paint job has been changed since it was 1st painted. It came from Johnnie's Auto wrecking in Woodinville-4th car up on the stack!

Probably more than you wanted to know!

Seems like you might have been there during some of this?

it's all good, I am enjoying it none the less. Yes the floorpan has been poorly patched together, yet it is still holding together. I'm just wanting a good driver level car...I think the front end could use some attention, pretty loose driving...Possibly from the Hollywood ride over the cement wall:eek:

I found an engine rebuild tag on the block yesterday from Pacific National Auto Parts, they were in Tacoma, I called and talked with the counter guy, gave him the info from the tag and he was going to check the archives on the engine machining work for me.

[Dodgeb4ya]

Drove that car to the Portland swap a couple times too. Used to drive excellent till the new owner had a problem keeping it on the level!

[wayfarerstranger]

I`LL get me a 49 wagon one day to go along with my 49 woodie !

[Plymouthy Adams]

NLA

Edited November 26, 2011 by Tim Adams

[Reg Evans]

Here's my early 49 with the split back window. It has the typical Flintstone floors but the rockers are OK.

One O these days I hope to have it looking like this one.

Edited November 24, 2011 by Reg Evans

[Rusty O'Toole]

The Plymouth Suburban was the first all steel station wagon and had an effect similar to blowing a hole in the dam.

It started the whole station wagon fad that helped make the fifties the fifties. Can you imagine, station wagon sales went from less than 1% of car sales to 20% in 5 or 6 years, and some experts predicted by 1960 station wagons would be more common than sedans.

In spite of being one of the most significant developments in the auto industry, its collector value is practically nil. They lagged behind convertibles, hardtops, coupes, and even sedans for years. Only recently have collectors given them any notice at all.

Something like the minivan, another Chrysler innovation that changed the automotive world but will never be recognised.

So, if you like the car go for it. But don't expect hordes of collectors to come banging on your door with fists full of cash.

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Thanks Reg for the pics of what the first model looked like, right down to the Moose Nose Brown paint job. Marred only by the whitewall tires.

Edited November 24, 2011 by Rusty O'Toole

[greg g]

Lotsa folks are developing affinity to longroofs, but like us Mopar folks, they seem shall we say a bit odd.

[1950 Special Deluxe]

Here is a picture of my friend's.

He rebuilt using a Dart for a donor.

[53_Suburban]

Bought my '53 back in 1976 and still love it.

[jeff0547]

Here is mine. Just bought it a few weeks ago from a guy on the HAMB. I'm still arranging transport. I don't know what I'm going to do with it, yet. My gut reaction is to get it safe & driveable and just enjoy it. I initially thought about a frame swap with either an S-10 or an 81 Malibu wagon frame & floor-pan (both of which I allready have) but am, as yet, undecided. I've read ALL the arguments and opinions.

My last Plymouth 2-door Suburban was a 55 and it was about 40 years ago. Then you could still go to the local junkyard and buy parts. I guess those days are gone forever.

[mrwrstory]

Saw this P-20 Phaeton this weekend. Kinda a shame in my opinion.

[fstfish66]

im liking these 2 door wagons,,,