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Desoto Firedome Suburban?


rcb

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Now, I'm relatively new to pre 60s mopars. From what I can read from "anonymous" sources (like Wiki and Allpar) they made the DeSoto Suburban until 54. From 52 to 54 I haven't seen any ads or the like for Suburbans, only 8 passenger sedans. The same wheel base (I think) but doesn't have the pass through to the trunk. So ultimately, was there a Firedome or Powermaster Suburban from 52-54?

-RC

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Well, there was the all metal Desoto wagon (starting in 51?) But my interest is the Suburban sedans on the 139" wheel base (similar to the limosine) if that makes sense.

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I had read that 1952 was the last year for the Suburban.  The 49 had a new body, shorter hood, bustle trunk.  The third seat was full size, and the back cushion closed off the opening to the trunk, or pivoted down to extend the cargo floor.  The middle seat was full size.    

Livery cars, as for funeral homes, would usually have the full second seat.  Limousines would have folding jump seats in the second row.  

49 and 50 had the waterfall grille, vertical bars.  51 and 52 had the toothy grille. 

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Thank you all for the information. I've already found several and I'm not opposed to any year, but it is helpful to know what all can be looked for.

Is the Suburban in your avatar, yours?

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