**** THIS VEHICLE WILL BE OFFERED FOR AUCTION AT THE
BARRETT-JACKSON PALM BEACH COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION - APRIL 11-13,
2019 **** Introduced in 1950 the Plymouth Suburban's primary
feature was its versatility. As clearly outlined in the Suburban's
brochure, Plymouth called it The car with one hundred and one
uses.. No other utility car of the time offered such all-around
transportation features. As you settle into the driver's seat and
peer over your shoulder you're struck by the commodious interior
space behind you. With the back seat up, the Suburban boasts 42
inches of cargo area from the tailgate forward. Lowering the back
seat expands the available space to nearly six feet. The Plymouth
may be upright and boxy with looks that are something of an
acquired taste, but the visibility is excellent thanks to many
large windows. Included with the Suburban is the original vehicle
invoice...a piece of paper that is 69 years old! The invoice shows
the selling price of $1,786 for the sporty wagon. Options were
sparse in 1950 with this Suburban being upfitted only with a
windshield wiper and bumper guards for a total cost of $10.55.
Automatic transmissions, and even overdrive, were still a few years
in the future when this Suburban was built, so like all 1950
Plymouths, this one has a three-speed manual transmission with
column controls. Depress the floor-mounted clutch pedal, slip the
gear selector into neutral and twist the ignition and the flathead
six springs to life. There's no roar, bellow or cam bounce, but the
little six-cylinder engine is quiet, smooth and eager to please.
This exquisite Plymouth received a comprehensive restoration in the
mid-nineties, although shows like a recent effort. The Suburban,
finished in Brunswick Blue lacquer, looks and runs just like it did
when it rolled off the assembly line well over a half century ago.
Purchased from the original owner in 1987 the Suburban has been
lovingly cared for by its second owner ever since and has spent its
entire life in South Carolina. Don't miss your chance to own the
original sport utility vehicle produced by Plymouth. Stock Number:
HC7626 VIN: 18071539 Miles: 19,243 Miles showing on the odometer
(this vehicle will be sold as mileage EXEMPT) Engine: Period
Correct 218 CI Inline 6 Cylinder with 97 Horsepower Transmission:
3-Speed Manual Equipment: Carter One-Barrel Carburetor, 6-Volt
Electrical System, Single Exhaust, Column-Shifter Selective Manual
Transmission, Hydraulic Four-Wheel Manual Drum Brakes, Independent
Front Coil Springs, Telescoping Shock Absorbers, Front Anti-Roll
Bar, Solid Rear Axle, Longitudinal Leaf Springs, Steel 15 Wheels,
Goodyear Super Cushion Tires, Recirculating Heater Items Included
with the Car: Original Car Invoice, 1950 First Edition Plymouth
Service Manual, Original 1950 Plymouth Brochures Condition Code:
(2) * (see condition code chart for explanation of category codes
1-5) Warranty: This vehicle is being sold AS-IS To learn more about
condition codes, the term numbers matching, conditions of sale, and
Hendrick Performance, please see the bottom of this page for
details and clarification. - Contact Sales Team at 704-453-2140 or
[email protected] for more information. -