**** THIS VEHICLE WILL BE OFFERED FOR AUCTION AT THE GAA CLASSIC
CAR AUCTION - NOVEMBER 7 - NOVEMBER 9, 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,
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Contact Sales Team at 704-453-2140 or
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