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1951 Plymouth Suburban - $69,900 - Grand Rapids, MI -
Plymouth began their adaptation to the post-war market and started adjustments to their station wagon to keep costs lower. Prior to 1949 they had offered the 4-door version with the ''woodie'' sides which, although very popular even in current classic markets, it was very expensive to build. Plymouth revolutionized the US station wagon when they introduced the all steel body, the Suburban. This was not only the first low-priced station wagon they had offered but also the first time a ''turn-the-key'' ignition/started combination was brought to the US market. Considering the overall utilitarian purpose of station wagons back then, they have become a popular model for restoration and customization as a fun cruiser with all the nostalgia to bring you back to your childhood family car.
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this highly documented, well-recognized example of the 1951 Plymouth Wagon Custom for your consideration. The history of this model is vast and with nothing but the best names tied to the quality work performed on it both mechanically and esthetically. The car was first built in California around 1996 by Boyd Coddington's shop and started with a Chevrolet powertrain. Steve Sanford and Pete Santini both collaborated with Mr. Coddington on the design and paint and made one masterpiece of a wagon altogether. The vehicle ended up being owned by Ed Shartman, owner of Great Northern Dodge out of North Olmstead, OH and drag racer who saw it fit to put a Chrysler engine inside a Chrysler product and converted it to a 426 V8 Hemi engine giving it even more enticement to the ride. The engine was a backup engine to one of his world famous drag cars, the Super Stock Hemi Dart, detuned for a more drivable experience by lowering the compression ratio, bringing it to a single-carburetor intake, a more mild cam was added and a few other adjustments to ensure it was more streetable.
The current owner who purchased it from ''Fast Eddie Shartman'' took it straight to the 2006 Detroit Autorama as part of the CEMA (Chrysler Employees Motorsports Association) in 2006 and ended with a 1st place finish in the Full Custom Wagon category as well as the Special Events ''Performance Series'' Pick Of The Show. Newer adjustments and upgrades to this vehicle were performed in 2007 and 2008 including a modified suspension, engine, transmission, exhaust, cooling system, fuel system and an air lift system to bring back the reliability and performance as a street car opposed to a show car as it had lived its life prior. This is a real piece of history and with all the historic car names tied to it, there is no doubt this is one to care for the same way it has its entire life. Call or email us today with any questions you may have!
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Gr Auto Gallery makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
1959 Plymouth Suburban - $15,500 - Marina Del Rey, CA - Chequered Flag International inc is pleased to offer this 1959 Plymouth Custom Suburban Wagon in turquoise and white with its original Black and Grey interior. 64 537 miles. V8 with push button automatic transmission and power steering. Incredibly straight and solid example color change from beige years ago older decent paint. incredibly original interior with near perfect dash headliner and door panels. Seats are great - base of drivers seat shows some wear needs carpets. Mechanically very good runs and drives nicely although I'm sure it would benefit fom a service. This is an impressive wagon and although it's had a color change it is a remarkably original survivor. Inspections encouraged all sales AS-IS. Sales tax & license fees due if delivered in California. - Contact Chequered Flag at 310-827-8665 or sales@chequeredflag.com for more information. - Please see more inventory and photos at www.chequeredflag.com. -
