@raconter1 I really miss the days when they've made cars like this, that was when cars had soul and personality, I personally thought the full size cars of the 60s/early 70s didn't get as much recognition as the muscle cars
@Doobie1975 Hey, Darian! I think that's true, with the exception of the full sized 55 to 57 Chevys. They got attention almost immediately! Generally, though, 2 and 4 door post sedans and stationwagons were generally neglected....except, of course, the Nomad! Thanks! :) Jack
@raconter1 The '55-57 Chevy's definitely did get a lot of recognition but surprisingly people seem to overlook the Buick's, Pontiac's and the Oldsmobile's of that era, my overall favorite era of cars is from 1965 to 1972
@Doobie1975 Hey, Darian! Very true.....I would have never guessed at the time that those Chevy's would ever be so popular. I liked the Buicks, Olds and Pontiacs more...for one reason, they had neat two tone paint schemes, and their interiors were definitely upgraded. There's no predicting things like this! Thanks! :) Jack
@Doobie1975 Hey, Darian...true enough. Some mammoth engines there...I think Buick had the biggest at 455 c.i., and it weighed less than the others. Thanks! :) Jack
@SixSpeedSS It sure is gorgeous! You seldom see these cars, never mind in this condition! Good luck in your hunt...Hemmings Motor News is a good source for collectibles for sale, and local car clubs sometimes have really nice cars up for sale. For comparison purposes, you can check ebay motors, to see what's on sale.
@XpaintookmeoverX Have you tried Hemmings Motor News..classified section? I got a door for my 72 Mustang from eBay, automotive section. You can specify what you want on eBay and it will search for you. The only other source might be a car show with a pretty big automotive flea market section. I've found parts for my Mustang that way...Good luck! Thanks! :) Jack
@raconter1 your welcome sir.it needs a fender and fender extetinon i know were to get both for 75 buck.the back bumper alone is worth 2000. it is driveable after you put the fenders and fender extention back on.lol.it starts and has no problems.
Its quite unusual to see an estate car at a show, I would think. I guess that fake wood that this type of car always sports is a nod towards the craftsman built station wagons that were based on the vintage cars of the thirties. It's nice to see but fake wood panels is still an odd concept if you trhink about it! Hidden headlamps always makes me think of the Hot Wheels catalogue I had as a kid. All the saloon cars in that had blacked out grilles. It makes the car look mean.
@rx6180 Hey, Mick! Yes, these have generally been neglected...hardtops and convertibles were the pick of the litter...now other body styles have found acceptance...and many estate cars bring back fond memories of family trips. Real wood was used into the early 40's..but after the war, it was wood trim with "di-noc" panels..a kind of applique applied to the metal. My 89 Grand Caravan used a vinyl applique for the same effect. Actually, compared to real wood, it was a great weight saver..
I had one of these in High School,Puke lime green with the simulated wood paneling. It was a 1971 with a 383 with forest green interior..Got me to where I was going, rear end roared,wish I could find one for my 18 year old daughter, maybe humble her a bit.I bought mine in 79 for $700 bucks..Never left me on the side of the road,Never.
@danaphilmon Wow....a small price to pay for reliable transportation! That was a real strength of Chrysler products...pretty much bullet-proof mechanicals! I would love to see the expression on your daughter's face as you present her with the keys to a new-found example! LOL! Thanks! :D Jack
25000 wow a few years ago a car like that would be a derby mans delight or the drivetrain picked for a duster glad its still here and priced so it wont ever be one of those things
@leadfoots70 Hey, Ron! Good point...it survived that very vulnerable time when it was just an old car, and desirable for a demo derby. Now that it has survived that, its value is going up because it is rare..and of course in perfect condition! Lucky Plymouth! Thanks! :) Jack
@raconter1 I second the notion that it's a shame these wagons were wasted in junk heaps. I remember RIDING in them and fighting over that rear-facing back seat. Was hoping that the vid was of a '70 Sport Satellite Suburban wagon (similar, but had a face like a '70 Roadrunner/GTX/Coronet). They made them one year... can't find one of those things anywhere! Thanks for posting $25k is optimistic, but it is great to see a good example still rolling. I envy the dude who gets it.
@raconter1 I second the notion that it's a shame these wagons were wasted in junk heaps. I remember RIDING in them and fighting over that rear-facing back seat. Was hoping that the vid was of a '70 Sport Satellite Suburban wagon (similar, but had a face like a '70 Roadrunner/GTX/Coronet). They made them one year... can't find one of those things anywhere! Thanks for posting the vid! $25k is optimistic, but it is great to see a good example still rolling. I envy the dude who gets it.
@KristiLEvans1 That points up what I always say..old cars bring up great memories of days gone by. Certainly that rear facing seat was a novelty..and I'm sure kids enjoyed seeing what was following them!! And a car with a face like a high performance car would be a plus indeed! Thanks! :) Jack
Real nice car. the hood is tastefully done and front grill is great with the hidden head lights. The lines of the fusalage styling are terrific. Many of todays cars are klunky boxes with truck looking fronts. Amazing what great styling was acheived with clay models. I had a '68 Sport Wagon with a 318. I wish I was able to keep it. I also wish I had 25G burning a hole in my pocket!
@Lockemeister Hey, John! The grille and hidden headlamps are really nice features of this model. I was surprised by how many variations Chrysler products would have in a grille and trim through the late 60's and early 70's. It must have been difficult to get everything right on the assembly line! Yeah...I wish I had some money to make some nice car investments! Thanks! :) Jack
A beautiful car, Jack, this has to be really very rare now, I've only ever seen one of these a few times before ! ... I quite like a lot of station wagons, especially the second generation Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser ('77-'90), for me, they hold just as much appeal as any other classic car but tend to go overlooked by many other people for some reason.
@drewerz01 Hey, Mike! It's true...the station wagon was overlooked for many years..all the glory tended to be given to the hardtops and convertibles. Now, I think people's interests have broadened somewhat...the pity is that many worthwhile cars were sent to the scrap yard when they could be a star at the old car show! Thanks! :) Jack
Jack, Plymouth offered a Suburban, Custom Suburban, and Sport Suburban wagons - the Suburban equated to the Fury I/II series car, Custom Suburban to the Fury III, and Sport Suburban to the Sport Fury. '70-'72 were Fury's only years for hidden headlights, those on the upscale models only. The vinyl woodgrain on the side most likely came from Arvin Industries, now Arvin Merritor, and was called Arvinyl. The hubcaps are not original. Nice car in great condition, but $25K is a little optimistic.
@jferg7159 Hey, Joe! Thanks for the scoop on the Plymouth car lines. That vinyl woodgrain was cool..but the concern I had was a door ding...it was tough to hide that without a new vinyl piece. I had problems with the metal trim framing the woodgrain...it tended to delaminate. I finally gave up on that and sprayed the trim in a medium brown hue. It looked pretty good! :) Jack
@JeffN727 Hey, Jeff! That's a whole new thing to explore...the "family cars" that appeared on American TV....I think the car companies were quite eager to have some of their models represented. I remember that 'Beverly Hillbillies" had a penchant for Chrysler Corporation cars! Thanks! :) Jack
Very nice car! Sadly so many of these big ole' wagons were destroyed in demolition derbys! I bet that thing drinks up the gas! The Chevrolet wagons had rear facing 3rd seats too!
I wonder how Chrysler got away with using the Suburban name?
@JeffN727 Hey, Jeff! Good point! Station wagons have had more than their share of use in demo derbys. It really is sad! When you look at the names of car lines, they are evidently copyrighted for a given period of time..and then they may be fair game if not renewed. Thanks! :) Jack
@1DRock37167 Hey, Daryl! I was definitely impressed with the condition of this one...all the more unusual because station wagons tend to be used and abused!
Nice example of a old school, CUV, the front end is very neat, I am a fan of that shaver grille setup, Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Dodge, Plymouth, just to name some, that had that style of front end, also that fake vinyl wood appeared on a lot of vehicles over the years, wagons, sedans, coupes, minivans, and even trucks!, you could get it on late 60s and early 70s Ford trucks! anyways thanks for sharing,
@BRENTHENRY1989 Hey, Brent! Indeed, the grille is very tidy and the hidden headlamps add to the look. Wood and cars have had an interesting history..and as we know, the early ones into the 30's used a lot of wood for door framing and the roof....then metal got painted to make it look like wood...my aunt's 48 Plymouth was a good example...and then wood got to become plastic...and then a thin applique. But a few companies still use real wood as a symbol of their excellence.... Thanks! :) Jack
@monarch1957 Hey, Barry! The last one around, the PT Cruiser is ending its production run as we speak. I think it's been awhile since that model offered a wood panelled look...I fondly remember my 68 Dodge Grand Caravan that had the treatment. Thanks! :) Jack
@sortashaman LOL! It appears that they were trying to satirize American cars...but despite their attempts, the truckster kept on truckin! Thanks! :) Jack
@RamblinAround Hey, Jeff! That's one thing about having room under the hood...you can fill it with a monster engine! Now that 413 wagon would really be a beast! Thanks! :) Jack
I knew someone who owned a '71 Plymouth Sport Suburban wagon with a 383 4 barrel and it was a great car
Doobie1975 9 months ago
@Doobie1975 Hey, Darian! Yes indeed, these Mopars of the time were sturdy cars....useful, and with the 383 four barrel, it had guts! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 9 months ago
@raconter1 I really miss the days when they've made cars like this, that was when cars had soul and personality, I personally thought the full size cars of the 60s/early 70s didn't get as much recognition as the muscle cars
Doobie1975 9 months ago
@Doobie1975 Hey, Darian! I think that's true, with the exception of the full sized 55 to 57 Chevys. They got attention almost immediately! Generally, though, 2 and 4 door post sedans and stationwagons were generally neglected....except, of course, the Nomad! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 9 months ago
@raconter1 The '55-57 Chevy's definitely did get a lot of recognition but surprisingly people seem to overlook the Buick's, Pontiac's and the Oldsmobile's of that era, my overall favorite era of cars is from 1965 to 1972
Doobie1975 9 months ago
@Doobie1975 Hey, Darian! Very true.....I would have never guessed at the time that those Chevy's would ever be so popular. I liked the Buicks, Olds and Pontiacs more...for one reason, they had neat two tone paint schemes, and their interiors were definitely upgraded. There's no predicting things like this! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 9 months ago
@raconter1 plus the Buick's, Olds and Pontiacs also had bigger, powerful engines than the Chevy's ever did, I also liked the two tone paint schemes
Doobie1975 9 months ago
@Doobie1975 Hey, Darian...true enough. Some mammoth engines there...I think Buick had the biggest at 455 c.i., and it weighed less than the others. Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 9 months ago
That is one gorgeous wagon! I'm just a few weeks out from being on the hunt for a wagon myself. Specifically an early 70's mopar wagon.
SixSpeedSS 1 year ago
@SixSpeedSS It sure is gorgeous! You seldom see these cars, never mind in this condition! Good luck in your hunt...Hemmings Motor News is a good source for collectibles for sale, and local car clubs sometimes have really nice cars up for sale. For comparison purposes, you can check ebay motors, to see what's on sale.
Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
@raconter1 Hi Jack, and thanks for the details, appreciate it!
Laurence
SixSpeedSS 1 year ago
@SixSpeedSS I hope it helps! Good luck! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
i love that body style i have a 71 custom suburban project that im workin on now.they are amazing.
XpaintookmeoverX 1 year ago
@XpaintookmeoverX Glad to hear it...these cars deserve to be preserved and restored! Good luck with it! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
@raconter1 im trying to locate a front fender and fender extention.
XpaintookmeoverX 1 year ago
@XpaintookmeoverX Have you tried Hemmings Motor News..classified section? I got a door for my 72 Mustang from eBay, automotive section. You can specify what you want on eBay and it will search for you. The only other source might be a car show with a pretty big automotive flea market section. I've found parts for my Mustang that way...Good luck! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
@raconter1 im actualy lookin to sell the car now.if you know anyone lookin for a project let me know or send a message for number.
1971 custam wagon
360 smallblock
tf727 trany
numbers matching but the motor (it is matched to the sheet but the motor is from a 78.)
im asking 1900 or best offer.
XpaintookmeoverX 1 year ago
@XpaintookmeoverX I'll keep that in mind...you don't see that many Chrysler products for sale! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
@raconter1 your welcome sir.it needs a fender and fender extetinon i know were to get both for 75 buck.the back bumper alone is worth 2000. it is driveable after you put the fenders and fender extention back on.lol.it starts and has no problems.
XpaintookmeoverX 1 year ago
@XpaintookmeoverX Good luck! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Its quite unusual to see an estate car at a show, I would think. I guess that fake wood that this type of car always sports is a nod towards the craftsman built station wagons that were based on the vintage cars of the thirties. It's nice to see but fake wood panels is still an odd concept if you trhink about it! Hidden headlamps always makes me think of the Hot Wheels catalogue I had as a kid. All the saloon cars in that had blacked out grilles. It makes the car look mean.
rx6180 1 year ago
@rx6180 Hey, Mick! Yes, these have generally been neglected...hardtops and convertibles were the pick of the litter...now other body styles have found acceptance...and many estate cars bring back fond memories of family trips. Real wood was used into the early 40's..but after the war, it was wood trim with "di-noc" panels..a kind of applique applied to the metal. My 89 Grand Caravan used a vinyl applique for the same effect. Actually, compared to real wood, it was a great weight saver..
raconter1 1 year ago
@rx6180 ..and of course you didn't have to worry about insect/weather damage.
Hidden headlamps had a mixed career..they looked cool, but sometimes malfunctioned ...they had to mandate a manual deployment method to ensure the
headlamps could function! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
I had one of these in High School,Puke lime green with the simulated wood paneling. It was a 1971 with a 383 with forest green interior..Got me to where I was going, rear end roared,wish I could find one for my 18 year old daughter, maybe humble her a bit.I bought mine in 79 for $700 bucks..Never left me on the side of the road,Never.
danaphilmon 1 year ago
@danaphilmon Wow....a small price to pay for reliable transportation! That was a real strength of Chrysler products...pretty much bullet-proof mechanicals! I would love to see the expression on your daughter's face as you present her with the keys to a new-found example! LOL! Thanks! :D Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
25000 wow a few years ago a car like that would be a derby mans delight or the drivetrain picked for a duster glad its still here and priced so it wont ever be one of those things
leadfoots70 1 year ago
@leadfoots70 Hey, Ron! Good point...it survived that very vulnerable time when it was just an old car, and desirable for a demo derby. Now that it has survived that, its value is going up because it is rare..and of course in perfect condition! Lucky Plymouth! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
@raconter1 I second the notion that it's a shame these wagons were wasted in junk heaps. I remember RIDING in them and fighting over that rear-facing back seat. Was hoping that the vid was of a '70 Sport Satellite Suburban wagon (similar, but had a face like a '70 Roadrunner/GTX/Coronet). They made them one year... can't find one of those things anywhere! Thanks for posting $25k is optimistic, but it is great to see a good example still rolling. I envy the dude who gets it.
KristiLEvans1 1 year ago
@raconter1 I second the notion that it's a shame these wagons were wasted in junk heaps. I remember RIDING in them and fighting over that rear-facing back seat. Was hoping that the vid was of a '70 Sport Satellite Suburban wagon (similar, but had a face like a '70 Roadrunner/GTX/Coronet). They made them one year... can't find one of those things anywhere! Thanks for posting the vid! $25k is optimistic, but it is great to see a good example still rolling. I envy the dude who gets it.
KristiLEvans1 1 year ago
@KristiLEvans1 That points up what I always say..old cars bring up great memories of days gone by. Certainly that rear facing seat was a novelty..and I'm sure kids enjoyed seeing what was following them!! And a car with a face like a high performance car would be a plus indeed! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
PS I like how this camera works better than the usual camera that gets all wavy looking.
Lockemeister 1 year ago
@Lockemeister Hey, John! The camera has served me faithfully for over 2 years..can't ask for more than that! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Real nice car. the hood is tastefully done and front grill is great with the hidden head lights. The lines of the fusalage styling are terrific. Many of todays cars are klunky boxes with truck looking fronts. Amazing what great styling was acheived with clay models. I had a '68 Sport Wagon with a 318. I wish I was able to keep it. I also wish I had 25G burning a hole in my pocket!
Lockemeister 1 year ago
@Lockemeister Hey, John! The grille and hidden headlamps are really nice features of this model. I was surprised by how many variations Chrysler products would have in a grille and trim through the late 60's and early 70's. It must have been difficult to get everything right on the assembly line! Yeah...I wish I had some money to make some nice car investments! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
A beautiful car, Jack, this has to be really very rare now, I've only ever seen one of these a few times before ! ... I quite like a lot of station wagons, especially the second generation Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser ('77-'90), for me, they hold just as much appeal as any other classic car but tend to go overlooked by many other people for some reason.
drewerz01 1 year ago
@drewerz01 Hey, Mike! It's true...the station wagon was overlooked for many years..all the glory tended to be given to the hardtops and convertibles. Now, I think people's interests have broadened somewhat...the pity is that many worthwhile cars were sent to the scrap yard when they could be a star at the old car show! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Jack, Plymouth offered a Suburban, Custom Suburban, and Sport Suburban wagons - the Suburban equated to the Fury I/II series car, Custom Suburban to the Fury III, and Sport Suburban to the Sport Fury. '70-'72 were Fury's only years for hidden headlights, those on the upscale models only. The vinyl woodgrain on the side most likely came from Arvin Industries, now Arvin Merritor, and was called Arvinyl. The hubcaps are not original. Nice car in great condition, but $25K is a little optimistic.
jferg7159 1 year ago
@jferg7159 Hey, Joe! Thanks for the scoop on the Plymouth car lines. That vinyl woodgrain was cool..but the concern I had was a door ding...it was tough to hide that without a new vinyl piece. I had problems with the metal trim framing the woodgrain...it tended to delaminate. I finally gave up on that and sprayed the trim in a medium brown hue. It looked pretty good! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
awesome!! love the mopar!
k73mrviking 1 year ago
@k73mrviking Thanks! I agree! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
I think this is one of the cars used in The Brady Bunch, from that year, or one similar.
JeffN727 1 year ago
@JeffN727 Hey, Jeff! That's a whole new thing to explore...the "family cars" that appeared on American TV....I think the car companies were quite eager to have some of their models represented. I remember that 'Beverly Hillbillies" had a penchant for Chrysler Corporation cars! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Very nice car! Sadly so many of these big ole' wagons were destroyed in demolition derbys! I bet that thing drinks up the gas! The Chevrolet wagons had rear facing 3rd seats too!
I wonder how Chrysler got away with using the Suburban name?
JeffN727 1 year ago
@JeffN727 Hey, Jeff! Good point! Station wagons have had more than their share of use in demo derbys. It really is sad! When you look at the names of car lines, they are evidently copyrighted for a given period of time..and then they may be fair game if not renewed. Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Boy you dont see many of these Jack and it looks GOOD too!
1DRock37167 1 year ago
@1DRock37167 Hey, Daryl! I was definitely impressed with the condition of this one...all the more unusual because station wagons tend to be used and abused!
Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Nice example of a old school, CUV, the front end is very neat, I am a fan of that shaver grille setup, Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Dodge, Plymouth, just to name some, that had that style of front end, also that fake vinyl wood appeared on a lot of vehicles over the years, wagons, sedans, coupes, minivans, and even trucks!, you could get it on late 60s and early 70s Ford trucks! anyways thanks for sharing,
BRENTHENRY1989 1 year ago
@BRENTHENRY1989 Hey, Brent! Indeed, the grille is very tidy and the hidden headlamps add to the look. Wood and cars have had an interesting history..and as we know, the early ones into the 30's used a lot of wood for door framing and the roof....then metal got painted to make it look like wood...my aunt's 48 Plymouth was a good example...and then wood got to become plastic...and then a thin applique. But a few companies still use real wood as a symbol of their excellence.... Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
I miss all those wood panelled station wagons. They were sharp looking cars.
monarch1957 1 year ago
@monarch1957 Hey, Barry! The last one around, the PT Cruiser is ending its production run as we speak. I think it's been awhile since that model offered a wood panelled look...I fondly remember my 68 Dodge Grand Caravan that had the treatment. Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
That's quite the "Family Truckster"!
sortashaman 1 year ago
@sortashaman LOL! I remember the version from the movie..that was a modded Ford as I remember! But this could have easily subbed! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
...and in the movie, the engine "ran on" for about 10 minutes after he shut it off in the driveway! The "Wagon Queen Family Truckster"!
sortashaman 1 year ago
@sortashaman LOL! It appears that they were trying to satirize American cars...but despite their attempts, the truckster kept on truckin! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
They used to put some massive engines in those old Plymouths. I've even seen one with a 413 Wedge engine with dual four barrels.
RamblinAround 1 year ago
@RamblinAround Hey, Jeff! That's one thing about having room under the hood...you can fill it with a monster engine! Now that 413 wagon would really be a beast! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago