Golden Oldie: 1953 Plymouth Suburban

This next car falls into the category of a slow classic. This isn’t going to be fast or remotely sporty to drive — it has a straight-six and a 3-speed with shifter on the tree. Expect to reach your destination at a leisurely pace and you’ll get smiles and waves from strangers. For the asking price it is in good shape for a 2-door wagon from the 50s. Find this 1953 Plymouth Suburban offered for $10,500 in San Mateo, CA via craigslist.

From the seller:

1953 plymouth suburban
condition: good
cylinders: 6 cylinders
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
odometer: 46000
paint color: white
title status: clean
transmission: manual


type: wagon
Hello everybody we are selling a 1953 Plymouth Suburban wagon this vehicle has been in the same family for over 40 years and has been stored and kept in good shape. The vehicle fires right up engine a strong it’s a three speed on the column with no overdrive option. Engine is a straight six. We’ve just replace the clutch

The body has zero rust and in very good shape interior is very good as well asking $10,500 serious buyers only

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