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DLRIDES · 28 May 2021, 10:20 PM

Owned this for a few years, I sure miss it ! Probably the most practical vintage car I’ve owned,...........BRP picnics, grocery getter, date nights, car events, it could do it all. The rear seat folded down like a modern SUV, and would fit a full size air mattress. The dogs and I took a road trip to Maine camping in it most of the nights ............. amazingly useful !

These were the first all steel station wagon made in the US. Previously, all were partial wood.

Rented it to a production company filming a movie in Nashville for a few months. Was in four scenes as the car Elvis’ father (Ray Liotta) drove in “The Identical”.

1949 Plymouth Suburban

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Blansky · 28 May 2021, 10:25 PM

I drove this "station wagon" for a few years of my mis-spent youth...

Pretty decent hauling capacity, 371 Cubic Inch power plant, red leather interior in the front and red velvet in the back.

Did a lot of dating in that ride.....But alas, moved on to more muscle cars after that.

Spectre38 · 28 May 2021, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Blansky

I drove this "station wagon" for a few years of my mis-spent youth...

Pretty decent hauling capacity, 371 Cubic Inch power plant, red leather interior in the front and red velvet in the back.

Did a lot of dating in that ride.....But alas, moved on to more muscle cars after that.

'57 Pontiac Star Chief Hearse? Very Cool...

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

Owned this for a few years, I sure miss it ! Probably the most practical vintage car I’ve owned,...........BRP picnics, grocery getter, date nights, car events, it could do it all. The rear seat folded down like a modern SUV, and would fit a full size air mattress. The dogs and I took a road trip to Maine camping in it most of the nights ............. amazingly useful !

These were the first all steel station wagon made in the US. Previously, all were partial wood.

Rented it to a production company filming a movie in Nashville for a few months. Was in four scenes as the car Elvis’ father (Ray Liotta) drove in “The Identical”.

1949 Plymouth Suburban

Very Cool... My cousin had a '49 Plymouth Coupe that was used in the movie "Stand By Me" ... it was filmed in the next town over. It was just street decoration but you can see it in several scenes.

Speedbird-1 · 29 May 2021, 09:01 PM

My wife loves her C350.

SearChart · 29 May 2021, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

Owned this for a few years, I sure miss it ! Probably the most practical vintage car I’ve owned,...........BRP picnics, grocery getter, date nights, car events, it could do it all. The rear seat folded down like a modern SUV, and would fit a full size air mattress. The dogs and I took a road trip to Maine camping in it most of the nights ............. amazingly useful !

These were the first all steel station wagon made in the US. Previously, all were partial wood.

Rented it to a production company filming a movie in Nashville for a few months. Was in four scenes as the car Elvis’ father (Ray Liotta) drove in “The Identical”.

1949 Plymouth Suburban

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Oh lord that is one sweet looking classic wagon!
Why did you sell it?

Widows Son · 29 May 2021, 11:33 PM

Loved my Audi Allroad. Built on the A6 platform, 2.7 Twin Turbo, air suspension. Very maintenance intensive though.

DLRIDES · 29 May 2021, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Oh lord that is one sweet looking classic wagon!
Why did you sell it?

Well, I found an original paint ‘32 Chevrolet, built a traditional style hot rod, decided one vintage and one sports car was enough. Now I miss the wagon, but I love the ‘32 ............ IDK, can’t keep them all, upkeep of several cars is labor intensive and pricey, planning future retirement, etc, etc,

https://dlrides.smugmug.com/Cars/49-...-Milll-Photos/

https://dlrides.smugmug.com/Cars/32-Chevrolet-Project/

https://dlrides.smugmug.com/Cars/193...nfederate-Hot/

airchitect · 30 May 2021, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Blansky

I drove this "station wagon" for a few years of my mis-spent youth...

Pretty decent hauling capacity, 371 Cubic Inch power plant, red leather interior in the front and red velvet in the back.

Did a lot of dating in that ride.....But alas, moved on to more muscle cars after that.

Dare I say these are the wagons above all wagons. Kinda cool when tricked out, make me sad af when not.

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Blansky · 30 May 2021, 01:19 AM

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Dare I say these are the wagons above all wagons. Kinda cool when tricked out, make me sad af when not.

I was working after school for a guy who owned Superior Coach and they bought and sold hearses and ambulances. I got mine as a trade in and was really cheap and low mileage ha ha.

I jacked it up, put big wheels and tires on it and road pipes. Took out the rollers in the back and drove it for about 3 years.

It was great to take to the Drive In theater because we backed in and opened the back door and lay in the back and watches the movie. Also great for camping.

The only 'cool' alternative was something like a 55-57 Chevy wagon which were also sought after at the time. People were just starting to convert delivery vans into cool rides at the time.

Nikrnic · 30 May 2021, 01:56 AM

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Anyone remember the Vista Cruiser?

A good buddy of mine had a 65. It actually had a factory 4 speed in it.

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Chewbacca · 30 May 2021, 01:58 AM

Going to convert a hearse one day and bring back the Cadillac wagon.

Speedbird-1 · 30 May 2021, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

Owned this for a few years, I sure miss it ! Probably the most practical vintage car I’ve owned,...........BRP picnics, grocery getter, date nights, car events, it could do it all. The rear seat folded down like a modern SUV, and would fit a full size air mattress. The dogs and I took a road trip to Maine camping in it most of the nights ............. amazingly useful !

These were the first all steel station wagon made in the US. Previously, all were partial wood.

Rented it to a production company filming a movie in Nashville for a few months. Was in four scenes as the car Elvis’ father (Ray Liotta) drove in “The Identical”.

1949 Plymouth Suburban

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That really is a beautiful, beautiful car.
I hope it's still in that condition.
It's my birth year Plymouth!

I wish I'd been as well looked after.

DLRIDES · 30 May 2021, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Oh lord that is one sweet looking classic wagon!

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Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

That really is a beautiful, beautiful car.
I hope it's still in that condition.
It's my birth year Plymouth!

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Sincere thanks .......... I really miss it

steeevvvooo · 30 May 2021, 03:10 AM

Might as well join in here. I love an estate car (I'm British, sorry) Screenshot_20210529_180832_com.google.android.apps.photos.jpg

SearChart · 30 May 2021, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

Well, I found an original paint ‘32 Chevrolet, built a traditional style hot rod, decided one vintage and one sports car was enough. Now I miss the wagon, but I love the ‘32 ............ IDK, can’t keep them all, upkeep of several cars is labor intensive and pricey, planning future retirement, etc, etc,

https://dlrides.smugmug.com/Cars/49-...-Milll-Photos/

https://dlrides.smugmug.com/Cars/32-Chevrolet-Project/

https://dlrides.smugmug.com/Cars/193...nfederate-Hot/

Thanks for sharing! Love the pics of the hot rod rebuild, looks great!

breitlings · 30 May 2021, 06:49 AM

I get what you are saying. But im not a huge fan of the look of wagons.

breitlings · 30 May 2021, 06:49 AM

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Might as well join in here. I love an estate car (I'm British, sorry) Attachment 1223923

Nice cls. Maybe the one wagon i do like the looks of lol.

breitlings · 30 May 2021, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Going to convert a hearse one day and bring back the Cadillac wagon.

Neighbor had a cts-v wagon.

breitlings · 30 May 2021, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Widows Son

Loved my Audi Allroad. Built on the A6 platform, 2.7 Twin Turbo, air suspension. Very maintenance intensive though.

I learned how to drive on that car.

SMD · 2 June 2021, 06:08 AM

Few quick snaps from pickup today. Thank you Audi Manhattan. Tinting on Friday and PPF wrap week later.

steeevvvooo · 2 June 2021, 06:20 AM

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Few quick snaps from pickup today. Thank you Audi Manhattan. Tinting on Friday and PPF wrap week later.

That's looks great! Those low profile tyres might hurt a little when you fall into a Manhattan pothole though :)

spikep · 2 June 2021, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SMD

Few quick snaps from pickup today. Thank you Audi Manhattan. Tinting on Friday and PPF wrap week later.

Love it

SMD · 2 June 2021, 07:18 AM

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Love it

You pushed me off of the RSQ8!

spikep · 2 June 2021, 09:59 AM

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You pushed me off of the RSQ8!

You won’t be disappointed!

SMD · 3 June 2021, 10:34 AM

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You won’t be disappointed!

Surprised my 7 year old son today with a ride to school (no idea I got the new ride). Started it up in dynamic mode (for most people sounds like a beast). My son? Dad, why does Audi have a rev limiter? Brings a tear to my eye.

Baby’s got back, and legs!

spikep · 3 June 2021, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SMD

Surprised my 7 year old son today with a ride to school (no idea I got the new ride). Started it up in dynamic mode (for most people sounds like a beast). My son? Dad, why does Audi have a rev limiter? Brings a tear to my eye.

Baby’s got back, and legs!

Heck yeah!

Axi128 · 3 June 2021, 10:44 AM

This is beautiful, I love it.

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Jackie Daytona · 3 June 2021, 11:05 AM

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Few quick snaps from pickup today. Thank you Audi Manhattan. Tinting on Friday and PPF wrap week later.

Fantastic looking car. I can only imagine the sounds. Congrats!

dbacr · 3 June 2021, 12:08 PM

Love my wagon. I had a Volvo 240 wagon back in the early 90’s. Great car and polar opposite of the one I have now.

2loaded · 3 June 2021, 12:16 PM

Estate car and shooting break..why are we cheated out here in the US?!

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DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,599	Owned this for a few years, I sure miss it ! Probably the most practical vintage car I’ve owned,...........BRP picnics, grocery getter, date nights, car events, it could do it all. The rear seat folded down like a modern SUV, and would fit a full size air mattress. The dogs and I took a road trip to Maine camping in it most of the nights ............. amazingly useful ! These were the first all steel station wagon made in the US. Previously, all were partial wood. Rented it to a production company filming a movie in Nashville for a few months. Was in four scenes as the car Elvis’ father (Ray Liotta) drove in “The Identical”. 1949 Plymouth Suburban Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

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