Suburban

In Storage 50 Years! 1952 GMC Suburban Military Ambulance

Did you know that the Chevy Suburban has its own star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame? I kid you not. Since 1952 (when it wasn’t called an SUV), GM’s big Suburban has “starred” in over 1,750 movies and… more»

Remarkably Well Kept: 1988 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado

Trucks are huge in the collectible market.  However, finding original condition trucks in great shape is difficult.  Thanks to our ever vigilant reader T.J., we have found one of the nicest vintage Suburbans in the United States.  You might… more»

Suburban Carryall: 1950 Chevrolet 3100

The Suburban nameplate originated in 1935 and survives today as the longest continuously used automobile nameplate in production. The third generation appeared in 1947, part of the first post-war vehicles offered and based on the Advance Design series of… more»

1985 Chevrolet Suburban 4×4 6.2 Diesel

This seemingly museum-quality 1985 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado in Spokane, Washington comes to market as a never-restored, barely used, and highly original people hauler! In addition to the Detroit Diesel V8, this 3/4 ton Suburban comes loaded with the Silverado… more»

Blank Slate Ambulance: 1940 International Harvester Woody

The story goes that, due to the steel shortage during World War II, manufacturers began using wood as replacements for body panels. Hence, the “woody” was born. The style maintained popularity throughout the decades, even so much as starting… more»

V12/5-Speed? 1951 Plymouth Suburban Wagon

Continuing in a two-door station wagon vein, here’s a seldom-seen one in the form of a 1951 Plymouth Suburban, but this example is harboring quite a surprise – one never envisioned in the early ’50s. This wagon, technically known… more»

Seventies Survivor: 1978 Chevrolet Suburban

Like many of my generation, I have fond memories of the Chevy Suburban. The natural choice for everything from camping trips to the morning school run, it was the workhorse of the suburbs, the SUV that checked things off… more»

Future Rat Rod! 1951 Chevrolet Suburban Project

Few companies can say that they’ve been producing the same car for nearly a century. Morgan, obviously, still produces the same cars that they have for thousands of years with nary a change in the design. On this side… more»

Rare Pickup: 1955 GMC Suburban Deluxe

It seems that the original owner of this 1955 GMC Suburban Deluxe liked their workhorse to come with a splash of luxury. That would help to explain a few of the comfort features, as well as the drivetrain combination…. more»

396 V8 4X4: 1964 Chevrolet Suburban

The Chevy Suburban first appeared in 1935 and is still in production today, making it the longest continuously used nameplate in automobile production. Today, the Suburban would be thought of as an SUV, but back then it was part… more»

Update: Long Hauler 1964 GMC Suburban 2500

UPDATE – We featured this 1964 GMC Suburban last spring and since then it’s been somewhat updated and has had a lot of maintenance and bodywork done on it. It’s for sale again here on craigslist in Kelso, Oregon… more»

Field Find: 1956 Chevrolet Suburban

In today’s world, you would call the Chevy Suburban a sport utility vehicle or SUV. But 65 years ago, you would have simply called it a van. Sometimes they would come with multiple seats for carrying people, other times… more»

Family Truckster? 1972 Plymouth Suburban

Well, it’s not as ugly as the Griswold’s ride, perhaps it’s the lack of faux wood scattered all about the exterior that gives this whammer-jammer of a Plymouth a pass. But pea-green it is! Chevrolet and Ford full-size wagons… more»

Slammed Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Suburban

This 1963 Chevrolet Suburban has spent the majority of its life in California. As a result, it has managed to remain rust-free. It is a project vehicle that stalled early on and then saw service as a shop truck…. more»

Patina Wagon: 1953 Chevrolet Suburban

While not exactly a flip, this 1953 Suburban was acquired two years ago on eBay and now it’s headed back that way. Whatever the case, here we have a third-generation Chevrolet Suburban being offered for sale. Somewhere in its… more»

One Family Owned for 55-years! 1962 Chevrolet Suburban 4X4

Utility may not even be a consideration when making a classic vehicle purchase, but if it is, Barn Finds reader Ikey H. may have found one for you. He sent in this 1962 Chevrolet Suburban 4×4 that was found… more»

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