1952 Plymouth Concord

The Plymouth Concord was built between 1951 and 1952 and was the company's entry-level and least expensive model in the lineup, serving as a replacement for the Deluxe.

The 1952 Plymouth models received minor changes over their 1951 siblings due to the outbreak of war in Korea. Signature style chrome script plates could be found on the front fenders and the emblem on the nose of the car received a slight redesign. The overdrive transmission was a technical innovation by Plymouth for 1952.

The Concord Series was available in Deluxe or Special Savoy trim. Pricing began at $1,750 for the 2-door sedan and rose to $2,290 for the Special Savoy Suburban. Power was from an L-head six-cylinder engine displacing 217.8 cubic-inches and offering nearly 100 horsepower. The wheelbase measured 111-inches and had an overall length of 188.5-inches.

A three-speed manual transmission was standard and overdrive was a $102 option. Additional options included grille guards, bumper guards, wheel trim rings, full disc wheel covers, heater and defroster, radio and antenna, glove compartment lock, electric clock, mudguard flaps, and special body covers.

Production of the Concord ceased in October 1952.

by Dan Vaughan

Suburban

Plymouth introduced the first 'All Steel' bodied Station Wagon cars in 1949 with the model name 'Suburban.' Station Wagons built through 1949 were constructed of wood panels and were expensive not only to build, but also to buy. Also introduced was the key start ignition switch replacing the push-button style ignition used up until 1949.

Interestingly, today's modern cars are returning to the 'push-button' start switch! Vinyl upholstery was used in the interior, as this was hard-wearing for utilitarian use.

Plymouth station wagon styling followed each respective year's design changes. In 1952 there were minimal changes to the station wagon model - only introducing a folding second seat to provide a level floor area for placing items through the opened tailgate. The back row of seating folded flat to allow 42 inches of flat floor space, and they became popular as a commercial wagon.

This particular Station Wagon is the 3rd Concord manufactured at the Evansville, Indiana plant. It was completed on December 3, 1951. Originally sold to Keith Motor Company in Texas, it remained there until 1977 when it was sold to a collector in New Mexico showing 103,000 miles on the odometer. It lived there for 40 years until its current owner purchased it in 2017. The car was repainted in 2010. The front seat was re-upholstered but the rest of the car is unrestored. This is a base model with no armrests, and no back-up lights.