Finding a nice family wagon with a bit of go under the right foot can be a battle, but this 1973 Plymouth Custom Suburban wagon definitely fulfills those criteria very nicely. With no rust, nine seats, and a big block lurking under the hood, this is a car that should get the family wherever it needs to go in comfort and effortless style. There are a few people who obviously have seen the attraction of the Plymouth because there have already been 31 bids submitted. However, this hasn’t equated to a massive price, because the bidding is sitting at $2,550 in a No Reserve auction. Located in Haskell, New Jersey, you will find the wagon listed for sale here on eBay.

The first thing that I’ll say is that although the majority of the car is finished in its original color, the gold paint on the lower half of the body is a later addition. I really don’t mind the look, and it makes the vehicle look quite a bit longer than it already is. The car has spent the vast majority of its life in Virginia, and the owner says that there really is no active rust on the vehicle. There has previously been some in the spare wheel well and under the battery, but this has been professionally repaired and rust-proofed, so should pose no further issues. I would be checking areas like around the A-Pillar on the driver’s side, because it does look like there might be something appearing there. The car also features a 2-way tailgate with a power rear window, and these are said to work perfectly.

The interior of the Fury looks a bit tired in places, but it’s far from horrendous. There is a crack in the dash pad, but it really isn’t that bad. You could choose to ignore it, throw a cover over it, or replace the pad. The front seat needs a new cover, and the armrests also look pretty sad. The headliner could use replacing, while the carpet could use a bit of tweaking, as it is an odd fit in a few spots. The rear seat looks quite reasonable, as does the third-row, so it’s a car ready to haul nine people. The wagon is also fitted with a AM/FM radio, cruise control, a trailer brake controller, and factory air conditioning. The A/C may need a bit of work, as the compressor keeps kicking in and out.

Under the hood is where things get serious. The engine isn’t numbers-matching, but when the car rolled off the line, it was fitted with a 440ci V8 and a 727 transmission. The current engine is still a 440, although it is date-coded for 1976. The owner says that the car is in great mechanical health, and that it runs and drives really well, and that it also sounds fantastic. Recent work includes fitting a new Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor, new front brakes, including pads, rotors and wheel bearings, the gas tank has been removed, cleaned, sealed and rust-proofed, along with a full service and tune-up. This means that this old girl is ready to go wherever you want to.

Finding an honest and solid wagon of this age is becoming increasingly difficult. As I’ve said before about vehicles like this, the majority of them serve their time as a family taxi, and then find their way to the scrap-yard. This one has avoided that fate, and it would take very little work to make it really shine as something special. As a long distance family cruiser, it really is probably about as good as it gets, because it would effortlessly devour the miles in relative comfort. It really doesn’t matter whether or not you have a family to transport around, this Fury Custom Suburban is a car that could turn heads wherever you go.