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Longest running nameplate in the automotive world has been around for 85 years
Posted on 11/4/19 at 11:16 am
Posted on 11/4/19 at 11:16 am
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When it first launched as a mammoth eight-seater with removable seats, folding second-row seats and a 60-horsepower inline-six, the U.S. was in the grips of the Great Depression. America's entry into World War II was still six years away, and motion pictures were offered in color for the first time. The Chevy Suburban has since survived all the subsequent wars that Congress never formally declared, America’s changing cultural mores and consumer preferences, the oil crisis of the ‘70s and having its name borrowed by several other automakers, including sister brand GMC.
And with the 2020 model year, the venerable people-mover turns an astonishing 85 years old.
That makes the Chevrolet Suburban, the forerunner to the modern SUV, the longest-running automotive nameplate, surpassing the Ford F-Series trucks (1948), the Toyota Land Cruiser (1951) and the Corvette (1953).
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The world's oldest automobile nameplate in existence is a giant American gas-guzzler.
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The Suburban name was also used by other automakers including Plymouth, DeSoto and Studebaker, and as a de-facto segment descriptor, still used by the New York State DMV in the shorthand SUBN to describe station wagons and SUVs, among other types. It wasn’t until 1988 that GM received an exclusive trademark to use the name.
Chevy kept producing the Suburban, in its second generation, during World War II for military duty at a time when production of nearly all vehicles for civilian use was suspended. Its third generation launched after the war in 1947 with a redesign and more towing capability, while it gained its first V8 in 1955. In 1960, its fifth generation launched with the option of four-wheel drive and what we now recognize as a conventional SUV body style. The vehicle is now in its 11th generation, with seating for up to nine, 121.7 cubic feet of cargo space and output of up to 420 hp from an available 6.2-liter V8.
I'm surprised the oldest nameplate wasn't a Volkswagen or Mercedes-Benz.
This post was edited on 11/4/19 at 11:19 am
Posted on 11/4/19 at 11:20 am to goofball
An american classic. Was my first car till I burned the engine out by taking it mudding too much
Posted on 11/4/19 at 11:21 am to goofball
Beast of a car. Growing up in a rural area, the Suburban was the go-to vehicle for big families. It was rare to see one that wasn't kept around well over 8-10 years and 200,000+ miles.
Old small block Suburbans seem to run badly longer than most cars run at all.
Old small block Suburbans seem to run badly longer than most cars run at all.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 11:23 am to goofball
Baw ain't running out of boats is he?
Posted on 11/4/19 at 11:27 am to goofball
I liked those 3/4 ton Burbs with the 454. Had a 50 gallon gas tank available.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 11:30 am to goofball
Supposedly the new ones (2021?) will have an optional I-6 Turbo Diesel.
It will be interesting to see 28-30MPG in something as large as a Suburban.
It will be interesting to see 28-30MPG in something as large as a Suburban.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 11:34 am to NewIberiaHaircut
My first vehicle was one in an awful burnt orange color. It was a hand me down. Beggars cant be choosers.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 11:39 am to Jim Rockford
James Gandolfini’s character had a T400 model in the HBO series “The Sopranos”.
It was eventually auctioned off after the show ended.
In the series, Tony eventually replaces it with a Cadillac Escalade.
It was eventually auctioned off after the show ended.
In the series, Tony eventually replaces it with a Cadillac Escalade.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 11:46 am to Aubie Spr96
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Baw ain't running out of boats is he?
That is a classic body style right there.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 11:50 am to goofball
I've always liked the Suburban and it's classic body style. Does anyone have any insight to the Suburban's reliability over the years?
Posted on 11/4/19 at 11:51 am to goofball
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the Toyota Land Cruiser (1951)
The Land Cruiser prototype was developed in '51, and that is the year they began production (called the Toyota Jeep BJ)...but they didn't start referring to it as the Land Cruiser until 1954, when they got into a trademark dispute with Willys.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 11:51 am to PrettyLights
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Does anyone have any insight to the Suburban's reliability over the years?
It’s a beast and lasts a long time if maintained.
IIRC, it’s one of the nameplates that’s owners rack up the most mileage before trading in. The others would be the domestic full sized vans.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 11:53 am to member12
I can understand it being a gas guzzler due to it's size but I've heard mixed things on its reliability. For the most part I've heard they last forever.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 12:03 pm to dewster
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Supposedly the new ones (2021?) will have an optional I-6 Turbo Diesel.
It will be interesting to see 28-30MPG in something as large as a Suburban.
I'd assume so as the engine is now out in the Silverado.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 12:07 pm to NewIberiaHaircut
The suburban was badass. I want an 89.
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The ramcharger didnt frick around either.
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The ramcharger didnt frick around either.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 12:15 pm to goofball
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still used by the New York State DMV in the shorthand SUBN to describe station wagons and SUVs, among other types. It wasn’t until 1988 that GM received an exclusive trademark to use the name.
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It wasn’t until 1996, however, that the first person, from Lafayette, Louisiana, had an aftermarket set of truck nuts made and installed to hang from the trailer hitch. Truck nuts are now optional on each Chevy Suburban for around $350. They do, however, come standard on all Ford F150’s.
That’s interesting, I didn’t know that.
Posted on 11/4/19 at 12:25 pm to BuckyCheese
I remember my mom totaled 2 suburbans and walked away without a scratch and after the 2nd one decided to get an Altima due to gas being 3.60
She hit a raccoon with the Altima and it did 3,000 dollars worth of damage. She went back to a suburban and vowed to never drive a car again
She hit a raccoon with the Altima and it did 3,000 dollars worth of damage. She went back to a suburban and vowed to never drive a car again
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