1948 DeSoto Suburban
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The name Suburban has been used by at least eight different American auto companies. Immediately following WWII, both Nash and DeSoto offered models simultaneously using the name Suburban. While the name could cause some confusion, it was easy to tell the difference between a Nash and a DeSoto. The DeSoto was unique among all cars for the time. The attempt to offer a station wagon, when the industry wasn-t sure which direction they were going was a bold one. The DeSoto was dual purposed in that it could haul several passengers or cargo. The DeSoto Suburban used an all steel limousine body with a 139 1/2 inch wheel base. From the exterior, the only thing that set it apart from a normal limo, was a full length roof rack with wood and chrome rub strips. The Suburban could seat up to nine adults comfortably. The rugged interior also readily lent itself for cargo hauling. With interior panels made of Arborite material, with a wood grained pattern, and heavy duty plastic seat upholstery, the interior was relatively scratch resistant....
