1954 Plymouth Belvedere Wagon.Spotted for sale in Carlisle Pa.this 54 Belvedere Wagon or “Suburban” as Chrysler called it in 1954 was in solid shape and in running condition.Model year 1954 was a minor re-style of the totaly new 1953 models. The Belvedere replaced Cranbrook as Plymouth top of the line model. Another first for 1954 was Plymouth’s first tail fins and its first fully automatic transmission. Called the “TorqueFlight-2 it was regarded as a much more stouter and reliable unit than Chevy’s Powerglide.  The Wagon was only available in a two door with sliding rear windows and a “clam shell” type tailgate. Options included power brakes or steering and a cigar lighter. As with the prior model year you could order your Belvedere with 25 different colors and 18 choices of interior trim.Powering this family hauler was the upgraded 230 cubic inch “Flathead” six cylinder engine.Rated at 110 horsepower its original design dated back to 1927 but it was frugal and reliable. Despite all the upgrades sales would suffer due to its stoggy styling. Only 32,492 Belvedere’s were produced in 1954 with only 5546 wagons made. We can just picture this neat 1954 Belvedere with Kelsey Hayes Wire Wheels mounted on wide whites.Add a period piece roof rack,a surf board and some vintage luggage on top and you have one cool classic wagon..