As Studebaker grasped for a survival strategy in the mid-1960s, it turned to its best-seller, the Lark, and the company’s star designer, Brooke Stevens. Stevens was given carte blanche to overhaul the Lark, and his answer was the Wagonaire…. more»
Station Wagons
Apr 17, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Best One Left? 1978 AMC Pacer D/L Station Wagon
Some cars slip easily from public consciousness once production ends. Others are saved from obscurity by fortunate circumstances. The AMC Pacer enjoys a devoted following, but it could have been ignored by the broader community if it weren’t for… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rust-Free 52K-Mile 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon 4WD
“American Motors, the world leader in 4-wheel drive technology, introduces another breakthrough. The American Eagle now has Select Drive . . . a spectacular new piece of engineering that lets you switch back and forth between full-time 4-wheel drive… more»
Apr 12, 2024 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Surprisingly Solid: 1978 Dodge Aspen Station Wagon
Chrysler seemed to have hit a home run for the company in 1976 when they introduced the Dodge Aspen and its corporate cousin, the Plymouth Volare. Hopes were high, with the pair collectively receiving the coveted Motor Trend Car… more»
Apr 11, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Collection Sale: Featuring 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL
The seller has a half-dozen classic cars from 1957 to 1969 for sale. They cover most of the major brands and are in various states of completeness and condition. But much of the seller’s attention and effort is placed… more»
Apr 11, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Surfer Wagon! 1963 Plymouth Valiant
Plymouth entered the newly popular compact car market in 1960 with the Valiant. It would carry the torch for that Mopar brand through 1976. Rather strange in appearance initially, the Valiant would look more like a small full-size car… more»
Apr 10, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Déjà Vu: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Though not popular when new, the Chevy Nomad of 1955-57 has become extremely collectible today. Only 23,000 were built in three years and the 1957 edition is the rarest at just over 6,000 copies. If this 1957 Nomad looks… more»
Apr 9, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Classic Sport Wagon Project: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
I’ve never understood why the “Sport Wagon” never took off. By that I mean the 1955-57 Chevy Nomad and its corporate cousin the Pontiac Safari. Perhaps they were too fancy to be used to haul around stuff. Or they… more»
Apr 6, 2024 • For Sale • 38 Comments
390 V8 Woodie: 1968 Ford Country Squire
Ford used the Country Squire brand for its top-end station wagons from 1950 until 1992. It was borne during the transition from wood to steel-bodied wagons as the former was getting increasingly costly to build and maintain. The sixth… more»
Apr 5, 2024 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Update: Original Wide Ride – 1977 AMC Pacer
UPDATE – This 1977 AMC Pacer wagon is for sale again almost a year-and-a-half after it was featured here on Barn Finds. The same seller has lowered the price quite a bit ($1,500) and it may be worth checking… more»
Apr 4, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Magnificently Maintained: 1959 Edsel Villager
Talk about rare! A 1959 Edsel Villager station wagon – when did you last encounter one of these? Besides the rarity factor, it’s also this car’s condition, it’s said to have had three previous owners, is all original, and… more»
Mar 30, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Recent Repaint: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Lakewood
The Chevrolet Corvair was a walk on the wild side for GM. For one thing, its engine hung out in back, the way back. For another, it was air-cooled. The car had a monocoque body, and independent suspension at… more»
Mar 30, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
The Other Nomad: 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Safari
In 1955, General Motors came out with the “Sport Wagon” based on a 1954 Corvette show car. Most remember it as the 1955-57 Chevrolet Nomad, but Pontiac had a version they called the Safari. Both wagons were built for… more»
Mar 25, 2024 • For Sale • 110 Comments
Sextuplets! Six 1974 Ford Pinto Wagons
Update 3/27/2024: There seems to be some confusion with this post. Yes, the truck shows seven Pintos but the listing (click on the Facebook Marketplace hyperlink) states that six are for sale. They are initially referred to as 1974… more»
Mar 22, 2024 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Last Year Flathead V8: 1953 Ford Courier
Often referred to as a “Sedan Delivery” here’s Ford’s offering for 1953, known as the Courier. I often encounter Chevrolet and Pontiac versions of this special two-door, modified station wagon, but this is the first Ford Courier I have… more»
Mar 21, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1985 Plymouth Reliant SE Wagon
“The room you need in a wagon you’ll love. The 1985 Plymouth Reliant LE and SE wagons offer all the six-passenger comfort you need, with clean new styling and 34.4 cubic feet of cargo space (67.7 cubic feet with… more»
