As Chrysler began changing how families viewed travel preferences back in the mid-eighties, station wagon desirability was tanking as minivan sales soared. Maybe nobody informed the execs at Buick, as the brand continued offering wagons all the way up… more»
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Apr 17, 2024 • For Sale • 33 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 • 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»
Feb 17, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
440 Plus Patina! 1967 Dodge Polara Station Wagon
When loudness is such an issue with your hauler that neighbors get scared when the big block starts followed by your wife not enjoying the attention created by the noise, it’s time to sell, or at least that’s what… more»
Feb 5, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
So-Cal Original Woody Wagon: 1948 Plymouth Station Wagon
You learn a lot writing for Barn Finds. After typing out over 800 write-ups, one of the more common themes is that cars from Southern California are, for the most part, well-preserved. You can almost count on a car… more»
Dec 5, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
40k-Mile Survivor: 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Station Wagon
The Chevrolet Caprice was one of those cars that continued to hang on with full-size wagon availability long after the minivan took the world by storm in 1984, and surprisingly it lasted another five model years after this 1991… more»
Nov 24, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
45k Mile 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Wagon
This 1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria proves that a classic Station Wagon doesn’t need to be particularly old to generate significant buyer interest. It isn’t perfect, but it is a dry-climate survivor that a new owner could preserve or… more»
Sep 13, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
57k-Mile Woody Wagon: 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Estate
A phenomenon called the minivan took the world by storm back in 1984, and it’s hard to believe that time period in automotive history has been almost four decades ago now. These became so popular that it didn’t take… more»
Sep 2, 2023 • Auctions • 16 Comments
BF Auction: 1963 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon
With classic Station Wagons so popular in the current market, finding a project candidate that is a genuine blank canvas can be challenging. However, this 1963 Impala could represent such an opportunity. It is a two-owner vehicle that has… more»
Aug 20, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
2-Owner Original 1974 Pontiac Catalina Safari Station Wagon
Back in the mid-seventies, station wagons were still going strong in the marketplace long before the SUV and minivans became the preferred method for transporting your family around town or taking them on a far-away vacation. But even though… more»
Jul 22, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
396 Woodie! 1966 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon
GM executives must have anticipated they had a winner on their hands almost immediately with the Chevrolet Caprice nametag, as the moniker went from being just a trim option for the Impala in 1965 to its own stand-alone model… more»
Jul 19, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Original 383! 1963 Plymouth Belvedere Station Wagon
Owning a Station Wagon often means striking a compromise between practicality and performance, but must that always be the case? The answer is a resounding “no” if the Wagon is this 1963 Plymouth Belvedere. Its interior offers enough space… more»
Jul 17, 2023 • Auctions • 19 Comments
BF Auction: 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Station Wagon
UPDATE – The reserve is off! This one is going to sell to the highest bidder. UPDATE – The seller has sent us additional photos of this Chevelle Wagon! You can find them in the gallery below. The lack… more»
Jul 12, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
67k-Mile Survivor! 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Station Wagon
Chrysler sort of rocked the boat for the family-hauler market when it introduced the Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager as new 1984 models, not that this was a bad thing other than it did start to challenge the future… more»
Jun 9, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Woodie Wagon: 1978 Ford Pinto Squire
Even as the Ford Pinto was scoring high in the school of hard knocks over safety concerns, buyers seemed to like what they were seeing in spite of it, with the car staying in production all the way up… more»
Jun 6, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
No Reserve: 1978 Buick Century Station Wagon
In my younger days, I was nearly always envious when our neighbors drove home in a new station wagon, and try as I did to persuade my dad to follow suit, he was a sedan man and never bought… more»
