There are vehicles in our orbit that we used to see practically everywhere and are now very much extinct. The Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera is a terrific example of such a car that was quite popular back in the day, littering parking lots of every kind and seen on the roadways daily. Sadly, like a lot of GM cars, they became beaters, used by the first-time drivers and then eventually discarded due to a mechanical issue, rust, or both, so when you see one as nice as this 1991 Cutlass Ciera wagon here on craigslist, it’s hard to ignore. The Olds is well-equipped and has just 52,000 miles on the clock.

While GM cars from the early 90s catch some flack or being somewhat low rent in terms of build quality and materials, there’s no denying they were at least hearty. Sure, they may burn oil and leak transmission fluid, but that doesn’t mean it won’t continue to work. The A-body lineup was seemingly quite popular when new, with legions of sedans and station wagons used by families and commuters en masse. The drivetrains included the 3.3L V6 seen here, which kicked out a very respectable 160 horsepower and 185 lb.-ft. of torque. The seller’s car is spotless under the hood, just like the rest of the exterior and cabin.

Interesting, this Cutlass Ciera comes with a “Sport package,” which I would never have expected on a vehicle like this. I say that because it was hardly a sporting cars in any way, shape, or form, but according to the seller, the FE3 Sport package got you bucket seats, alloy wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, additional gauges/instrumentation, and a slightly firmer suspension. I’d love to know who was buying a Cutlass Ciera wagon in 1991 and decided they needed the sport package to round out the options list. Another sign that the first owner wanted to own a “sporty” GM wagon? They opted to delete the wood trim going down the sides of the car.

This wagon also has a third-row, rear-facing seat and full power/convenience features. The seller notes that he avoids driving it in inclement weather and that he purchased it from the original family owners. The garnet red paint is in very good shape and it seems likely this Olds was garaged since new. While it’s not likely to become any sort of blue chip investment, there’s far more joy that comes from knowing you own the last of a breed that has more or less gone extinct – and car enthusiasts everywhere will tip their hat to you for keeping such a vehicle on the road. Thanks to Barn Finds reader T.J. for the find.