Donated Surf Wagon: 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon

Whenever a vehicle rolls up that just has a perfect vibe, I have to give it a closer look. A “vibe check” on a classic car or truck usually  tells me a lot about the previous owner, and whether… more»

“Way In The Back”: 1975 Olsmobile Custom Cruiser

Want something big and bold and useful? Ever consider one of the full-sized station wagons of the 1970s? These are cars that have been hot in the collector hobby for a while, though the fever is now cooling while… more»

Space Magician! 1997 Toyota Corolla Spacio

The 1997 to 2001 Toyota Corolla Spacio was a “JDM” – Japanese Domestic Market vehicle. It was intended to be sold only on its home market, though this time-capsule example managed to escape to the U.S. Located with a… more»

Rare 4-Speed Wagon: 1977 Plymouth Volare

Earlier this week, I was looking at an article about which automobiles are still available with a manual transmission in 2026, and sadly, it didn’t take very long to read from start to finish.  Shifting your own gears used… more»

377 Chevrolet Power! 1982 AMC Concord Station Wagon

As one of the top-selling AMC offerings between 1978 and 1983, there’s not exactly a shortage of Concord automobiles to choose from nowadays, although there probably aren’t too many buyers actively seeking one out.  However, I can certainly concur… more»

Barn Find Update: 1977 Mercury Bobcat Wagon

The seller is listing this 1977 Mercury Bobcat wagon for a friend who bought it in Maine in 2012, drove it 11,500 miles, and has had it stored at the seller’s house since 2016. He says it was a… more»

Nearly Showroom? 1995 Buick Roadmaster Nine-Seat Estate

Regular readers will undoubtedly know that classic Station Wagons hold a place close to my heart. However, I am a late convert who is guilty of ignoring these versatile vehicles for decades. Vans and SUVs have driven the domestic… more»

Shorty Storage Unit: 1992 Dodge Ram Van

Long-running model generations are one of the more entertaining aspects  of our hobby. You see the same design over and over again and eventually realize you’re not looking at a vehicle that hails from the late 1970s but is… more»

One Owner: 24k Mile 1962 Buick Special

The Special nameplate had been a Buick staple since the 1930s. But from 1961 to 1963, it represented Buick’s “senior level” compact along with the Oldsmobile F-85 and Pontiac Tempest. The seller has a one-owner 1962 Special Deluxe station… more»

Future V8 Wagon? $400 1972 Ford Pinto Roller

The Pinto was Ford’s entry in the subcompact space, designed to do battle with the VW Beetle, Japanese imports, and the domestic competition that was brewing in 1971. More than three million copies were built before and including 1980,… more»

54k-Mile Estate Find: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Wagon

In 1991, Buick revived the Roadmaster nameplate after a 33-year absence. It replaced the former Buick Estate, though the platform was the same. At first, only a wagon was marketed, but a 4-door sedan arrived shortly thereafter. The seller… more»

Solid 1967 Volvo 122S Wagon Project

Several new parts have improved this 1967 Volvo wagon’s condition, but the seller indicates it needs a bit more work before it can be driven. What, exactly, is missing from its mechanical repertoire isn’t revealed, but prospective buyers can… more»

Pop Top Diesel Power: 1986 Vixen 21TD

No, you’re not seeing things: this is another Vixen motorhome offered for sale, just hours after we spotted the GM-powered variant featured here on Barn Finds. This futuristic-looking RV features two distinct components not found on the updated model,… more»

Wholesale Lot Find? 1998 Ford Escort SE Wagon

Do any of you get as excited as I do about seeing a completely ordinary car show up in extraordinary shape at a dealer? This is a phenomenon I often associate with older owners or estate settlements where the… more»

GM Powered Motorhome: 1989 Vixen 21SE

The Vixen motorhome is no stranger to these pages, as it’s one of the few vehicles of its class that can rightfully be considered a “driver’s car.” In other words, the engineering was led by someone who truly understood… more»

383-Powered Estate: 1969 Dodge Monaco

The station wagon of the 60s and 70s is much different than the wagon of the late 80s and early 90s. When station wagons became mainstream in response to a population boom in the U.S., they were massive, highway… more»

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