1960 brought some big changes to Plymouth. It was the first year for the unibody platform, and the bulletproof slant 6 also began its 27-year run in ’60. What didn’t change were heroically-sized fins and Virgil Exner’s increasingly “unique”… more»
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Meet Woodrow: 1951 Ford Woodie Wagon
This car represents the end of an era. The 1951 model year would be the last for Ford station wagons with real wood on the sides. Earlier station wagon bodies were almost all wood from the cowl back. By… more»
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Stored Since 1990: 1961 Rambler American Wagon
I can’t get enough of these second-generation Rambler Americans, they’re so quirky and gangly and.. hey wait, I just described myself. This 1961 Rambler American wagon is listed on eBay Pueblo, Colorado and there is no reserve. The current bid… more»
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Long Roof Survivor: 1993 Mercury Tracer Wagon
Mercury Tracer. Forgot about that one, did you? It was indeed an offering from the “better-than-Ford-but-not-quite-a-Lincoln” brand and a low mileage 1993 Mercury Tracer station wagon survivor is for sale on eBay in Canton, Georgia to help you remember… more»
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V8 Wagons Rule: 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout
I have just gotten home from buying a new-to-me, V8-powered project wagon, and after just an hour and a half or so of seat time, I can tell you, I highly recommend the experience. In a reasonably sized, practical… more»
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Survivor Surfer: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon
Talk about a great family car for summer cruising! This 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon is said to be a mostly original survivor and looks like a ton of fun. Thanks to Barn Finds reader bw for the tip on… more»
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Japanese Family Hauler: 1980 Toyota Cressida Wagon
By the standards of the early ’80s, the Cressida was considered to be a more luxurious alternative to the drab domestic wagons of its day. Reviews from the era praised the stylish interior, surprising performance (for a family hauler… more»
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$950 Special! 1963 Bonneville Safari Wagon w/ 389
Down but not Out, this 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Safari Six-Passenger wagon walks the fine line between project and parts car. This low-budget builder resides in Great Bend, Kansas and seeks a visionary new owner here on eBay. Listed as… more»
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From Across The Pond: 1967 Ford Cortina Estate
When I stumbled upon this car, I thought someone has a Cortina sized hole in their life, and hopefully, this can help them fill it. The Cortina was imported to the US from 1964 until 1970, except for the… more»
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Perfect Poncho: 1977 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon
Sometimes a car comes along that you never knew you could possibly have any interest in at all, but after seeing the photos and hearing the story, and seeing the incredible condition of it, you can’t get it out… more»
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Give Me A Break: 1975 Citroën Ami 8 Break
I never thought that I’d own a French car but I do. They’re an acquired taste for sure, at least for those of us who weren’t born and raised in France. This 1975 Citroën Ami 8 Break is a… more»
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Free Associating: 1977 AMC Pacer Wagon
To know the AMC Pacer is generally to have an opinion about the AMC Pacer and, often as not, to have some kind of interesting mental association with the AMC Pacer. Maybe you think of Wayne’s World; maybe you had a… more»
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Highlander’s Great Granddad: 1971 Toyota Corona Wagon
By 1971, Americans were taking the offerings of Toyota pretty seriously due to a growing reputation for quality and reliability. “Made in Japan” became synonymous with low price and durability, especially in cars. This 1971 Toyota Corona Mk II… more»
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Texas Cruiser! 1963 Oldsmobile Fiesta Wagon
Call me an amateur but I couldn’t identify this car from the side or rear. Beyond 50 feet I’d have to see the front clip to recognize it as an Oldsmobile, and that rarity leads to great conversations in… more»
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One Tough Customer: 1962 Willys Jeep Station Wagon
One of the most far-sighted business decisions ever made was the trademarking of the JEEP name by Willys-Overland in 1943. Soldiers returning from the Second World War equated the Jeep brand with a tough, go-anywhere vehicle and those who… more»
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32,734 Miles: 1986 Olds Custom Cruiser
Another large family wagon to entice those of us who grew up with these large family contraptions. Often driving our parents to the breaking point of their sanity, somehow we cherish those memories more than our parents do. Although… more»
