On the surface level, daily driving a Ford Pinto wagon may not seem like a thrill. But any car, no matter how humble, can suddenly seem a bit more endearing when you consider its history. In the case of… more»
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Rare Aussie 4-Speed: 1981 Chrysler CM Valiant Station Wagon
I was only thinking the other day that it has been a long time since we’ve seen an Australian classic at Barn Finds. Then, lo and behold, this 1981 Chrysler CM Valiant Station Wagon appeared to catch my attention…. more»
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Muscular 8-Seater: 1965 Pontiac Catalina Safari
This 1965 Pontiac Catalina Safari has so many positive points that it is hard to determine which is its highlight. Its sparkling paint makes a positive first impression, while the first owner’s decision to combine the 389ci V8 with… more»
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End of the Line Wagon: 1996 Buick Roadmaster
There’s something about the last of anything that makes it feel a little more important, and that’s exactly the angle with this 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon. Listed on eBay with a clean title, this one represents the final… more»
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Freshly Restored: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Safari
The 1955-57 Chevrolet Nomad is iconic, perhaps for the styling and also because of its low production numbers. But many will forget that Pontiac also offered a “sport wagon” at the same time, using the same body, the Safari…. more»
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Stalled Project: 1968 Volvo 122S Station Wagon
There’s little in the automotive world that’s more forlorn than the project car that’s been put up for sale. Sometimes they’re being offered for pennies on the dollar, while other times the seller sits on the car for years… more»
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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»
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“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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
