Automotive history proves that an innovative approach alone is rarely enough to save a marque from extinction. Take Studebaker as a prime example. It introduced its Wagonaire model for the 1963 model year. This variant was a Station Wagon… more»
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No Reserve! 1966 Saab 95 Survivor
Innumerable vintage Saabs have crossed our desks here at Barn Finds, but this example here on eBay collects high marks for its “cool” factor and survivor condition. It’s an early car – model year 1966 – so the engine… more»
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Dropping Price: 1983 Chevrolet Caprice Estate
Over-capitalizing on a project build is a piece of cake. Been there, done that! That is the story behind this 1983 Chevrolet Caprice Estate. The seller purchased the Wagon as a family joke, but they have since sunk thousands… more»
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Frame Off Restored: 1989 Pontiac Safari Wagon
I recently spoke to a seller of a car I had some interest in, and after making my offer, he told me that he had well more into the car than I was offering. Now, most of us understand… more»
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Just Add Engine: 1959 Rambler Super
American Motors Corp. was formed in 1954 through the merger of Hudson Motor Car Co. and Nash-Kelvinator. Throughout the subsequent years, the company usually operated on a shoestring but remained viable until the end of the 1980s when Chrysler… more»
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Airport Transporter: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado Jetway 707
When it came to passenger comfort considerations, one obvious advantage the Oldsmobile Toronado had over most competitors back in the sixties was front-wheel drive, which eliminated both the driveshaft and raised hump in the center floorboard, providing a nice… more»
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175k Miles and Counting: 1977 Plymouth Volare
In 1976, the Volare became the successor to the venerable Plymouth Valiant, which had been in production since 1962. Over at Dodge, it was called the Aspen which took over the reins from the Dart compact. With similar engineering,… more»
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383 Stroker Equipped: 1989 Chevy Caprice Wagon
We all love wagons here at Barn Finds, but there’s something special about the combination of a sleeper and a wagon. That’s what this clean 1989 Chevrolet Caprice wagon appears to be, which has been modified under the skin… more»
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Rare SS Wagon! 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle 454 V8
Online sources seem to be divided on whether Chevrolet actually ever built a Chevelle Super Sport station wagon in 1973. But the ones that agree indicate the number with a 454 cubic inch V8 to be very small, perhaps… more»
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Show and Go: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Wagon
The Corvair wagon was a weird idea. All manner of Corvairs were selling well in 1961, but the new Lakewood wagon – not so much. With the motor in the rear, the cargo floor was high. This diminished the… more»
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French Mercedes: 1985 Peugeot 505S Turbo Diesel
If you want to buy a new French car in the U.S. today, you have one choice and you had better be a trust fund baby or a YouTube mega-star, as the new Bugattis are sold out, even for… more»
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Excellent Interior: 1980 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon
Manufacturers produce some vehicles with an eye on longevity, while others are viewed as disposable items that will serve in a given role for a few years before requiring replacement. Ford’s Pinto falls into the latter category, with the… more»
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Gothic Hearse: 1938 Cadillac LaSalle
From 1927 to 1940, LaSalle was a “poor man’s” Cadillac, built by GM but sold for less money than the Caddy. It was never a huge seller and insiders felt it took sales away from the company’s premium marque,… more»
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Overhead Cam Six: 1966 Pontiac Tempest Wagon
From 1964 to 1970, the Tempest was Pontiac’s entry-level car in the mid-size market. The base Tempest offered a no-frills approach to transportation but had an unusual base engine (beginning in 1966): the 230 cubic inch overhead camshaft inline-6…. more»
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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»
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Like New: 1975 AMC Hornet Sportabout D/L Wagon
AMC’s decision to introduce the Sportabout as the Station Wagon variant of its Hornet range in 1971 proved an inspired choice. The company scored an immediate hit, with the Sportabout accounting for nearly 70% of total Hornet sales in… more»
