The 1950s brought a renaissance of style to American automobiles. Design departments began to shed the look of the 1940s to adopt influences from cultural trends – most particularly aviation. Harley Earl surfed these trends with alacrity, introducing a… more»
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Promising Project: 1961 Oldsmobile F85 Wagon
When it comes to gearhead thinking, it’s a sign of real maturity when someone comes to terms with the fact that they’ll never have time to complete a project, then decides to get whatever car they’re working on into… more»
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Same Owner 23 Years: 1961 Buick Special
Buick resurrected the Special nameplate in 1961 and applied it to their new “senior” compact. It was joined elsewhere within GM by the Pontiac Tempest and Oldsmobile F-85 (Chevy was peddling the air-cooled Corvair). Separating the Buick from the… more»
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It’s In A Barn All Right: 1965 Buick Skylark Sport Wagon
Have station wagons had their moment as the pick of the day in the collector car world? One brave soul, who might become the buyer of this long-neglected 1965 Buick Skylark Sport Wagon, will have to hope so, because… more»
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19-Foot Survivor: 1978 Ford LTD Country Squire
Antique Cream is the color of this 1978 Ford LTD Country Squire, and it looks great in the overall photos. Unfortunately, once you dig into the incredible number of photos the seller has included, you’ll see that there are… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1941 Chevrolet Carryall Suburban
Long before the debut of the massive SUV known as the Suburban, Chevrolet was putting the Suburban name on some incredibly cool vehicles! This 1941 Carryall Suburban wasn’t designed to haul kids to soccer practice, but instead was built… more»
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Rust Free Camper: 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon
The allure of a vehicle that combines the utility of a van with the convenience of your family room is still a tantalizing combination for many of us. If you’re a “van person”, you undoubtedly understand things that others… more»
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Solid 1950 Packard Eight Woody Wagon Project
Having entered my sixth decade of life recently, I’m old enough to recall when cars were primarily built from metal, before all those plastic components became the norm. However, I’m not quite of the age to remember when station… more»
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Rare Rescue: 1957 Studebaker Provincial Wagon Project
If you’re a fan of unusual American wagons, this 1957 Studebaker Provincial might be worth a closer look. Recently listed here on craigslist, the car was bought about seven years ago in Riverside, California, as a “rescue.” Now it’s… more»
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Coach Built Ambulance: 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Although the idea of owning a seventies ambulance hasn’t crossed my mind until now, this one’s kind of cool, at least as cool as a medical emergency vehicle designed to treat injured patients can be. What began as a… more»
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Daily Driver: 1983 Toyota Corolla Wagon
I’m not sure this 1983 Toyota Corolla wagon is a car that most folks here (or anywhere, really) would aspire to own, but someone seemed to take care of this 42-year-old wagon, and it’s old enough now to draw… more»
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Last Year Wagon: 1967 Chevrolet Chevy II
Chevrolet introduced the compact Chevy II in 1962, a thoroughly conventional alternative to the VW Beetle-like Corvair. It sold well, but sales fell off in 1966-67, perhaps due to the styling (IMO) and boxy shape (things would rebound with… more»
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4-door Nomad? 1957 Pontiac Safari Transcontinental
While the 1955-57 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad is iconic (and pricey) today, lots of folks have forgotten that Pontiac offered their version of the sport wagon. The Star Chief Safari used the same 2-door body as the Nomad, but… more»
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Final Year Survivor: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate
The rise of the Minivan and the SUV sounded the death knell for domestic Station Wagon production. With no plans for a revival, buyers must either focus on imports or turn their attention to the classic market for alternatives…. more»
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BF Auction: 1963 Dodge Dart 170 Suburban Wagon
UPDATE – The seller has requested that we cancel the auction, as the car was involved in a minor collision. They are working with their insurance to get the damage fixed. Given the situation, we have ended the auction…. more»
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Desert Find Project: 1957 Buick Special Estate Wagon
Off and on from 1936 to 1996, the Special nameplate appeared quite frequently at Buick. It usually served as the entry-level model, which was also the case when the seller’s ’57 Estate Wagon was built. This Special looks to… more»
