Just as the better-known Chevrolet Nomad station wagon grew two extra doors for model year 1958, so did Pontiac’s Safari, or in this case what was now known as a “Star Chief Custom Safari”. Two-door wagons were still around… more»
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Good Buy? 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
SUV sales are about 50% of all vehicles sold in the US today with sedans way down in the 20-22% range. I don’t know what the percentage of luxury SUV sales are but this 1988 Jeep Grand Cherokee would… more»
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Solid Survivor: 1972 Volkswagen Squareback
While it never achieved quite the cult status of the Beetle, Volkswagen’s Squareback still retains a strong following in the classic car community. It brought additional levels of flexibility and refinement over its sibling, and good examples can command… more»
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390-Powered Wagon: 1963 Ford Country Squire
With classic station wagons continuing to gain traction in the market, it is never a surprise to find one where the bidding is spirited when it is listed for sale. Such is the case with this 1963 Ford Country… more»
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Compact V8 Wagon: 1965 Ford Falcon Squire
We find Ford Country Squire station wagons all of the time; the late ’60s and early ’70s behemoths are popular right now. Ford Falcon Squires? Not so much so, they seem to be a lot rarer today and it’s… more»
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Fresh Paint: 1974 Ford Pinto Station Wagon
While Lee Iacocca is widely revered as the father of the Mustang and the driving force behind the K-Car that saved Chrysler from financial oblivion, it seems that history has looked less favorably upon his beloved Pinto. Until recently,… more»
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Living Barn Find! 1956 Opel Olympia Caravan
The Opel Olympia was a German compact car built across several iterations from 1935-70, with gaps along the way, such as during World War II. Most of these cars have faded away due to being worn out, but there… more»
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One Of 359! 1952 Buick Roadmaster Estate
I still find wood-trimmed station wagons, produced as late as the early ’50s, to be a phenomenon. In earlier decades it made sense, but by 1952 and “modern” automobile construction techniques in place, it’s hard to imagine that the… more»
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Dual Purpose Hauler: 1959 Volvo PV445 Duett
UPDATE – This interesting Volvo Wagon has been relisted, this time with better photos! We aren’t sure if it’s the same seller or a different one, but it’s been moved indoors and there are now photos of the interior…. more»
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V8/6-Speed Equipped! 1982 Volvo 240 Wagon
Paul Newman once partook in a famous interview with David Letterman where he discussed needing a V8 in his Volvo wagon. Look it up, as it’s pretty entertaining and describes how Newman was eager to “…chew anybody’s ass” in… more»
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California 4×4: 1975 Jeep Cherokee
Like most vintage SUVs, the Jeep Cherokee SJ has become a symbol of classic styling and has increased in popularity dramatically over the past several years. While the Jeep Wagoneer had similar features, the Cherokee SJ was built from… more»
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Sliding Roof Special: 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire
The end of the line for Studebaker in the U.S. was upon us when this 1963 Lark Wagonaire station wagon was assembled. Actually, December 20th of that year was when the last cars rolled off of the South Bend,… more»
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Storage Shed Find: 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
The Vista Cruiser was the cool mid-size station wagon built by Oldsmobile that had the raised rear “Vista” roof and skylights. Production ran in this format from 1964-72 across two generations, designed and trimmed along the lines of the… more»
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Bronco Fighter: 1972 Jeep Commando
Originally the Kaiser Jeepster Commando, this early SUV was in production from 1966-73. It competed against the International Scout, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Ford Bronco. Beginning in 1970, the Commando was a product of American Motors, including this ’72… more»
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Assembly Required: 1957 Chevrolet 2-Door Station Wagon
While most enthusiasts will complete their project build, sometimes an owner will run out of steam with the finish line in sight. That is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Two-Door Station Wagon. The owner has completed all of… more»
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Blank Canvas Wagon: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Two-Door Station Wagon
First offered in 1964, the Chevrolet Chevelle would eventually become a legendary vehicle in the muscle car world. When those first examples rolled off the showroom floors, nobody could have envisaged where the journey would go for the newest… more»
