Volkswagen has a history of producing unique vehicles to meet the specific tastes and needs of local buyers. It created the Country Buggy in Australia, a car that failed dismally after only 842 examples were built. The company tasted… more»
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Aussie Muscle Wagon: 2012 Holden Commodore SSV
I’m going to stick my neck out by saying that when it comes to locally produced vehicles, Australian enthusiasts are among the most parochial on the planet. You either bleed Blue, or you bleed Red. You either love your… more»
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35K-Mile Barn Find: 1977 Mercury Bobcat Wagon
Said to have been a Maine barn find, the seller is listing this 1977 Mercury Bobcat Wagon for a friend who no longer drives. The friend bought it in 2012, drove it cross-country, and then has stored it at… more»
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Rarely Seen Wagon: 1966 Checker Marathon
For most of the second half of the 20th Century, if you flagged down a Yellow Cab in a big city, there’s a fair chance you got to ride in a Checker. Built like tanks, these beasts were big,… more»
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Running Survivor: 1955 Chevrolet 210 Townsman
Chevrolet made a lot of noise in 1955 with a full range of all-new cars available with GM’s optional first V8 engine since 1918. The 210 was the mid-level Chevy that offered a few more creature comforts over the… more»
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TPIR Showcase Prize! 1979 Ford Fairmont Wagon
Just appearing in contestant’s row on The Price Is Right is an exciting feat in itself, but to make it all the way into the showcase and win an automobile from Bob Barker is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Although… more»
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Crayford Wagon Conversion: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL
The station wagon holds different meaning to different cultures. Here in the USA, we look at them as once-popular conveyances of families and friends, a practical tool of suburbia that would later give way to the still-popular SUV model…. more»
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Draggin’ Wagon? 1964 Mercury Villager K-Code
Well, here’s an unusual find, a 1964 Mercury Comet Villager station wagon that was associated with the defunct “Midway Dragway” in Grand Junction, Colorado. It’s an innocuous-looking station wagon in “Villager” trim, evidenced by its faux wood paneling. So,… more»
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Field Find Wagon: 1957 Chevrolet 210
In “Tri-Five” circles, most of the interest in 1955-57 Chevrolet station wagons falls to the Bel Air Nomad, a 2-door wagon with its own sporty body. Low production numbers mean they can be very valuable today with collectors. Of… more»
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Rat Rod Wagon: 1967 Dodge Polara
In the 1960s, the Dodge Polara competed head-to-head with the Chevrolet Impala, Ford Galaxie, and Plymouth Fury (in its own camp). The big C-body automobiles were redesigned in 1965 and returned to true full-size dimensions with a styling refresh… more»
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Original Paint Grocery Getter: 1966 Mercury Colony Park
Nothing speaks of luxury like simulated wood paneling, and when that paneling is ostensibly original to the car, so much the better. Presented as a “real rust free car from [the] Southern Utah desert,” this 1966 Mercury Colony Park… more»
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RHD Wagon: 1998 Toyota Caldina AWD
Not all of the automobile nameplates built abroad make it to the U.S. Case in point is the Toyota Caldina, a station wagon that was largely sold on its home turf. It was produced across three generations from 1992… more»
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Wild Ride: 1988 Cadillac Custom Hearse
Some cars are designed to blend in, while others were clearly built to stand out. This 1988 Cadillac Hearse, offered for sale in Mayville, Wisconsin, falls firmly into the latter category. With its custom paint, glass etchings, neon underglow,… more»
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406 V8 Power: 1976 Chevrolet Vega Pro Street Wagon
With the number of outstanding autos that cross our desks here at Barn Finds, it’s not uncommon for something to occasionally capture my attention to the point where I have to fight the urge to envision my garage as… more»
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Solid Red Rambler: 1965 Classic Cross Country Station Wagon
Model year 1965 produced so many attractive cars, that some say it was one of Detroit’s best and brightest years ever. I mean, the entire Pontiac line won Motor Trend’s “Car of the Year” award. Even at underdog American… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1977 Plymouth Fury Suburban
From 1959 to 1974, the Fury was marketed as Plymouth’s top (or near the top) full-size automobile. Even during the ill-fated downsizing period of 1962 to 1964. But in 1975, it was formally reassigned to mid-size duty (though the… more»
