By 1969, the Rambler American, AMC’s compact offering since the 1950s, was aged and tired. So, an all-new replacement arrived in 1970 using the venerable Hornet moniker. Sedans were only offered at first, with a hatchback wagon joining the… more»
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Tidy Driver: 1971 Datsun 510 Station Wagon
The 510 is rated by many as one of the best cars that Datsun ever produced. An unassuming vehicle, the Sedan, in both two and four-door form, tasted considerable motorsport success. The Station Wagon variant may not have enjoyed… more»
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Basement-Bound 41 Years: 1952 Plymouth Suburban
Post-war Plymouth station wagons were known as Suburbans for nearly 30 years. Coincidentally, Chevrolet would employ the name at the same time, which had to be more than a little confusing to buyers. The seller has a 2-door Plymouth… more»
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Flamed Clamshell Wagon: 1974 Chevrolet Impala
Although it’s now mostly considered nostalgic, a custom paint application with flames on the front was once not uncommon to find on certain vehicles, resulting in an effective and attention-getting appearance on cars such as the Corvette or just… more»
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BF Auction: 1973 Ford Pinto Station Wagon
The Ford Pinto may have carried an economy-car reputation when new, but today, survivors and well-kept examples have become increasingly collectible. This 1973 Ford Pinto Station Wagon, offered exclusively on Barn Finds, is described by the seller as a… more»
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Rare Sliding Roof: 1966 Studebaker Wagonaire
I always admire quirky classics, especially when a particular design feature is the result of lateral thinking. Therefore, I find myself irresistibly drawn to this 1966 Studebaker Wagonaire. Its sliding rear roof offers much of the versatility and load-carrying… more»
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1948 Packard Woody With Matching Teardrop Camper!
For many classic car folks, the woody is the penultimate classic car. While many manufacturers continued to make “woodies” with faux wood panels up until the 1980s, the best examples are those found with real wood adorning the bodies…. more»
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Two Cars in One: 1967 Volvo Duett P210
In the genus “wagon”, few models are as distinctive as Volvo’s Duett. Looking like a cross between an early Suburban and a 1948 Ford, yet different from each, the Duett was conceived after the introduction of the PV444 sedan…. more»
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Daily Driver: 1980 Toyota Corona 5-Speed Wagon
There were two Toyota Corona wagons available in 1980; both with fancy names. The top version was what they referred to as the Luxury Edition, and then there’s this 1980 Toyota Corona 5-Door Deluxe Wagon. This nice-but-not-overly-fancy wagon is… more»
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1 Of 50? 1975 Cadillac Castilian Estate Wagon
Before the Minivan took the nation by storm in the mid-eighties, station wagons were king of the road when it came to transporting large families around town, or across the country when it was time for a vacation. Surprisingly,… more»
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Decent Driver: 1976 Chevrolet Vega Estate Wagon
The leading edge of the woodgrain on the Vega Estate Wagons has always made me scratch my head. I’m not sure why more thought wasn’t given to how to end that important part of this feature. Maybe there is… more»
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Unmolested Wagon: 1960 Studebaker Lark VIII
In 1958 and 1959, American Motors and Studebaker introduced new compact cars that led to a revolution with the Detroit “Big 3” in the 1960s. The new Lark is just what the doctor ordered for struggling Studebaker, but in… more»
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1 Of 4 Left? 1938 Cadillac LaSalle Gothic Hearse
Halloween will be here before you know it, and what youngster wouldn’t enjoy being chauffeured around their neighborhood in a hearse while trick-or-treating, especially when it’s a custom-crafted late-thirties LaSalle? The problem here is by no means the car,… more»
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5-Speed Swapped 1985 Volvo 245 Wagon
This 1985 Volvo 245 DL wagon, for sale on Craigslist in Altoona, Pennsylvania, is listed at $17,500, which is a bit of a shocker when other bread-and-butter DLs can be had for $2,000 or less. Ah, but this is… more»
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Original Survivor: 1967 Chrysler Town and Country
Ah, the humble Station Wagon. I can’t even begin to guess how many millions of people these vehicles have transported to the shops, to school, and on family vacations. Once a staple of the new car market, the Wagon… more»
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Stored 35 Years: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad Barn Find
With the functionality of a station wagon roof line and sportiness of having only two doors, the Chevrolet Nomad was one of the more unique offerings in the Tri-Five lineup, in addition to being one of the most expensive. … more»
