The Edsel is widely regarded as the costliest new car failure of the 20th Century. It was conceived by the brain trust at FOMOCO who felt there was a market for a fourth corporate brand (besides Ford, Mercury, and… more»
Station Wagons
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Halloween Cruiser! 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Hearse
October has arrived, so it’s a prime time to consider scoring a hearse, whether you’re looking for a fun prop, an unusual ride to be seen in on Halloween, or just something affordable that has excessive cargo room in… more»
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40-Year Shed Find: 1975 Chevrolet Vega Kammback
By the early 1970s, subcompact cars had become more than a novelty. The sales success of the VW Beetle in the U.S. led Chevrolet and Ford to introduce new, small cars in 1971. The Chevy entry was the Vega,… more»
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Wonderful Wagon: 1949 Packard Eight Station Sedan
Packard launched its first true station wagon in 1937, but the post-war period called for something different. Rather than developing a new wagon body, Packard adapted its existing Eight sedan, renovating the cabin and body panels to add birch… more»
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Coach Built Luxury: 1976 Cadillac Castilian Wagon
The pages of automotive history are full of “why” and “why not” questions, and one is why Cadillac chose not to mass-produce a station wagon during the seventies, when it was still the preferred way to haul large families… more»
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V8/4-Speed: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Introduced as part of the Tri-Five range, Chevrolet’s Bel Air Nomad gave the traditional Station Wagon a more sporting look. The problem was that, because it was expensive, sales volumes were lower than the company expected. This 1956 Nomad… more»
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Wooden Spoon Winner! 1984 Buick Electra Estate Wagon
More often than not, automobile contest winners are frequently trailer queens so immaculate that their owners often gasp at the mere thought of ever driving these beauties on the streets. Wouldn’t it be fun if an unconventional event existed… more»
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Heavy-Duty 4×4 Survivor: 1971 International Harvester Travelall 1210
As glamorous as a brick on wheels, the Travelall was produced from 1953 through 1975. By this time, IH was well established in the light-duty truck market, selling to farmers, contractors, and families who wanted rugged, go-anywhere haulers. The… more»
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Manual Tranny? 1970 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate
On more than one occasion, Chevrolet branded its full-size station wagons separately from its comparable automobile products. The Kingswood was the equivalent of the Impala in 1950-60 and again from 1969-72. The latter period included the Kingswood Estate with… more»
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Very Original Condition? 1972 Saab 95
Despite being referred to as being in “very original condition,” this repainted and partially reupholstered 1972 Saab 95 appears to be in really nice condition and has a very reasonable asking price given its apparent cosmetic condition. This lighter… more»
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No Reserve: 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Finding a Station Wagon designed for family adventures can be challenging because most modern examples typically accommodate only five people. This 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is the ideal solution, thanks to its third-row seating. It is a tidy survivor… more»
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Custom Built Hearse: 1968 Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet’s primary compact, the Chevy II/Nova, got a big boost in sales with a redesign in 1968. The styling and engineering proved quite successful, and interest remained high throughout the third generation (through 1974 with one light refresh). There… more»
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Government-Issue: 1958 Pontiac Bonneville Ambulance
Regular Barn Finds readers might recognize this 1958 Pontiac Bonneville ambulance. It could be that we saw it nearly five years ago as a project that had been sitting idle for 20 years at that time. Work has since… more»
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Exner’s “Plucked Chicken”: 1962 Plymouth Savoy Station Wagon
The “downsize” command issued by William Newberg, head of Chrysler, on a spring day in 1960 reverberated into the 1962 future, producing some of automotive history’s quirkiest cars. Many elements conspired to shift us from the finned “Forward Look”… more»
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Unsung Horse Collar Wagon: 1958 Edsel Villager
Despite selling automobiles for only 3 model years, Edsel developed a reputation that lasted much longer than the brand did, and unfortunately, many of the memories among old-school gearheads aren’t positive. Bad timing was a factor, as an economic… more»
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Original 283: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Some classics have so many positive attributes that it’s almost impossible to pick one as the most significant. That is undoubtedly the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Nomad. Its presentation is spotless, making it ideal for someone seeking a… more»
