In 1971, Ford’s entry into the subcompact market was the Pinto. Previously, it had been dominated by imports like the VW Beetle. Chevrolet also rolled out the Vega at the same time, but the Pinto would outlast it (1980… more»
Station Wagons
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Restorable Wagon? 1960 Studebaker Lark VI
By the end of the 1950s, things were looking bleak at Studebaker-Packard. Their merger in 1954 didn’t produce the desired results, and the Packard brand was gone after 1958. A temporary reprieve came in the form of the new… more»
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Patina and a 409! 1962 Chevrolet Biscayne Wagon
It’s a safe bet that the majority of 1962 Chevy Biscaynes were sold with either an inline-6 or a small-block V8. And the 409 big-block V8 could be ordered for any one of them. But the number of Biscayne… more»
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Resuscitation Required: 1960 Cadillac Ambulance
One common denominator that those who enjoy restoring cars sometimes share is that many are after the same makes and models of classics to take on as projects. However, a few seek the unusual, desiring to bring vehicles back… more»
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Impala-based Wagon: 1960 Chevrolet Nomad
The Nomad ended its three-year run in 1957 as a “sport wagon”, with sales falling short of Chevrolet expectations. But the name would live on into the 1970s, as a 4-door family wagon instead. In 1960, the Nomad was… more»
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Former School Bus: 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
The third-generation Chevrolet Caprice is an iconic machine these days, a reputation it wholly deserves for putting wagons on the map. The massive estate-bodied variant became embedded in American culture for its ability to haul families and all of… more»
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Working Clamshell: 1971 Buick Estate Wagon
When General Motors redesigned its full-size cars in 1971, the Buick Estate Wagon moved to the longer Electra platform, making it the largest Buick wagon since the post-World War II era. These were heavy wagons, coming in at 5,400… more»
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Police Package Wagon: 2006 Dodge Magnum SE
There are few modern vehicles that really catch my eye these days, but the Dodge Magnum was always one of the more intriguing products that I feel deserves a closer look. First of all, it’s a wagon; second, it’s… more»
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Former Airline Shuttle: 1972 Checker Aerobus
Checker Motors was well known for its presence in the fleet car business, especially in taxicabs. Back in the day, you couldn’t visit a major metropolitan area without finding several yellow Checker cabs running around. One of Checker’s custom… more»
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300 HP: 1965 Ford Falcon Sedan Delivery
The Sedan Delivery dates back to the days of the Ford Model A and the Great Depression. It was a wagon-based delivery vehicle that usually came with no frills. The concept was shifted to the new Falcon compact platform… more»
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Wood-Free! 1951 Plymouth Suburban
As an interesting footnote in the U.S. auto industry, competing manufacturers used the same name on two of their vehicles at the same time. Chevrolet’s use of the Suburban moniker dates to 1934 and is still in production as… more»
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V6 Survivor: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
The white walls are throwing me off a bit here, as are the half-missing rear-side graphics. Unless those have just faded into oblivion over the last 49 years. This 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon is posted here on craigslist… more»
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1977 AMC Hornet Sportabout
Compact wagons were prolific in the 1970s – a happy circumstance back then, and a body style we miss now. The Sportabout competed with the VW Squareback, as well as entries from Toyota, Peugeot, Mazda, and Volvo. Most of… more»
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Low Production Volume: 1971 Plymouth Custom Suburban
Here’s an interesting discovery, courtesy of Zappenduster, a 1971 Plymouth Fury Custom Suburban – one that definitely doesn’t surface often. Old full-size station wagons have definitely found a niche with enthusiasts, though ChryCo products don’t comprise a large portion… more»
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Faded Family Hauler: 1982 Honda Civic Wagon
As faded as a favorite pair of jeans, and probably just as reliable, this 1982 Honda Civic Wagon is almost guaranteed to draw a few onlookers at any gas station or grocery store parking lot. The seller has this… more»
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Almost Restored Wagon: 1976 Volvo 245
When deciding how far to take a project car, you have to be careful to not exceed the limits of what others will appreciate when you’re done. This is not to say you only improve or upgrade a car… more»
