Crosley Motors was a small American manufacturer that produced tiny cars and related vehicles from 1939 to 1952 (except during the WWII years). Considering that so few of these machines survive today, it’s surprising that more than 80,000 were… more»
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Let’s Try This Again! 1956 Chevrolet Nomad
One year ago, my colleague Mike Stephens covered this 1956 Chevrolet Nomad. It was an eBay bid situation with a BIN price of $40,000. I’m not certain what the outcome of the bidding process was, but here it is… more»
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Drag Wagon: 1983 Chevrolet Malibu
Sometimes, the most unconventional idea is the best one. In this case, it’s to convert a Chevrolet Malibu wagon into a nitrous-fueled drag car capable of running a 1/4 mile in 9 seconds flat. However, it may not be… more»
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Former NHRA Champ: 1967 Mercury Comet Voyager
Are you familiar with the 1967 Mercury Comet Voyager? I wasn’t, but it turns out it was a one-year plain mid-size wagon that was a step down from the Villager with its faux woodgrain paneling. Fewer than 5,000 copies… more»
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BF Auction: 1959 Mercury Commuter Wagon
Station wagons were once disposable family transportation. They hauled kids, groceries, camping equipment, and just about everything else until most were simply worn out and discarded. That history makes survivors like this 1959 Mercury Commuter considerably more interesting today…. more»
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Estate Find: 1992 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon
There seems to be little chance that domestic manufacturers will resume production of Station Wagons in the foreseeable future. Therefore, customers must either rely on imports or search the classic scene for something to fulfill their needs. If you… more»
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Fire Chief Wagon? 1962 Ford Country Sedan
For many moons, the Country Sedan was Ford’s mid-range, full-size station wagon, sandwiched between the Ranch Wagon and Country Squire. We’re told this one is said to have been equipped from the factory for fire department service (though I’m… more»
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3-On-The-Tree Wagon: 1963 Chevrolet Biscayne
With the Biscayne mostly serving as the entry-level offering in the Chevrolet full-size lineup, it typically didn’t have much trim attached or show excessive bling like some of the more expensive cars in the bowtie fleet, but the basic… more»
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Ultra Compact British Camper: 1967 Sunbeam Funwagon
Given the vast size of some modern recreational vehicles, the mindset must be bigger is better, as many seem to have a footprint more like that of a big-rig semi. I get that those rolling hotels are comfortable and… more»
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Recent Import: 1988 Renault R4 Savane
Although the Citroën 2CV is considered France’s iconic “car of the people,” its sales figures pale in comparison to those achieved by the Renault R4. In fact, during a much shorter production run, the R4 outsold the 2CV by… more»
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1 Owner 30 Years: 1991 Volvo 940 SE
Despite being the sort of car people hold onto for multiple generations, we rarely get to see older Volvos in survivor-grade condition. They are never outright abused, but it does seem like because of their reliability, they get band-aid… more»
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1 Of 776: 1964 Ford Falcon Sedan Delivery
The Ford Sedan Delivery dates back to the 1930s but is best known for its run from 1957 to 1959 and 1960 to 1965. During those periods, it was based on a 2-door station wagon but without side windows…. more»
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Blue Plate Survivor: 1964 Dodge Dart Station Wagon
Some classics fare better than others over the years. This 1964 Dodge Dart Station Wagon has spent most of its life in California, but the seller revived it in 2020 after it had hibernated for a decade. It presents… more»
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Woodie Wagon Survivor? 1953 Mercury Monterey
Wood-bodied wagons had gotten too expensive to produce (and for buyers to maintain), so most of Detroit stopped building them around 1950. For Mercury, the last true “woodie” was assembled in 1951, so this 1953 Monterey 3-seat wagon sports… more»
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Final Ride: 1926 Meteor Funeral Wagon
The first hearses were horse-drawn platforms, gradually evolving toward ever more ornate carriages. In 1909, the first motorized hearse was built. Rough and weather-beaten roads kept the horse in business for another decade or so, but by the 1920s,… more»
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Cool Minivan! 1987 Plymouth Voyager
There’s something about vehicles that left the dealership with accessories ordered by the original order that still remain with the car decades later. To order off the buffet of options when already plunking down a significant sum of cash… more»
