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»
Station Wagons
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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»
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Early Crossover: 1974 AMC Hornet Sportabout
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»
