The Vista Cruiser was a mid-size station wagon built and sold in the 1960s and 1970s. It differed from other wagons by having its roof raised over the rear passenger and storage areas, complete with skylights. The seller’s 1970… more»
Station Wagons
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Worth Restoring? 1973 Volvo 1800 ES
Here’s a challenging prospect with rust, an engine that won’t start, and an bedraggled interior, looking for its “forever home”. Whether that’s with a restorer who keeps it intact, or with a junkyard where it’s piecemealed out is an… more»
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Trade for Travel Trailer: 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 4×4
The Grand Wagoneer – in keeping with the burst of attention showered upon every lumbering SUV from the ’60s through the ’80s – has had its day in the sun. Clients of mine who house Grand Wagoneers at their… more»
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Restored and Ready: 1973 Jeep Wagoneer 4×4
If you’re looking for a rugged classic with vintage style and modern reliability, this 1973 Jeep Wagoneer could be the right fit. Listed for sale on craigslist out of Center Moriches, New York, this full-size 4×4 SUV has been… more»
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Quirky Wagon! 1970 Saab 95
Saab’s history is saturated with quirky facts, many well-known by owners. For instance, this wagon – though equipped with Ford’s Taunus V4 – retains Saab’s free-wheeling feature, an artifact of the days when these cars were powered by a… more»
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5.0 V8 Powered 1973 Ford Pinto Station Wagon
When the Pinto made its debut at Ford dealerships in late 1970, the subcompact was available in just one body style, which was a small sedan with a trunk. It didn’t take long before a hatchback model joined the… more»
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15K Miles! 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon
Love ’em or hate ’em, sixties and early seventies vintage GM A-bodies (Chevelle, LeMans, Cutlass, and Skylark) continue to ring the register. And I don’t mean just the muscle variant; all of them, regardless of body style and trim,… more»
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Carport Find: 1952 Nash Rambler Custom Wagon
Rambler was first used as a name for an (American) automobile way back in 1897, and that doesn’t count the Rambler bicycle made by Thomas B. Jeffery back in 1878. So, as far as transportation goes for two or… more»
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99% Complete: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad
Chevrolet redesigned their cars in 1955, bringing back a V8 engine after a 37-year absence. And they added a classy new “sport wagon,” the Bel Air Nomad. The former was quite popular, yet the latter hardly made a blip… more»
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27K Original Miles: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
Many car enthusiasts love wagons, but their stubborn preference for two doors keeps them from wholly embracing the long roof design. In the case of the Volvo 1800ES, you can sort of have your cake and it eat, too,… more»
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Weekend Wagon: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Between 1964 and 1972, Oldsmobile sold a unique mid-size station wagon. The Vista Cruiser had a raised skylight over the back half of the roof of a Cutlass wagon, providing a special skyward view for the passengers sitting in… more»
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$1,800 1972 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan 400
Ford’s Country Sedan is an unusual model as it’s a wagon, but Ford wasn’t immune to referring to its station wagons by other terms. Country Sedan, Ranch Wagon, Country Squire, etc. This 1972 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan is… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1957 Pontiac Chieftain Safari Wagon
With the immense popularity of the “Tri-Fives” during the period of 1955 through 1957, it was easy for buyers to get sucked in and head straight for their Chevy dealer to choose a model that would suit their needs… more»
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390 V8 “Woodie”: 1969 Ford Torino Squire
The Country Squire was a full-size station wagon sold by Ford for more than 40 years (1950 to 1991). But, Squire versions of Ford’s compact and mid-size wagons were also available during part of this era, meaning they (too)… more»
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Restored Long Roof: 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon
The Mercedes-Benz W123 lineup remains quite interesting at the moment, only because cheap sedans are still very easy projects to find and buy, junkyards still receive wagons and sedans at a decent clip, and high-end specialty shops are still… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1982 AMC Eagle Wagon
The seller uses the term “creampuff” when describing this 1982 AMC Eagle Wagon, and it is hard to argue that point. It is a one-owner classic that is original and unrestored. I’m not sure if it is the nicest… more»
