Station Wagons

Worthwhile Project: 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

There is no doubt that time and the elements can be kinder to some vehicles than to others, and while it hasn’t been as unfriendly as it could have been to this 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser, it has still… more»

65k Original Miles: 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

This 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be the perfect vehicle for the family who is on the hunt for a practical classic wagon. With the 3rd row of seats, it would be the perfect vehicle for hauling the whole… more»

Warehouse Rescue: 1980 Ford Pinto Wagon

The seller of this survivor-grade Ford Pinto wagon is selling the car due to an abundance of unwanted attention. Fitted with the preferred manual transmission and remaining in exceptional condition after years of warehouse storage, the seller notes that… more»

1984 Chrysler LeBaron Town and Country Wagon

Back in 1987, I bought almost this exact same car, except mine was a silver convertible with leather and it didn’t have plastic woodgrain on the sides… other than that, it was the same.. This little red wagon can… more»

Big Block 1966 Chevrolet Impala Wagon Survivor

While station wagons tend to be admired by many automotive enthusiasts, it is not often that a wagon, like this 1966 Chevrolet Impala is the first one to come to mind. Nomads and Vista Cruisers might get all the… more»

Black Plate Wagon: 1957 Chevy 210 Handyman

The Chevy 210 “Handyman” wagon is one of the few cases of truth in advertising. While the untrained eye may see no major differences between the Nomad and the Handyman, the latter is a comparatively bare-bones vehicle, intended for… more»

Rare Off-Roader: 1971 Jeepster Commando Hurst Edition

Of all of the production vehicles to ever wear the Hurst badge, the 1971 Jeepster Commando Hurst Edition would appear to possibly be one of the rarest. Originally planned on a production run of 500 vehicles, the reality turned… more»

Hidden in the Weeds: 1966 Ford Bronco

Some cars can survive for decades with remarkable levels of preservation, while others aren’t so lucky. This 1966 Ford Bronco fits into the latter category, and after many years languishing in a field with weeds so high that the… more»

Solid Family Wagon: 1972 Plymouth Fury III Station Wagon

Clean and tidy older station wagons offer a great alternative to the family looking for a classic car. This 1972 Plymouth Fury III Wagon appears to be a nice example, and it does offer a few reversible upgrades (if… more»

Special Order Wagon: 1970 Chrysler Town & Country

I sometimes wonder if the joy of owning a huge cruising wagon is sometimes tempered by the raw space they occupy and the fuel they consume. The 1970 Town & Country seen here is indeed an American classic, a… more»

Four-Wheel Fun: 1988 Honda Civic Wagon RT4WD

One of my favorite models in Honda’s long history as an automaker is the Civic Wagon, especially when it features the company’s Real-Time 4WD system. Perhaps I’m biased because I once owned one of these fine Civic variants, but… more»

Rare Two-Door Wagon: 1959 Chevrolet Brookwood

You know a car is desirable when it needs a lot of work, it has no engine, no transmission, and yet the bid price is $8,200 and the reserve isn’t met. This 1959 Chevrolet Brookwood two-door wagon can be… more»

Period Mods: 1959 Ford Ranch Wagon 2-Door

It appears that at some point in its life, a previous owner has customized this 1959 Ford Ranch Wagon to their own tastes and needs. The majority of these modifications look like they may have been performed in the… more»

EXCLUSIVE: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon

There’s just something super cool about these ’90s Buick Roadmaster wagons! It’s a flashback to the classic family hauler but with modern comforts and an LT1 V8. Reader Jim C is the 3rd owners of this Roadmaster and has… more»

Rare Estate: 1976 Cadillac Castilian Wagon

If you didn’t already know, wagons are pretty great. They look damn good (way better than most SUVs) and they significantly enhance the practicality of almost every model they’re originally based on. This 1976 Cadillac Castilian Estate Wagon is… more»

Solid Off-Roader: 1967 Ford Bronco

It seemed that during the 1960s, the late Lee Iacocca had the golden touch. After the monumental success of the Mustang, he gave product approval for the first Ford Bronco, and the model repaid his faith by becoming an… more»

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