In their three years of production, the buying public never really warmed up to Chevrolet’s Luxurious Sport Wagon “experiment.” In total, only 22,375 Nomads were sold for the 1955, 1956, and 1957 model years. It was probably a combination… more»
Station Wagons
Jun 17, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Final Edition: 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
I have long lamented the demise of the domestic Station Wagon. However, with buyers focusing on Vans and SUVs, it simply didn’t make economic sense for manufacturers to develop and produce what quickly became a niche vehicle. This 1990… more»
Jun 14, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Paddy Wagon Project: 1949 Dodge Power Wagon
“Paddy wagons” have been used for ages by police to transport groups of prisoners. They were especially visible in the 1930s during Prohibition when the cops were conducting raids on establishments selling illegal hooch. The suspects would be rounded… more»
Jun 14, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Rare 4-Door Safari! 1957 Pontiac Star Chief
Everyone remembers the Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad, the “sport wagon” in production from 1955 to 1957. And some will recall that Pontiac offered a similar product called the Star Chief Custom Safari. But who remembers that Pontiac also sold… more»
Jun 14, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Porsche Powered: VW/Porsche T3 B32 Caravelle
We talk about the concept of “factory hot rods” every now and again, such as with this recent Ford Taurus SHO entry. One of the ways the waters tend to get muddied is when a vehicle is modified so… more»
Jun 13, 2024 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Patinamod? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The Chevy Nomad was a Sport Wagon built between 1955 and 1957. It carried Bel Air trim and shared little key sheet metal with other 2-door wagons from the doors back. It was based on a 1954 Corvette show… more»
Jun 10, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Vanning Roots: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
The Pinto was Ford’s answer to the fuel-efficient and affordable imports that were taking the American automotive market by storm. It was built to be lightweight and cheap. Engine options included a couple of four-bangers and a V6. Manual… more»
Jun 7, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
No Reserve: Rare 1958 Studebaker Commander Provincial
We see plenty of classic station Wagons crossing our desks at Barn Finds, but this is only the third Studebaker Provincial to grace our site. This is understandable because the company only produced 2,412 of these beauties in 1958…. more»
Jun 7, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
41k Original Miles: 1960 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon
We’ve recently seen a few nice seven-seat Station Wagons at Barn Finds, and this 1960 Pontiac Catalina Safari continues that theme. The seller admits it isn’t perfect, but it is a dry-climate survivor that has avoided the rust problems… more»
Jun 7, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Muscle Wagon: 1966 Chrysler Town & Country 440
Classic Station Wagons often force owners to compromise between practicality and performance. However, this 1966 Chrysler Town and Country is an uncompromising Muscle Wagon. Its original 440ci V8 provides plenty of power for the driver, while the third-row seating… more»
Jun 7, 2024 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Game Table Equipped: 1993 Volkswagen EuroVan
The Volkswagen Eurovan is one of the hidden heroes on the enthusiast car circuit, and I say that as a former owner of a 2003 model. When minivans went from being seen as incredibly useful to incredibly lame, the… more»
Jun 5, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Price Dropped! 1977 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Wagon
UPDATE 06/06/2024: Some sellers are more motivated than others when the time comes to part with their classic. Around a month has passed since we last saw this 1977 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Wagon, and the price has dropped dramatically…. more»
Jun 5, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Euro Wagon: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 280TE
Regarding European-market wagons, the Mercedes-Benz W123 is perhaps the best-recognized model line. There’s good reason for this, as their dependability is through the roof (for a European brand, at least), and it’s still a handsome design even today. That… more»
Jun 4, 2024 • Auctions • 86 Comments
BF Auction: 1969 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Wagon
UPDATE – The seller has asked us to auction this Cadillac Wagon again but with a lower reserve! Be sure to take another look and bid below. There was a time when buying a Cadillac meant you were moving… more»
Jun 4, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Island Wagon: 1967 Citroen ID21F Break
Over the years, I’ve found one of the best places to go classic car hunting is an island community. It doesn’t matter which island, just a place where it’s difficult to get old cars out of the community and… more»
Jun 4, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Special Order Paint: 1987 Volvo 240 Wagon
Ah, yes – the classic Volvo 240 station wagon. It’s impressive how many iconic long-roof models came out of the 1980s, both foreign and domestic. The GM variants are obviously well-loved on these pages, from the Roadmaster to the… more»
