In my neighborhood, there’s a gentleman who owns every brand of the classic estate wagon: Buick, Oldsmobile, Chevrolet. What he doesn’t have, however, is his own pace car variant modeled after the 1976 Buick Century Free Spirit Indianapolis 500… more»
Station Wagons
Sep 22, 2018 • Uncategorized • 10 Comments
Assembly Required: 1940 Ford Sedan Delivery
I’m a fool for patina and old advertising. This 1940 Ford Sedan Delivery is oozing with both and I think I’m in love. Said to have spent its life in New Mexico, you can find it here on eBay… more»
Sep 21, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Seller Has The Right to Remain Silent: 1974 Pontiac Catalina Safari
The seller might have the right to remain silent when selling a used car, but it’s generally not a good idea. The seller of this 1974 Pontiac Catalina Safari for sale here on eBay in Hallandale Beach, Florida is… more»
Sep 20, 2018 • Uncategorized • 14 Comments
Blue Plate Classic: 1977 AMC Hornet Sportabout
The 1970s and AMC go together for me like no other decade and car combo. This classic 1970s car, a 1977 AMC Hornet Sportabout, is on Craigslist in Atascadero, California with an asking price of $2,000. Thanks to Pat L…. more»
Sep 19, 2018 • Uncategorized • 6 Comments
Dragin’ Wagon! 1957 Chevrolet Racer
This wagon is said to be a genuine retired drag racer. The 1957 Chevrolet can be found for sale here on Craigslist with an asking price of $12,000. While there isn’t a lot of information in the ad, we can piece… more»
Sep 16, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Carol Brady Cruiser: 1973 Plymouth Satellite Wagon
Those looking to channel their inner Carol Brady could do worse than this green 1973 Plymouth Satellite Wagon, located in Lompoc, California (north of Santa Barbara) and for sale here on Craigslist with an asking price of $4,800.
Sep 15, 2018 • For Sale • 27 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1968 Plymouth Fury Sport Wagon
There’s something cool about a big American station wagon, especially ones with a bit of a sportiness to it. This Plymouth Fury is a Sport Suburban 6 passenger Station Wagon, which means it’s packing a 440 Super Commando V8,… more»
Sep 12, 2018 • Uncategorized • 51 Comments
LS Power! 1946 Ford Woody Wagon
Full disclosure: I’m an unapologetic purist and cringe a little when I see Chevrolet power in a Ford vehicle. Having said that, this woody may have changed my mind (at least a little bit). Admittedly, the LS series of… more»
Sep 10, 2018 • Uncategorized • 18 Comments
Take Flight: Five AMC Eagles for $3500
Did you know that a group of eagles is called a convocation? Neither did I; hey, we learned something today! Here’s a convocation of Eagles of the vehicular variety—the four-wheel drive AMC variety, to be precise—the four wagons seen above… more»
Sep 8, 2018 • Uncategorized • 21 Comments
Mystery Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Hearse?
This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is described as an “Estate” and the conversion was supposedly done the year the car was built. An internet search for hearses of this year shows a few examples including this one. While this car… more»
Sep 8, 2018 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
Cali Barn Find: 1970 Chevrolet Kingswood 350
After an undetermined amount of time in a California barn, this ’70 Chevy Kingswood wagon is up for sale and looks quite promising. Completely original including barn dust, paw prints, and bird droppings, this wagon looks like it would… more»
Sep 7, 2018 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
What? Why? Chopped 1966 Toyota Land Cruiser
If you’ve been waiting for a chopped top vintage 4×4, now is your chance to own this beauty! This 1966 Toyota Land Cruiser can be found here on eBay with zero bids at the time of this writing. Located in… more»
Sep 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 31 Comments
Pre-Passat: 1973 Volkswagen 412 Wagon
Here’s a nearly forgotten link in Volkswagen’s transition from its air-cooled halcyon days to its mainstream modern form: the Type 4. The Type 4—otherwise known as the 411 in 1971 and 1972 and the 412 in ’73 and ’74—remained… more»
Sep 2, 2018 • Uncategorized • 17 Comments
Breathtaking Survivor: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon
If you have been dreaming of finding a 210 wagon survivor then this is your chance as this wagon is in fabulous original condition and is ready to drive. Having spent all of its life with its original owner,… more»
Sep 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
Rare AMG Wagon! 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 TE
This 1991 Mercedes-Benz AMG wagon is a sharp looking car! It is supposedly a pre-merger car which is apparently extremely rare. It can be found here on eBay with a current bid of $15,600. The ad has over 200… more»
Aug 27, 2018 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Cool Old Wagon: 1983 Mercury Colony Park
Sometimes I think that my childhood was deprived. We only had two station wagons while I was growing up. Of course, if I had either of them now, they might be worth something. When I was very young, my… more»
