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»
Station Wagons
Aug 26, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Last of the Breed: 1991 Ford Country Squire LX Wagon
As a car enthusiast, I sometimes find some sadness can set in. That’s the time when a long established model that you may have owned or just would have liked to have owned, is discontinued. One of those is the… more»
Aug 24, 2018 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
Saved From A Madman: 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Safari
After a “Deranged Chevy Guy” got a hold of this rare Pontiac Safari, the current seller appears to have saved this car from a terrible fate. Considered to be 99% complete, this sleek two door wagon is a great… more»
Aug 22, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Parts Cruiser? 1965 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
“Were you born in a barn?” How many times did we hear that growing up when we left the door open? It almost looks like this 1965 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser was born in this open-door barn in Polson, Montana… more»
Aug 20, 2018 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
$1350 Special! 1968 Buick Skylark Sport Wagon
Need a new nine-passenger SUV? Hopefully you like these four choices because, unless you want a full-sized van, GM and Ford make the only nine-passenger options. It would take a considerable investment to make this 1968 Buick Skylark Sport… more»
Aug 13, 2018 • Uncategorized • 25 Comments
Fins For The Family: 1960 Plymouth Station Wagon
1960 brought some big changes to Plymouth. It was the first year for the unibody platform, and the bulletproof slant 6 also began its 27-year run in ’60. What didn’t change were heroically-sized fins and Virgil Exner’s increasingly “unique”… more»
Aug 12, 2018 • Uncategorized • 15 Comments
Meet Woodrow: 1951 Ford Woodie Wagon
This car represents the end of an era. The 1951 model year would be the last for Ford station wagons with real wood on the sides. Earlier station wagon bodies were almost all wood from the cowl back. By… more»
Aug 10, 2018 • Uncategorized • 40 Comments
Stored Since 1990: 1961 Rambler American Wagon
I can’t get enough of these second-generation Rambler Americans, they’re so quirky and gangly and.. hey wait, I just described myself. This 1961 Rambler American wagon is listed on eBay Pueblo, Colorado and there is no reserve. The current bid… more»
Aug 10, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Long Roof Survivor: 1993 Mercury Tracer Wagon
Mercury Tracer. Forgot about that one, did you? It was indeed an offering from the “better-than-Ford-but-not-quite-a-Lincoln” brand and a low mileage 1993 Mercury Tracer station wagon survivor is for sale on eBay in Canton, Georgia to help you remember… more»
Aug 6, 2018 • Uncategorized • 17 Comments
V8 Wagons Rule: 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout
I have just gotten home from buying a new-to-me, V8-powered project wagon, and after just an hour and a half or so of seat time, I can tell you, I highly recommend the experience. In a reasonably sized, practical… more»
Aug 5, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Survivor Surfer: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon
Talk about a great family car for summer cruising! This 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon is said to be a mostly original survivor and looks like a ton of fun. Thanks to Barn Finds reader bw for the tip on… more»
Aug 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
Japanese Family Hauler: 1980 Toyota Cressida Wagon
By the standards of the early ’80s, the Cressida was considered to be a more luxurious alternative to the drab domestic wagons of its day. Reviews from the era praised the stylish interior, surprising performance (for a family hauler… more»
Aug 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
$950 Special! 1963 Bonneville Safari Wagon w/ 389
Down but not Out, this 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Safari Six-Passenger wagon walks the fine line between project and parts car. This low-budget builder resides in Great Bend, Kansas and seeks a visionary new owner here on eBay. Listed as… more»
Jul 31, 2018 • Uncategorized • 11 Comments
From Across The Pond: 1967 Ford Cortina Estate
When I stumbled upon this car, I thought someone has a Cortina sized hole in their life, and hopefully, this can help them fill it. The Cortina was imported to the US from 1964 until 1970, except for the… more»
Jul 30, 2018 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
Perfect Poncho: 1977 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon
Sometimes a car comes along that you never knew you could possibly have any interest in at all, but after seeing the photos and hearing the story, and seeing the incredible condition of it, you can’t get it out… more»
Jul 29, 2018 • Uncategorized • 18 Comments
Give Me A Break: 1975 Citroën Ami 8 Break
I never thought that I’d own a French car but I do. They’re an acquired taste for sure, at least for those of us who weren’t born and raised in France. This 1975 Citroën Ami 8 Break is a car… more»
