Station Wagons

Limited Production! 1957 Pontiac Safari Transcontinental

Anyone who’s a fan of 1950s automobiles will remember the Chevrolet Nomad, the 2-door “sport wagon” decked out in Bel Air trim. But they sometimes forget the Nomad’s GM cousin, the Pontiac Safari which sported Star Chief appointments. Unlike… more»

Pair of 1984 AMC Eagles

American Motors was always out to create new products on a shoestring budget (because they had to). A case in point is the AMC Eagle which was based on the compact Concord, borrowing 4-wheel-drive infrastructure from Jeep which became… more»

Woodie Wagon! 1964 Ford Country Squire

For more than 40 years, the Country Squire was the full-size Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon. Initially a wood-bodied (aka “Woodie”), the Squires were based on the Galaxie 500 in the early 1960s and the LTD after that. This 1964… more»

413 Under The Hood: 1962 Chrysler Newport

Yes, I’ve recently been on a station wagon bender. First, there was this 1953 Chevy, then a 1995 Mercedes, following, with a surprising amount of coverage, was this 1991 Buick Century, and today, for your reading enjoyment, I have… more»

Corvette Powered: 1953 Willys Wagon Monster Truck

If your aim in life is to slip behind the wheel of a cool but subtle classic, this 1953 Willys Wagon probably wouldn’t be your first choice. The seller has invested a significant sum to transform it from a… more»

25 Examples Left? 1955 Chrysler New Yorker

In today’s marketplace, a luxury SUV is seen by many to be the ultimate expression of wealth. The Escalade, Suburban, and Land Cruiser are all vehicles that will cost north of $100,000 to buy if you choose to purchase… more»

Two-Fer: 1941 Ford Super Deluxe Wagon With 1953 Fleetcraft Runabout

Fancy a boat with that wagon? Here on eBay is a 1941 Ford Super Deluxe wagon with its sidekick, a 1953 Fleetcraft runabout, looking for a new home. Neither has been fully restored, though the wagon was repainted in… more»

Long List of New Parts: 1976 Ford Pinto Wagon

Ford’s first U.S.-built subcompact was the Pinto, introduced in 1971. It had a 10-year production run which resulted in nearly 3.2 million units sold. The station wagon was a popular model, comprising nearly one-third of the car’s total sales… more»

Century Survivor: 1991 Buick Custom Wagon

Them station wagons are a rollin’, and continuing in that vein, I have another one for you, a real not-so-barn-indy example in the form of a 1991 Buick Century. This is definitely not the type of car we usually… more»

Low-Mile 1995 Mercedes E320 Wagon

I’m on a bit of a station wagon bender. Yesterday it was this 1953 Chevy, today I  have a 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 for your review and I’ll have another subject, either later today or tomorrow, one that some might… more»

Project or Parts? 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Roller

With no evidence that local manufacturers plan to reintroduce Station Wagons to their product range, buyers are faced with several choices. They can opt for an SUV, purchase an import, or search the market for a secondhand alternative. That… more»

V8 Candidate? 1953 Chevrolet Station Wagon

Pre-mid-fifties Chevrolet station wagons don’t make the review cut often, but here’s one where the owner had, at one time, some sporting intentions for its future. It’s a 1953 edition and appears to be a One Fifty-trim line, a… more»

Rock-Solid Project: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad

Chevrolet introduced the Nomad Wagon in 1955, and the new offering was among the most expensive in the company’s model range. The cost resulted in relatively low sales volumes, and pristine examples now command eye-watering prices. This 1955 Nomad… more»

Luxury Longroof: 1977 Mercury Colony Park

“This 1978 Marquis combines the high degree of luxury you expect from a Mercury with the practicality and space of a full-sized wagon.” So says a 1978 Mercury Marquis brochure showing its models, including the ultra-luxury Marquis Colony Park… more»

See the Sights: 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

The station wagon was killed by the minivan – true or false? Like so many things in life, it’s a gray area. The advent of the minivan most certainly defeated many a wagon sale. But the real answer derives… more»

Ready to Rumble V8! 1980 Ford Pinto Squire

Ford’s first U.S.-built entry into the subcompact market in the 1970s was the Pinto. It had a 10-year run and saw more than three million copies produced. Though it got a bad rap for gas tank issues (boom!), Ford… more»

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