No period of car design is more evocative of the time it was created in than cars from the early to mid-70s. Huge swooping cars with panels larger than a shed roof, these cars were Detroit’s last big swing… more»
Station Wagons
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25 Years Owned: 1995 Buick Century Wagon
Ah, grandma’s wagon: the classic kiddo hauler, complete with wood trim, is quite familiar to those of us of a certain age. The 5th generation Buick Century was a big seller for GM despite hanging around for quite some… more»
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V6 Transplant: 1977 Chevrolet Vega GT Wagon
When the Vega entered the marketplace as a fresh 1971 model, consumer demands were changing in the auto world, and the timing was excellent for the addition of an all-around economical offering to the Chevrolet lineup. More than 277,000… more»
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Eight Seater? 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser S
The difference one letter makes is apparent here on this woodgrain-less 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser S. The SL was a step up, at least as far as stick-on woodgrain goes, but it’s hard to argue with the crisp, clean… more»
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Top Trim: 1962 Plymouth Valiant V200 Wagon
It’s a shame that Plymouth didn’t offer the 1962 Valiant wagon in the Signet trim level, which was the top level for two-door hardtops. They had a unique black grille with a centered, round V badge. This 1962 Plymouth… more»
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Field Find: 1965 Ford Country Squire
This one looks more like a High Plains Squatter than a High Plains Drifter. The seller believes that this 1965 Ford Country Squire has been off the road since ’76, and though it’s located in Castle Rock, Colorado, it… more»
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Rare 409-Powered Wagon: 1965 Chevrolet Impala
This 1965 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon is an exceptionally rare find, being one of just 82 built with the 409-cubic-inch, 340-horsepower V8—the final year Chevrolet offered the legendary 409. Even more impressive, this unrestored survivor remains numbers-matching, heavily documented,… more»
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Not Quite a Prince: 1964 Plymouth Valiant Wagon
Taming the excess of Virgil Exner’s original Valiant design took about four years, the effect of that “taming” amounting to lower-profile wedges, swales, rolls, and protrusions. They’re still there – just in subdued form. Despite its economy niche, the… more»
Parked in 1993: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
Volvo established its reputation by producing vehicles with robust mechanical components and a strong focus on safety. However, the company let its hair down in 1961 when it released the sporty P1800. Several updates later, the 1800ES hit the… more»
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Field Find: 1954 Chevrolet One-Fifty Handyman
It’s important to be able to laugh at yourself, even if it’s only to keep from crying. The seller of this 1954 Chevrolet One-Fifty Handyman station wagon says that he “had the engine running until [he] rebuilt the carburetor… more»
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$5,000 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon LT1
Wagonnnnnnnnsssss Hoooooo! Sorry for yelling, and not many may remember the old TV show, Wagon Train, now that I think about it. I always think about a big station wagon like this 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon when I… more»
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2nd Owner Project: 1977 Pontiac Astre Wagon
Needing a subcompact car to compete in that market, Pontiac introduced the Astre in the U.S. in 1975. It had already been sold in Canada since 1973. The good news/bad news for the Astre was that it was a… more»
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1964 Rambler Classic 770 Cross Country 287 V8
I wonder how many times any of us have said, “Wow, what a beautiful Rambler Classic wagon!” I’ve thought it and must have said it over the years as I’m a big fan of any AMC products. This 1964… more»
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Workhorse Minivan: 1997 Ford Aerostar
A few years ago, there were a multitude of minivan models that roamed suburbia, doing an admiral job of providing an incredible amount of utility in packages that were largely efficient to run. Of course, we all know what… more»
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Amazing Barn Find: 1976 Chevrolet Vega Estate
This is an incredible transformation! It’s hard to believe this dusty barn find Vega turned out to look like this with some elbow grease. This 1976 Chevrolet Vega Estate Wagon sat in a barn for 36 years and is… more»
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1967 Checker Marathon Wagon Plus Parts!
Checker Motor Company is known for its taxi cab business, but about 10% of its production was devoted to consumer vehicles. This endeavor was prompted by an antitrust suit in New York City that opened the taxi market to… more»
