Ah, the Edsel. The car that the Ford Motor Company wished had never existed. I can’t help but feel a little sorry for former Ford CEO, Henry Ford II. I mean, how would you like having your father’s first… more»
Station Wagons
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Barn Find: 1966 Fiat 1100-D Station Wagon
About as close to an Italian “wagon” as most of us are likely to see on the road today would be an SUV: a used Maserati Levante or an Alfa Romeo Stelvio or Tonale, which are often much cheaper… more»
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Original Interior: Well-Preserved 1965 Oldsmobile Vista-Cruiser Wagon
By the mid-1960’s, the station wagon had gone mainstream and was well on its way of becoming America’s iconic symbol of sprawling suburbia. It was the most practical and comfortable way to haul kids, lawn and garden supplies, Little… more»
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Three Row Wagon: 1986 Ford Crown Victoria
The introduction of the Chrysler minivan created a hot new segment in the automotive industry in 1984, and one that would cut into consumer demand for the tried-and-true station wagon. However, even with fresh competition on the market, wagons… more»
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Needs a New Owner: 1979 Ford Fairmont Squire
Ford’s Fox platform: How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Well, there’s the Mustang, everyone knows that; there’s the Granada, ok that’s forgettable; the Mercury Cougar, a sentimental favorite because I learned to drive in a… more»
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No Reserve: 1985 AMC Eagle 4×4 Wagon
The AMC Eagle 4×4 Wagon was a groundbreaking vehicle that deserved greater success than it achieved. Its all-wheel-drive system offered excellent traction on loose surfaces, and the Wagon could comfortably seat a family of five. This 1985 example is… more»
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Ex-School Bus: 1960 International Travelall B-120
Who knew that rural Kansas had such cool school buses?! Or, at least they did 65 years ago. Looking like a fantastic project 4×4, this 1960 International Travelall V-120 4×4 is a former rural Kansas school bus, and it… more»
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Modernized Wagon: 1956 Chevrolet 210
Chevrolet redesigned its cars in 1955 and had an instant hit on its hands. Besides buyer-approved styling, Chevy brought back the V8 engine for the first time since 1918. Nearly five million units left the factory in three years,… more»
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4-Speed! 1964 Pontiac Catalina Safari
Talk about an unusual find, a full-size 1964 Pontiac Catalina Safari station wagon with a factory-installed, four-speed manual transmission! Yeah, it was possible, though I can’t imagine many opted for such an unusual arrangement. The seller claims Pontiac Historical… more»
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Seldom Seen Today: 1965 Dodge Dart Wagon
The last time that we covered a 1965 Dodge Dart station wagon on BF was seven and a half years ago. I recognize the interest and collectibility of old wagons, but this is one that definitely does not come… more»
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Woodie With An Accent: 1962 Austin Countryman
Usually, when the subject of a “woodie” comes up, one thinks about the great, genuine wood-paneled station wagons from such marques as Ford, Buick, Chrysler, and others. Well, the British got in on the act too, and stayed with… more»
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Same Family Since New: 1956 Ford Country Sedan
Between 1952 and 1974, the Country Sedan was akin to the Ford Country Squire but without the side wood paneling and some of the creature comforts. It was more popular than the Squire, selling 85,000 copies in 1956 vs…. more»
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One of Few: 1974 Fiat 130 Familiare
Gianni Agnelli inherited management of Fabbrica Italiana di Automobili Torino, which we know as Fiat, in 1963 when he was in his mid-forties. Fiat had been founded by a consortium including Gianni’s grandfather Giovanni in 1899, producing its first… more»
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Italian Wagon: 1952 Fiat 500C Giardiniera Belvedere
Fiat’s Topolino was a minor miracle for a country recovering from WWII. Continuing in production after the war from its launch in the mid 1930s, the family-friendly “little mouse” gave its buyers weather protection above and beyond a scooter… more»
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1985 Toyota Tercel SR5 4WD 6-Speed Wagon
Fans of 1980s vehicles with heavy graphic packages unite, this is one throwback ride! I can faintly hear Tears for Fears on the stereo as I check out this 1985 Toyota Tercel SR5 AWD Wagon. This wayback machine is… more»
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Under the Sea Find: 1940 Ford Super Deluxe
A story making the rounds this week has to do with exploration of one of our nation’s most significant shipwrecks, that of the U.S.S. Yorktown. The investigation of sunken ships has been a fascinating aspect of American culture in… more»
