Maybe it’s just because my weekend included a beat-the-heat trip to the movies to see the unsettling social media satire Ingrid Goes West, but something about the filter-perfect photos in the ad for this ’65 Dodge Dart 270 wagon is… more»
Station Wagons
Sep 3, 2017 • For Sale • 53 Comments
Family Cruiser: 1958 Chevrolet Nomad
Are you a fan of wagons from the 50’s and 60’s? I sure am. Although I didn’t grow up riding in the back of one on family vacations, I do appreciate the nostalgia that they bring. This particular car… more»
Sep 1, 2017 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Wood-free Woodie! 1948 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon
Time to acknowledge the elephant that is not in the room. To paraphrase Monty Python’s “Cheese Shop” sketch, this originally wood-bodied 1948 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon is “certainly uncontaminated by wood.” Offered here on eBay, and located in Marana, Arizona,… more»
Sep 1, 2017 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Barn Find 1951 Willys 4×4 Wagon
Said to have been a real Colorado barn find, this 1951 Willys Wagon will make a great 4×4 for someone. For sale here on craigslist in Denver, for an asking price of $4,560, it appears to have the bones… more»
Aug 31, 2017 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Orphan Hauler: 1959 Mercury Commuter
After serving as a child hauler for an orphanage, this poor old Mercury Commuter (named Jenny), was parked in 1979 not to be touched again until 2015 at the time of the original owners passing. Saved from a garage… more»
Aug 30, 2017 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Family Fury: Low-Mileage 1978 Plymouth Station Wagon
This may not be what comes to mind when you hear the term “’70s MoPar” but it certainly is representative of the end of the era! For some people, cars like this are nothing but demolition derby fodder. For… more»
Aug 29, 2017 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Factory Big Block: 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna
Although the 70’s brought about several styling changes, some cars were equally as attractive as their previous models. For instance, this 1973 Chevelle Laguna wagon is a real beauty with its short urethane front end, and simplistic body lines… more»
Aug 27, 2017 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Teutonic Sports Wagon: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Lakewood
While out on a walk one day up on the outskirts of Lock Haven University, I spotted an old car sitting in a driveway underneath a tarp. As I approached the car, I discovered that it was a Corvair;… more»
Aug 24, 2017 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Black Battle Wagon: 1962 Chrysler New Yorker Wagon
Way back in the sixties, station wagons became popular with domesticated Americans. As Americans, we feel the need to have a vehicle capable of hauling a platoon of children, tons of groceries, and a few sheets of plywood all… more»
Aug 23, 2017 • For Sale • 47 Comments
Manual Equipped G-Body: 1980 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon
After deciding that my brother’s 1979 El Camino was too rusty to save, my dad and brother set out to find a replacement car to build up as a hot rod. While perusing through local junkyards in upper Bucks… more»
Aug 22, 2017 • For Sale • 12 Comments
High Strung Family Mover: 1970 Chevrolet Brookwood
With a clean and sorted muscular look, not all is apparent with this Brookwood wagon. At one point or another this wagon has become someone’s restomod of sorts as there is boost on the ready under the hood. Very… more»
Aug 22, 2017 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Coolest Wagon Ever? 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
In the days when wagons were the ultimate family utility vehicle, every kid knew the “Vista Cruiser” was the coolest. This 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser seeks a new owner here on craigslist in San Francisco, California with an asking price of… more»
Aug 18, 2017 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Family Truckster: 1977 Chrysler Town and Country
This 5,200 pound beast represents the era of “they don’t build them like that anymore,” or does it? This 1977 Chrysler Town & Country hits the scales 100 lbs. lighter than a modern Chevrolet Tahoe, seats two more people (9… more»
Aug 18, 2017 • For Sale • 12 Comments
In Sync: 1986 Volkswagen Quantum Syncro
Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a fan of unusual options and configurations on vehicles. There are a few Holy Grail things that I like to have, not necessarily in any particular order and not necessarily having them… more»
Aug 18, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
1971 Chevrolet Corvette Sportwagon
Station wagon conversions on vintage American cars are not unheard of, but they aren’t always easy to come by. Thanks to reader John B. for sending this one in! I have seen a ’65 Mustang wagon in person, and… more»
Aug 16, 2017 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Hurst Hauler: 1966 Pontiac Bonneville Station Wagon
In terms of 1960s and 1970s American car culture, it seems that muscle cars and Hurst go hand-in-hand pretty well. Famous for its shifters and other high-performance parts, Hurst worked very closely with the Big Three of Detroit (GM,… more»
