The merger of Studebaker and Packard in 1954 came with a lot of fanfare and hope. It was supposed to be the partnership that enabled both brands to survive and thrive. And – yet – the Packard nameplate would… more»
Station Wagons
519 Horsepower: 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout
They say that all is fair in love and war. Well, the same adage could be used in the world of street racing. While we here at Barn Finds do not, under any circumstances, advocate going out and laying… more»
Seven-Seater: 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park
Domestic manufacturers ceased Station Wagon production years ago, citing a lack of interest from potential buyers and plummeting sales volumes. However, that was good news for current owners because those vehicles suddenly gained traction in the classic market. Not… more»
Rebuilt 350 V8: 1969 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate
On two occasions (1959-60 and 1969-72), Chevrolet elected to brand its full-size station wagons separate from sedans and hardtops. Kingswood was the equivalent of the Impala, and the Kingswood Estate was equal to a Caprice. This 1969 Kingswood Estate… more»
Update: 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT Kammback
UPDATE – This 1974 Chevrolet Vega GT Kammback is for sale again a little over a year since it was featured here on Barn Finds, with quite a bump in the asking price. It can be found here on… more»
So-Cal Original Woody Wagon: 1948 Plymouth Station Wagon
You learn a lot writing for Barn Finds. After typing out over 800 write-ups, one of the more common themes is that cars from Southern California are, for the most part, well-preserved. You can almost count on a car… more»
Only 43k Miles! 1983 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Wagon
During the 1970s and 1980s, the Custom Cruiser was the station wagon equivalent of a cross between the Delta 88 and Olds 98 in terms of trim. This 1983 edition would be on par with the full-size Chevy Caprice… more»
Donated Estate Wagon: 1989 Buick Electra Estate
Ah, another donated vehicle special! This is one of my favorite accounts on eBay, which features a wide variety of junkers, classics, and everything in between that California residents kick over to the donation pile. What you see here… more»
Longroof Runner: 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Ah, the familiar B-body station wagon: a series of automobiles that is uniquely American in its design and firmly entrenched in a culture that once associated the station wagon with a rite of passage in starting a family. Nowadays,… more»
Put An LS In It! 1983 Buick Regal Wagon
As I’m sure you all know, old or older station wagons have really gained in popularity over the last ten years or so. I’m sure there are many reasons such as their virtual disappearance from the domestic auto scene,… more»
Plain Wrapper: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
In 1977, Ford Pinto wagon buyers had three choices for what a Ford brochure calls the “World’s best-selling wagon”: the regular Pinto Wagon, the fancy Pinto Squire Wagon with woodgrain body panels and other “luxury” features, and the new… more»