Station Wagons

Junkyard Find?! 1956 Packard Caribbean

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»

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»

Future Ghostbusters Tribute? 1959 Cadillac-Superior Hearse

With roots dating back to the early part of the 20th Century, Superior Coach Corp. was a major player in the ambulance/hearse conversion business. That includes this 1959 hearse which was based on a Cadillac commercial chassis. Hearses turn… 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»

Dean Martin’s Custom Ride! 1969 Cadillac Eldorado Sport Wagon

My mother was a huge fan of entertainer Dean Martin – and I suppose I am, too. But I didn’t know he was a car guy (though perhaps not to the extent of Jay Leno). He owned all sorts… 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»

Restomod Project: 1952 Pontiac Hearse by Barnette

Guy Barnette & Co. out of Memphis, Tennessee built ambulances and hearses from the late 1940s through the mid-1950s. Chevrolet and Pontiac sedan deliveries were typically what their conversions were based upon. This 1952 Pontiac is one of those… more»

Last of the Big Wagons: 1995 Buick Roadmaster Estate

General Motors took another crack at large, rear-wheel drive cars in the 1990s. That included the Buick Roadmaster from 1991 to 1996. They resurrected the nameplate after a 33-year hiatus and applied it to full-size 4-door sedans and 6… more»

Tin Woodie Roller: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Wagon

Back in the day, station wagon bodies were made of a combination of wood and metal. While the wood-bodied wagons were cool to look at, they became increasingly expensive to build and maintain. So, they began to die off… 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»

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