The town and surrounding county of Orange, Virginia, home of James Madison’s Montpelier estate, is a bit off the beaten path—a ways north of Charlottesville, and considerably further southwest of Washington, DC—but should you ever find yourself there, I… more»
Station Wagons
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62,854 Miles? 1957 Studebaker Broadmoor
Those of you who love mint condition survivors, go on to the next post. Those of you who appreciate a worn but not worn-out car, read on! This 1957 Studebaker Broadmoor is for sale here on eBay with a… more»
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Pre-Brick Project: 1963 Volvo P120 Duett
If you grew up with Volvos, you’ll remember their aversion to curves in the bodywork, especially those cars from 1970 through the early 2000s. The straight lines and square corners earned them both the “Brick” nickname and a loyal… more»
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Sans Woodgrain: 1972 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan
Many station wagon enthusiasts may not know the difference between the Country Sedan and it’s sibling, the Country Squire… the wood paneling. Some like it, some don’t and for those who don’t this might be what their looking for…. more»
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LUV = Luxury Utility Vehicle: 1979 Buick Estate Wagon
A lot of people didn’t, and still don’t like the term station wagon. Even though there are a few modern station wagons out there, that is rarely what they are called by the manufacturers because of possibly negative connotation…. more»
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Cheap ‘Cruiser: 1968 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
Highly recognizable, and an iconic American family cruiser and road trip machine, the Vista Cruiser was the ultimate family hauler. Featuring awesome muscular Cutlass looks that appealed to the dads of the era, with all the storage and views… more»
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Big Is Beautiful: 1971 Pontiac Bonneville Station Wagon
Sometimes you will look at an ad and it will raise more questions than it answers. The ad for this vehicle lists it as a “1971 Pontiac Other”. After a quick check via Hagerty, this appears to be a… more»
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Loaded With Patina: 1964 Ford Galaxie Wagon
If you aren’t familiar with the Hot Rod Power Tour you should be. Basically folks drive hot rods together and go to interesting places for car people. This 1964 Galaxie wagon would be right at home on the tour,… more»
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This Is No Saab Story: 1967 Saab 95
While its first ancestor was the Saab 93 sedan, the 95 owes its legacy and good looks to the Saab 96. A two-door wagon that holds seven people is quite a feat, yet the 95 can do it in… more»
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Wood As New: 1988 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Station wagons have certainly gotten some attention in the last few years. Here’s an attention getter, a 1988 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser in great condition that’s for sale here on eBay and is located in New Holland, Pennsylvania. Its great… more»
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Last Generation: 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
The very thought of a full size station wagon causes the thought of family vacations, cargo space, and Wally World to come to mind. General Motors longest lasting platform, the B-Body saw many changes in its 70 year time… more»
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Das Seltene Auto: 1986 Volkswagen Quantum
Once a staple in suburban driveways, the station wagon was king long before minivans came along. SUV’s took over the show though and wagons are becoming quite a rare sight. German automakers still believe in the station wagon and… more»
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Canadian 1969 Ford Mustang — Station Wagon???
CanuckCarGuy, one of our many Canadian readers, was kind enough to send in a link to this unusual creation. No, Ford never offered factory Mustang wagons (shooting brakes?) but many, many folks have converted standard Mustangs to wagon form…. more»
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396-3 Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
Clean as a whistle, with low miles, and an awesome drive-train, this 1967 Caprice wagon is a very attractive survivor with great looks and even wood applique to complete the wagon package. Having spent its life with one family,… more»
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Power Wagon! 440 cid 1967 Dodge Coronet
This 1967 Dodge Coronet wagon in West Fargo, North Dakota likely began life with the new-for-1967 “LA” V8 displacing 318 cubic inches. Today its motivation comes from a warmed-over 440 cid V8, transforming it into a straight-line beast that… more»
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Barn-Find Family Hauler! 1971 Buick Wagon
At 227 inches, the 1971 Buick Estate Wagon would win a length-off vs. a 2018 Chevrolet Suburban by three inches! This particular specimen in Afton, Wyoming still shows its barn dust, and seeks a new owner with an auction… more»
