In 1955-57, the Pontiac Chieftain used the same platform as the “Tri-Five” Chevies, though the sales numbers were less. In 1957, the Super Chief was introduced as a top trim level on the Chieftain, making it roughly equal to… more»
Station Wagons
Nov 10, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Resto Bill Out of Sight: 1989 Pontiac Safari
From 1955 to 1989, Pontiac produced and sold a line of station wagons called the Safari. One of the last of these, a 1989, has turned up in a tip thanks to PRA4SNW. It’s currently in Las Vegas, and… more»
Nov 10, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Two Doors and a V8: 1955 Ford Ranch Wagon
In production from 1952 to 1974, the Ranch Wagon was usually Ford’s entry-level, full-size station wagon. But in 1955 it was also available in Custom trim, putting it closer to the Country Sedan and Country Squire in terms of… more»
Nov 10, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve Wagon: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300TD
The W123-chassis Mercedes-Benz is a cult classic, but things kick up a notch when you find one in wagon form. Now, finding one isn’t particularly hard given how long-lived these things are, but a clean example that’s been maintained… more»
Nov 9, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
1990 Mercury Grand Marquis GS Colony Park
In 1957, when gas was $0.28 a gallon, and until it was $1.14 a gallon in 1991, Ford’s upscale Mercury division offered its customers a very nice, often simulated woodgrain-sided, station wagon called the Colony Park. This eight-seat 1990… more»
Nov 9, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Mopar Sleeper: 1968 Dodge Coronet 440 Wagon
Dodge fans celebrated when the Coronet was resurrected in 1965. The nameplate had flirted with muscle car status since the mid-1950s when Dodge shattered records at the Bonneville Salt Flats and racked up wins with Lee Petty in NASCAR…. more»
Nov 7, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Room for Nine! 1966 Pontiac Catalina
Before SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles) dominated the automotive landscape, station wagons were all the rage. Big ones, small ones, luxurious ones, spartan ones – they all sold well until not that many years ago. Like this 1966 Pontiac Catalina… more»
Nov 5, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
It’s a Hemi! 1979 Jeep Wagoneer
This 1979 Jeep Wagoneer has left most of its 1970s technology in the rearview mirror. That’s because its body and interior have been grafted onto a 2006 Dodge Durango chassis – with four-wheel-drive. That means it’s also Hemi-powered and… more»
Nov 5, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Termite Proof: 1954 Mercury Monterey “Woodie”
Station wagons with real wood bodies became somewhat popular in the 1930s, but interest died off in the early 1950s as they were expensive to build and maintain. Ford continued the “woodie” look by instead using fiberglass strips and… more»
Nov 1, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
66k-Mile 4WD: 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon
We take for granted today the fact that we can roll into almost any dealership in the nation and drive out with a vehicle with some form of four-wheel drive. While that might not matter as much for folks… more»
Oct 31, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
360 Powered Wagon: 1971 AMC Ambassador
When it comes to old-school wagons, there are some usual suspects, like the Ford LTD and Chevy Caprice. But we often forget that AMC made some pretty killer long-roofs as well, like this 1971 Ambassador shown here on eBay… more»
Oct 30, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Woody Project: 1952 Dodge Power Wagon
Some classics appear on our desks at Barn Finds that leave me scratching my head. Such is the case with this 1952 Dodge Power Wagon. We have seen these robust old vehicles in many forms over more than a… more»
Oct 29, 2023 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Stored 25 Years: 1978 AMC Pacer Wagon
One thing you can say about American Motors is they weren’t afraid to take some chances. From the formation of AMC out of Hudson and Nash in 1954, they would dabble with this product or that one to see… more»
Oct 29, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Retractable Roof! 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire
Studebaker was grasping at straws by 1963 when it was forced to sell its South Bend plant. With virtually no development budget, it was placing many of its models on the Lark chassis, while even the top-shelf 1963 GT… more»
Oct 27, 2023 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Car Lot Find: 58k Mile 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity Wagon
Could you drive a relatively ancient car like any other daily driver? Well, given current interest rates, there’s a strong inclination to do so, especially when the vehicle in question would be dirt cheap to own and maintain. This… more»
Oct 26, 2023 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Nice Driver: 1957 Dodge Sierra Station Wagon
Practicality can be a crucial consideration for an enthusiast trying to balance the demands of a growing family with the desire to own a classic car. Some vehicles don’t meet their requirements, but this 1957 Dodge Sierra Station Wagon… more»
