The year 1954 saw the formation of American Motors Corporation from the amalgamation of Nash-Kelvinator and Hudson. The same year saw the merger of Studebaker and Packard. These historic combinations were provoked by a devastating price war kicked off… more»
Station Wagons
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Two-Tone 1981 Mercedes Benz 300TD
Mercedes diesel wagons are just about as cool as they get. Mercedes Benz introduced the W123 in 1976. It was offered as a 2-door sedan or a coupe. In ’78, the company introduced the wagon platform, which was extremely… more»
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Restored Woodie: 1953 Mercury Monterey
The Monterey was Mercury’s entry-point full-size product throughout the 1950s, 1960s, and into the 1970s. Station wagons were part of the mix, but after 1951 the true wood-bodied versions (aka “woodies”) were a thing of the past. Too expensive… more»
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Rusty but Cheap! 1978 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon
How much was the cheapest car you have seen in the last year? This 1978 AMC Pacer wagon is advertised for just $1800 here on craigslist, and it’s waiting in Omaha, Nebraska for a new owner. It’s almost weird… more»
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Toyotamino? 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 1 of 1
Chevrolet’s mid-size Chevelle was quite popular when introduced in 1964 and it went on to sell 447,000 units in the 1966 model year alone. But none of them were like this one: either a 2-door station wagon or an… more»
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Pricey, but Wow! Custom 1955 Pontiac Chieftain Station Wagon
The custom car scene is alive and well, and the vehicles that enthusiasts create within this genre are many and varied. The only limiting factors are typically imagination and budget, although legislative requirements can be a factor in extreme… more»
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Station Wagon Project: 1965 Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet introduced the Chevy II/Nova in 1962 as its more conventional compact car (compared to the somewhat unorthodox for the day, Corvair). It was a successful product that would remain in production through the end of the 1970s. The… more»
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Anti-Mini Van! 1969 Chrysler Town & Country
Acres of glistening paint and perfect wood grain draw fans to this specimen of Chrysler’s top wagon, the Town & Country. This 1969 Chrysler Town & Country outside Mission Viejo, California begs the question, “Why did we need mini… more»
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1990 Volkswagen Fox Wagon Project
Volkswagen Foxes are perfectly quirky. The cars were allegedly manufactured by Volkswagen Brazil and were sold in North America from 1987 to 1991. They were offered as 2-door and 4-door sedans as well as wagons. The example at hand… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon
The Chevrolet Impala was one of the more popular family cars during the period this one was produced, and going with the wagon was a smart choice if you had lots of kids. However, this 1967 Chevrolet Impala Station… more»
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Ever Seen One? 1956 Ford Fairlane Ambulance
Most vintage ambulances and hearses that pop up here on Barn Finds are usually customized Cadillacs and other high-end vehicles. This 1956 example is the first time I’ve seen one as a Ford Fairlane (or more appropriately a Country… more»
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Orange Everywhere! 1978 Ford Pinto Wagon
We’ve been seeing a lot of Ford Pintos lately. Has it become the collector’s car of the year? Or is it just a plain coincidence? I’d go with the latter since out of the three million built more than… more»
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24k Original Miles: 1973 Ford Pinto Station Wagon
The Ford Pinto was often criticized due to issues suffered by early vehicles. They were viewed as disposable items, and many found their way to scrapyards decades ago. However, this 1973 Station Wagon is a genuine survivor that has… more»
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84k Original Miles: 1985 AMC Eagle Limited Wagon
The AMC Eagle was a ground-breaking vehicle that offered owners a sure-footed driving experience, courtesy of its all-wheel-drive configuration. They have demonstrated excellent lasting power, and we’ve seen a few cross our desks over the years at Barn Finds…. more»
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For Sale Again: Unusual 1975 Citroen Ami 8
Talk about odd, here’s one for you, a 1975 Citroen Ami station wagon. And if you think you’ve seen it before, you have. My colleague, Scotty Gilbertson covered this car back in 2018 and it has now surfaced for… more»
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Single-Family-Owned 1953 Mercury Monterey Woody Wagon
The 1953 Mercury Monterey Woody Wagon was the first wood-paneled station wagon Mercury produced, making it relatively collectible. The cars have a totally beachy vibe, and the way this example was styled exaggerates that. It’s easy to imagine this… more»
