Station Wagons

Solid Station Wagon: 1966 AMC Ambassador 880

From 1957 to 1974, the Ambassador was American Motors’ top-of-the-line automobile. From 1965 onward, AMC positioned the automobile in the full-size arena to compete with the big Fords and Chevrolets. Mostly referred to as the Rambler Ambassador, it lost… more»

Surf’s Up! 1962 Chrysler Town And Country

This 1962 Chrysler New Yorker Town and Country station wagon looks like a cross between a Good & Plenty and a Pink Panther ride. The seller suggests that this Granada Hills, California resident is a rare surf wagon –… more»

Packing a 440 V8! 1971 Plymouth Satellite Custom

The Satellite was introduced in 1965 as the top trim level of the mid-size Plymouth Belvedere. By 1971, it had replaced the latter altogether, including this Satellite Custom 6-passenger station wagon. We’re told the nice-looking transport is all-original and… more»

Cheap 1978 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon

The AMC Pacer was one of those quirky cars that you either liked or not – there doesn’t seem to be much middle ground. In production from 1975 to 1980, the Pacer was unorthodox in appearance and that may… more»

67k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Electra Estate

It seems the days of walking into a showroom and driving away in a Station Wagon may be a distant memory unless the buyer turns their attention to foreign makes. The Wagon has lost the battle against the SUV,… more»

Wagon Ho! 1956 Plymouth Sport Suburban

When I think of a Suburban, I think of my friend’s 1990s green Chevrolet, too large for most parking spots but capable of carrying her entire landscape design business and a dog besides. What I didn’t appreciate until now… more»

Rare Sliding Roof: 1964 Studebaker Commander Wagonaire

Automotive history proves that an innovative approach alone is rarely enough to save a marque from extinction. Take Studebaker as a prime example. It introduced its Wagonaire model for the 1963 model year. This variant was a Station Wagon… more»

No Reserve! 1966 Saab 95 Survivor

Innumerable vintage Saabs have crossed our desks here at Barn Finds, but this example here on eBay collects high marks for its “cool” factor and survivor condition. It’s an early car – model year 1966 – so the engine… more»

Dropping Price: 1983 Chevrolet Caprice Estate

Over-capitalizing on a project build is a piece of cake. Been there, done that! That is the story behind this 1983 Chevrolet Caprice Estate. The seller purchased the Wagon as a family joke, but they have since sunk thousands… more»

Frame Off Restored: 1989 Pontiac Safari Wagon

I recently spoke to a seller of a car I had some interest in, and after making my offer, he told me that he had well more into the car than I was offering. Now, most of us understand… more»

Just Add Engine: 1959 Rambler Super

American Motors Corp. was formed in 1954 through the merger of Hudson Motor Car Co. and Nash-Kelvinator. Throughout the subsequent years, the company usually operated on a shoestring but remained viable until the end of the 1980s when Chrysler… more»

Airport Transporter: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado Jetway 707

When it came to passenger comfort considerations, one obvious advantage the Oldsmobile Toronado had over most competitors back in the sixties was front-wheel drive, which eliminated both the driveshaft and raised hump in the center floorboard, providing a nice… more»

175k Miles and Counting: 1977 Plymouth Volare

In 1976, the Volare became the successor to the venerable Plymouth Valiant, which had been in production since 1962. Over at Dodge, it was called the Aspen which took over the reins from the Dart compact. With similar engineering,… more»

383 Stroker Equipped: 1989 Chevy Caprice Wagon

We all love wagons here at Barn Finds, but there’s something special about the combination of a sleeper and a wagon. That’s what this clean 1989 Chevrolet Caprice wagon appears to be, which has been modified under the skin… more»

Rare SS Wagon! 1973 Chevrolet Chevelle 454 V8

Online sources seem to be divided on whether Chevrolet actually ever built a Chevelle Super Sport station wagon in 1973. But the ones that agree indicate the number with a 454 cubic inch V8 to be very small, perhaps… more»

Show and Go: 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Wagon

The Corvair wagon was a weird idea. All manner of Corvairs were selling well in 1961, but the new Lakewood wagon – not so much. With the motor in the rear, the cargo floor was high. This diminished the… more»

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