As wood-bodied wagons were phased out in the early 1950s, the Ranch Wagon became Ford’s entry-level metal-body wagon. It would hold that position through 1974. The seller’s 1958 2-door edition has been rebuilt mechanically, with the cosmetic side of… more»
Station Wagons
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Two Door Cool: 1953 Plymouth Suburban Wagon
In today’s world, a two-door station wagon seems like an oddity. Actually, a station wagon, in general, is an oddity today, at least in the U.S. But there was a time when a two-door, long-roof was part of just… more»
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Parts Cars, Too! 1957 Chevrolet 210 Project
The 1957 model year was the last for the “Tri-Five” Chevrolets (as they would become known as). And sales remained strong, though Ford managed to outdo Chevy in the sales race by a sliver with an all-new design. The… more»
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450 HP! 383 Stroker 1972 Chevrolet Vega Kammback
Unless you count the one prototype built in 1972, Chevrolet never put a V8 in a Vega, although it’s encouraging to know that they were at least thinking about it. The one-off car had an all-aluminum engine, but unfortunately,… more»
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Cheap 1950 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery Project
I remember a time, probably not long after the Sedan Delivery body style fell out of favor, that they were still pretty common, and I recognized them for what I thought they were, an unusual window-blocked-out sort of station… more»
BF Exclusive: 1956 Ford Parklane Wagon
Some cars manage to blend vintage charm with modern performance in a way that feels seamless, and this 1956 Ford Parklane Wagon—listed in Hudson, Massachusetts—is a great example of that balance. Offered as a Barn Finds classified with roughly… more»
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Sporty Survivor: 1974 AMC Hornet Sportabout
If there’s a better color for a 1974 AMC Hornet Sportabout wagon, I can’t think of one. Even with two greens, three blues, yellow, copper, gold, and even plum, Sienna Orange has to be the ultimate color to make… more»
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3-On-The-Tree: 1966 Ford Fairlane Squire
Those old station wagons keep on rollin’, and today’s discovery, courtesy of Zappenduster, is the seldomly encountered Ford Fairlane Squire, a 1966 example to be precise. The full-size Country Squire makes BF front page news pretty often, so this… more»
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Cheap Retro Driver: 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
I once had a songwriter friend in Nashville who bought Jaguar after Jaguar, each one being a bit more swanky than the last. It was surprising to spot a new PT Cruiser in his driveway around 2001, so I… more»
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4×4 Bronco Chassis: 1965 Ford Falcon Sedan Delivery
Although it was considered a compact for the time, the Ford Falcon proved to be a versatile transportation choice, offering several different body styles for buyers to choose from. A couple of the less-common varieties are the two-door wagon… more»
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Camper Conversion: 1993 Ford Aerostar
The Ford Aerostar was unloved for many years, and it wasn’t a runaway success when new. Minivans were evolving, moving into a more sophisticated lane that went beyond simply being a people-mover. Customers wanted things like headphone jacks, captain’s… more»
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Canada Survivor: 1963 Ford Falcon 2-Door Wagon
Said to be original, other than a couple of repairs to the front floor pans, this 1963 Ford Falcon 2-Door Wagon is an incredibly desirable model. The 2-door wagon body style is about as cool as it gets in… more»
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1 of 27 Built: 1999 BMW 540i Touring Wagon
When it comes to assessing the rarity of a vehicle, we can’t just blame the Corvette guys for picking apart their build sheets down the smallest detail. As a long-time BMW fan, we do the same thing, but in… more»
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440-Equipped: 1960 Plymouth Suburban Station Wagon
When you scrutinize his designs, Virgil Exner could rarely be described as subtle. The man who gave the automotive world the “forward-look” philosophy penned this 1960 Plymouth Suburban Station Wagon. Its bold lines guarantee that it will turn heads,… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1987 Nissan Maxima Wagon
Show of hands if you remember Nissan’s Maxima station wagon. I’d completely forgotten such an animal existed until I noticed this listing for a 1987 model surfaced by Mitchell G. It is in surprisingly nice condition and has to… more»
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Small Bumpers! 1973 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon
An early, small-bumpered Pinto, and one without the nattering nabobs of negativism surrounding blowing up like a fireball – since wagons didn’t have that issue. What’s not to like here?! Well, the $10,500 (or best offer) asking price may… more»
