Two-door station wagons such as this 1952 Plymouth Suburban are a popular topic here on BF. Their popularity continued and grew in the postwar years before starting to fade away in the late fifties. Every major manufacturer offered them,… more»
Station Wagons
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Supercharged SBC Wagon! 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
One of the cool factors of the first and second generation Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is those fun skylights on top, but the coolness of this one goes beyond that, as it’s got a great surprise hiding under the hood. … more»
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Updated Hauler! 1968 Datsun 510 Wagon
Faded blue paint and a poor man’s carbon fiber hood (black primer) fly the tuner flag high on this never-restored 1968 Datsun 510, and after reportedly sitting for 15 years, it’s back on the road with a host of… more»
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The Other Nomad: Pair of 1950s Pontiac Safari Wagons
The 1955-57 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad is considered iconic in many circles. It was packaged as a 2-door Sport Wagon with its own unique body panels from the windshield back. But Pontiac had one of these wagons, too, the… more»
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Rare 1964 Chevrolet Nova Wagon Looks Good
Facebook Marketplace ads are always light on information, and that’s the case with this fairly rare and snow-covered 1964 Chevrolet Nova station wagon in Marion, Ohio. The owner wants $13,200. This particular car is very nostalgic for me, because… more»
BF Exclusive: 1988 Toyota Tercel 4WD Wagon
UPDATE – The seller has added additional photos of the car, which can be found in the gallery below. They have also lowered their asking price! Every once in a while, something shows up that completely resets expectations. This… more»
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Rare Wagon: 1997 Toyota Caldina GT-T
If you’re looking for a vehicle that’s both a station wagon and something the other guy won’t have, this 1997 Toyota Caldina could fit the bill. The Caldina (aka Toyota Karudina) was produced for the Japanese market, so it… more»
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Bucket Seat Project: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu Wagon
Ford and Mercury introduced new “mid-size” cars in 1962 in the form of the Fairlane and Meteor. General Motors would follow suit in 1964, with Chevrolet’s entry being the Chevelle. The Malibu was the higher-end Chevelle, and the seller… more»
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Stalled Project: 1958 Pontiac Chieftain Safari
For most of the 1950s, the Chieftain was Pontiac’s entry-level model. Like other GM cars, the B-body platform produced longer, lower, wider, heavier vehicles in 1958, including the Chieftain. Ironically, the 1958 model year would be the last for… more»
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1 of 2,362: Rare 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Station Wagon
Introduced for the 1961 model year, the Corvair Station Wagon (named the Lakewood) touted that it was “the only wagon in the world with plenty of rear and front cargo space…making it the most ideal family wagon in the… more»
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Polish Import! 1992 BMW 316i Tourer
I’ve always appreciated station wagons, or tourers, as this 1992 BMW 316i is designated. That’s probably because, like many of my generation, I spent so much time, in my youth, trundling around in one. I even learned how to… more»
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1968 Plymouth Fury III Sport Suburban Wagon
At least once a week here on Barn Finds, a car is posted that is so bafflingly equipped that one would give almost anything to interview the original owner in an effort to get to the bottom of it. Here’s… more»
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Kammback Survivor: 1973 Chevrolet Vega Estate Wagon
The Vega was Chevrolet’s first foray into subcompact automobiles. From 1971 to 1977, GM sold more than two million gas sippers, although the car was initially flawed (overheating engines, premature rusting). The “Kammback” was the 2-door station wagon edition,… more»
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Prestige Pack: 1994 Buick Roadmaster Estate
Purchasing a Station Wagon often involves compromises, with space and practicality prioritized over luxury. However, this 1994 Buick Roadmaster Estate breaks the mold because the first owner loaded this seven-seater with a long list of factory options. It presents… more»
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3-On-The-Tree W/O.D.: 1960 Chevrolet Parkwood
While old station wagons continue to be a collector’s hit, I’m not certain about the prospects for this 1960 Chevrolet Parkwood. The listing states that the car is in “Good Condition,” but I think that’s a debatable position. The… more»
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Rebuilt Six-Banger: 1959 Edsel Villager Wagon
Ford Motor Co. decided there was a market for a fourth brand in its lineup. So, they introduced the Edsel in 1958 using features not found on other FOMOCO products (like a push-button transmission in the middle of the… more»
