Some of you may be familiar with the 1972-75 Jensen-Healey, a sports car intended mainly for the US market to fill the gap when the Austin-Healey 3000 couldn’t be economically modified by 1968 to meet new federal regulations. A… more»
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Plucked Chicken Wagon: 1962 Plymouth Fury
The 1962 model year was when Plymouth downsized its full-size cars due to a competitive miscue. The resulting styling earned the automobiles the nickname “plucked chickens” from its own designer, Virgil Exner. Sales were down as a result, and… more»
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Flying Fishbowl: 1979 AMC Pacer DL Wagon
0 The AMC Pacer was a quirky compact introduced in 1975. Its odd styling earned it the nickname “Flying Fishbowl” (along with others) and more glass and passenger room than anything else in its class. A station wagon was… more»
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Sharp Driver! 1967 Buick Sportwagon
Clean and stylish inside and out, this running, driving wagon looks ready for cruising, car shows, and cross-country adventures. The 1967 Buick SportWagon features the always-awesome raised glass roof for extra storage and bragging rights over your neighbor’s steel-roofed… more»
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Survivor Wagon: 1964 Rambler American 330
After the merger between Nash and Hudson in 1954, the resulting American Motors revived the compact Rambler in 1958 as the American. The automobile remained an AMC fixture through 1969 as the last car in their portfolio to carry… more»
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Just Add Motor: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Nomad
With the difficult, expensive engineering work complete, this 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Nomad offers a tantalizing prospect for potential buyers. The deal doesn’t include the existing blown V8, but the bulletproof drivetrain lets buyers add the engine of their choice,… more»
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Horse Collar Wagon: 1958 Edsel Villager
The Edsel is widely regarded as the costliest new car failure of the 20th Century. It was conceived by the brain trust at FOMOCO who felt there was a market for a fourth corporate brand (besides Ford, Mercury, and… more»
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Halloween Cruiser! 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Hearse
October has arrived, so it’s a prime time to consider scoring a hearse, whether you’re looking for a fun prop, an unusual ride to be seen in on Halloween, or just something affordable that has excessive cargo room in… more»
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40-Year Shed Find: 1975 Chevrolet Vega Kammback
By the early 1970s, subcompact cars had become more than a novelty. The sales success of the VW Beetle in the U.S. led Chevrolet and Ford to introduce new, small cars in 1971. The Chevy entry was the Vega,… more»
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Wonderful Wagon: 1949 Packard Eight Station Sedan
Packard launched its first true station wagon in 1937, but the post-war period called for something different. Rather than developing a new wagon body, Packard adapted its existing Eight sedan, renovating the cabin and body panels to add birch… more»
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Coach Built Luxury: 1976 Cadillac Castilian Wagon
The pages of automotive history are full of “why” and “why not” questions, and one is why Cadillac chose not to mass-produce a station wagon during the seventies, when it was still the preferred way to haul large families… more»
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V8/4-Speed: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Introduced as part of the Tri-Five range, Chevrolet’s Bel Air Nomad gave the traditional Station Wagon a more sporting look. The problem was that, because it was expensive, sales volumes were lower than the company expected. This 1956 Nomad… more»
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Wooden Spoon Winner! 1984 Buick Electra Estate Wagon
More often than not, automobile contest winners are frequently trailer queens so immaculate that their owners often gasp at the mere thought of ever driving these beauties on the streets. Wouldn’t it be fun if an unconventional event existed… more»
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Heavy-Duty 4×4 Survivor: 1971 International Harvester Travelall 1210
As glamorous as a brick on wheels, the Travelall was produced from 1953 through 1975. By this time, IH was well established in the light-duty truck market, selling to farmers, contractors, and families who wanted rugged, go-anywhere haulers. The… more»
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Manual Tranny? 1970 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate
On more than one occasion, Chevrolet branded its full-size station wagons separately from its comparable automobile products. The Kingswood was the equivalent of the Impala in 1950-60 and again from 1969-72. The latter period included the Kingswood Estate with… more»
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Very Original Condition? 1972 Saab 95
Despite being referred to as being in “very original condition,” this repainted and partially reupholstered 1972 Saab 95 appears to be in really nice condition and has a very reasonable asking price given its apparent cosmetic condition. This lighter… more»
