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»
Station Wagons
Sep 22, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
French Mercedes: 1985 Peugeot 505S Turbo Diesel
If you want to buy a new French car in the U.S. today, you have one choice and you had better be a trust fund baby or a YouTube mega-star, as the new Bugattis are sold out, even for… more»
Sep 18, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Excellent Interior: 1980 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon
Manufacturers produce some vehicles with an eye on longevity, while others are viewed as disposable items that will serve in a given role for a few years before requiring replacement. Ford’s Pinto falls into the latter category, with the… more»
Sep 18, 2023 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Gothic Hearse: 1938 Cadillac LaSalle
From 1927 to 1940, LaSalle was a “poor man’s” Cadillac, built by GM but sold for less money than the Caddy. It was never a huge seller and insiders felt it took sales away from the company’s premium marque,… more»
Sep 13, 2023 • For Sale • 60 Comments
Overhead Cam Six: 1966 Pontiac Tempest Wagon
From 1964 to 1970, the Tempest was Pontiac’s entry-level car in the mid-size market. The base Tempest offered a no-frills approach to transportation but had an unusual base engine (beginning in 1966): the 230 cubic inch overhead camshaft inline-6…. more»
Sep 13, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
57k-Mile Woody Wagon: 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Estate
A phenomenon called the minivan took the world by storm back in 1984, and it’s hard to believe that time period in automotive history has been almost four decades ago now. These became so popular that it didn’t take… more»
Sep 13, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Like New: 1975 AMC Hornet Sportabout D/L Wagon
AMC’s decision to introduce the Sportabout as the Station Wagon variant of its Hornet range in 1971 proved an inspired choice. The company scored an immediate hit, with the Sportabout accounting for nearly 70% of total Hornet sales in… more»
Sep 9, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Two Engines! 1967 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Project
From 1964 to 1972, the Olds Vista Cruiser was a unique station wagon. Based on the mid-size Cutlass, it had a raised roofline behind the front seat with skylights added for the rear passengers. This unusual body style was… more»
Sep 2, 2023 • Auctions • 16 Comments
BF Auction: 1963 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon
With classic Station Wagons so popular in the current market, finding a project candidate that is a genuine blank canvas can be challenging. However, this 1963 Impala could represent such an opportunity. It is a two-owner vehicle that has… more»
Sep 2, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Rare 1976 Cadillac Castilian Estate Wagon
Rarity claims are a slippery slope, especially when the classic in question is a vehicle like this 1976 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Castilian Estate. I have seen various estimates of production totals, with some quoting a figure of fifty. However,… more»
Aug 29, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Barn Full of Dusty Classic Cars
It’s interesting how automobile collections are built. Usually, they favor an era, a manufacturer, or a type of vehicle. The group here may have been a collection at one time, but from the looks of things, they’ve been there… more»
Aug 28, 2023 • Auctions • 32 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1976 Ford XB Falcon 8-Seat Station Wagon
With the demise of the vehicle manufacturing industry, Australian buyers constantly seek locally produced models from Ford, Holden, and Chrysler to park in their garages. These represent an appreciating asset, and many are extraordinarily practical. That is the case… more»
Aug 27, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Big Brown Brontosaurus: 1977 Ford LTD Country Squire Wagon
In the business world, when you suddenly find yourself with a tangible advantage over your chief rival, you jump on it and milk it for all it is worth. That’s what happened to Ford in 1977. With the downsizing… more»
Aug 26, 2023 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Last of a Dying Breed: 1960 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
The Sedan Delivery dates back to the 1920s, but as a full-size offering from Chevrolet, 1960 was the last year. It essentially was a Biscayne 2-door station wagon with sheet metal where glass would otherwise have been on the… more»
Aug 24, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Bring A Drivetrain: 1963 Pontiac Parisienne Safari
The automotive world can be fascinating, and few vehicles better demonstrate that than this 1963 Pontiac Parisienne Safari Wagon. GM of Canada offered a unique variety of vehicles that utilized underpinnings from various General Motors marques. This one rolled… more»
Aug 21, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Big And Bold: 1995 Buick Roadmaster Estate
Buick revived the Roadmaster nameplate in 1991 and applied it to their biggest cars since the mid-1970s. The Roadmaster, only available as a sedan and wagon, was based on the Chevy Caprice of the same vintage and was perhaps… more»
