In the wake of changing dynamics in the gasoline supply chain, U.S. automakers began the process of downsizing some of their cars in the late 1970s. One of the first was the full-size Chevrolets which got smaller and lighter… more»
Station Wagons
May 15, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Started Out As A Beater: 1976 Pinto Wagon
Oh wow! A lime green two door compact, now on the market here on craigslist for $13,000. Pat L. sent us this tip for the 1976 Ford Pinto MPG Wagon, which awaits a new owner in Los Angeles. I… more»
May 14, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Ranch Wagon Project: 1966 Ford Fairlane Custom
The Ford Fairlane entered the 1960s as the downstream companion to the full-size Galaxie. In 1962, the company moved the nameplate over to a new type of product – a mid-size car positioned between the Galaxie and the newer… more»
May 14, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
AMC Project Wagon: 1960 Rambler Cross Country
Nash-Kelvinator Corp. and Hudson Motor Car Co. merged in 1954 to form American Motors. One of the first outputs from that partnership was the 1956-60 Rambler Six and Rambler Eight, cars with the same bodies but different engines. The… more»
May 14, 2023 • Auctions • 25 Comments
BF Auction: 1954 Ford Country Sedan
Practicality can be a serious consideration for any enthusiast contemplating a classic purchase. This is particularly true if a family is to be involved in the ownership experience. That is where vehicles like this 1954 Ford Country Sedan fill… more»
May 13, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Wood Bodied American Icon: 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Woodie
The wood-bodied station wagon has become an American icon. Something about them connects Americans back to the pioneer days, the surfing movement, and Hollywood during its heyday. While that market has cooled a bit, there are a few good… more»
May 11, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1967 Ford Country Sedan (wagon): Family Classic Time Machine
I recently found a snapshot of myself standing next to a car very much like this 1967 Ford Country Sedan (station wagon body style). That alone might make me want to throw a bid at this car, located in… more»
May 7, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad Project
Some enthusiasts refuse to consider tackling another person’s unfinished project build, and that attitude is understandable. It is not uncommon for such projects to house nasty surprises that can see things spiral out of control. That doesn’t appear to… more»
May 7, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: 1991 Chevrolet Caprice
This 1991 Chevrolet Caprice wagon almost has a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde look to it, depending on which wheels the owner chooses to use. It’s either slightly sinister with blackwall tires and dog dish caps, or elegant with… more»
May 6, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Last Registered in 1956: Crosley Super Wagon
Once again, from the fertile imagination of Powel Crosley and just out of sixty-seven years of storage, we have a Crosley vehicle for consideration. This one is on craigslist, a CD Super Wagon, with an asking price of $8500…. more»
Apr 30, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Texas Project: 1959 Rambler Six Cross Country
Being just one inch longer than a new Toyota Camry, this 1959 Rambler Six Cross Country Custom sure seems like it would be bigger, doesn’t it? This car needs a lot of work but a few bidders think that… more»
Apr 29, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Rare Wagon: 1978 Pontiac Astre
What is it about seeing a car that you know full well isn’t all that desirable, but when it wears the badge of a far lesser-known variant, it suddenly becomes cool? That’s a spell I often fall under despite… more»
Apr 29, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
West Coast Wagon! 1970 Dodge Coronet
The Dodge Coronet was one of Chrysler’s intermediates in the 1960s and 1970s and was the basis for the Charger and Super Bee. Family sedans comprised most of Coronet sales, but station wagons were in the mix, as well…. more»
Apr 27, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Dual Personality: 1964 Chrysler New Yorker
Besides the fact that this 1964 Chrysler New Yorker station wagon, also known as a Town & Country model, is not the standard fare of found wagons these days, it also harbors a dual personality – one outside and… more»
Apr 25, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Canadian Survivor: 1973 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon
Before the advent of SUVs, station wagons were the popular way to haul around the kids or a bunch of stuff. Prior to the 1950s, many of them were wood-bodied works of art until they became too cost-prohibitive to… more»
Apr 25, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Road-Trip Ready: 1974 Dodge Monaco Custom Wagon
Chrysler redesigned the Monaco from the ground up for the 1974 model year, an ill-timed effort that was sideswiped by the oil crisis in 1973. A full-sized wagon advertising “inner space“, the Monaco missed the mark as the public… more»
