Station Wagons

Rust-Free Roller: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad Project

When assessing the relative worth of every vehicle from Chevrolet’s legendary Tri-Five range, the Nomad sits close to the top of the heap. They were expensive when new, meaning sales volumes were extremely low. This 1956 Nomad has seen… more»

Cool Sleeper- 1979 Mercury Zephyr Wagon

A unique wagon—a 1979 Mercury Zephyr Wagon—is coming to us from Redford, MI. It has some nice upgrades and is listed on Facebook Marketplace for $9,300. Whether you want to take your family to the lake for a picnic… more»

1 of 13 Left: 1941 Dodge Hilo Sampan

Your first question probably is “What’s a Hilo Sampan” because it looks like a Tiki Hut on wheels. By definition, a sampan is a wooden boat with a flat bottom and often a thatched roof. By the 1930s, that… more»

Fresh Out of Storage- 1948 Ford Super Deluxe 8 Woodie!

This 1948 Ford Woodie is seeing the light of day for the first time in a few decades. Located in Carmichael, CA, this wagon is available for $36,750. According to the seller, it ran when parked and comes with… more»

Rebuilt Grocery Getter: 1974 Ford Pinto

The Pinto was Ford’s first entry into the subcompact car market which was dominated by the imports going into the 1970s. The Pinto was in production from 1971 to 1980 and would spawn the Mercury Bobcat along the way…. more»

Buried for Decades: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

The Chevy Nomad was a “sport wagon” that was built between 1955 and 1957 (though the name would be used later on “regular” wagons after that). Production numbers were small at less than 23,000 copies out of nearly five… more»

57K Miles: 1977 Mercury Bobcat Villager Wagon

A Pinto wagon with woodgrain and wire wheelcovers, now that’s fancy. Wait, this is a 1977 Mercury Bobcat Villager Wagon? No wonder it’s so fancy. There really wasn’t that much difference between the Ford Pinto and Mercury Bobcat other… more»

Fresh Out of the Barn: 1958 Chevrolet Brookwood

For two periods, Chevrolet decided to brand its full-size station wagons differently than the rest of its passenger cars. This happened between 1958 and 1961 and again from 1969 to 1972. In 1958, the Brookwood was the equivalent of… more»

Cheap Project: 1966 Citroen Ami 6 Break Wagon

Two important things to consider when searching for a project are cost factors, including both the initial investment and also what it’s going to take afterward to get the auto back on the road.  With an asking price of… more»

Woodie Roller: 1949 Ford Custom Project

The term ‘woodie” (or “woody”) was coined to refer to the wood-bodied station wagons of the 1930s and 1940s. By the 1950s, they were gone as building and maintaining these vehicles had become cost-prohibitive except for the wealthy. The… more»

Garage Bound for 12 Years: 1978 Pontiac Grand Safari

In the 1970s, the Pontiac Safari was the Catalina equivalent of a station wagon, while the Grand Safari was bigger, based on the Bonneville/Grand Ville platform. That meant the wheelbase was longer on the Grand Safari, providing a little… more»

Pinto Project: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon

A 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon for $2,500?! Yes, please, all day long. Sadly, this example needs a lot of work even though it looks great in a few of the many photos that the seller has provided. Kudos… more»

Canadian Survivor: 1968 Caprice Estate Station Wagon

When I was growing up, cars were ordered the way you wanted them. My dad, who drove only station wagons, always had the dealer check off the box for what some people call “poverty caps” (dog dish hubcaps) to… more»

Amazing Wagon: 1958 Buick Riviera Estate

Cruise to your favorite sock hop or drive-in in this big, beautiful 1958 Buick Riviera Wagon! Located in Lagrange, Ohio, this wagon is available for a buy-it-now price of $38,500. This car is a driver and is ready for… more»

High-Compression 390! 1969 Ford Torino Squire

Ford added the name “Torino” to its Fairlane intermediate starting in model year 1968. You could still get a Fairlane wagon in ’69, but this 1969 Ford Torino Squire occupied the top trim level with its wood-grain sides and… more»

Rare Survivor! 1959 Dodge Sierra Wagon

Chrysler’s “Forward Look” wasn’t everyone’s idea of beauty, but for those who love vintage orphans, here’s a fantastic example of a rare Mopar wagon in driver condition. Fewer than 24,000 Sierra wagons – Custom and standard trim – were… more»

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