In 1955, Chevrolet introduced the Nomad, a 2-door sport wagon, as part of the Bel Air lineup. Its sheet metal differed from other Chevy wagons from the cowl back. To defray production costs, Pontiac offered its version of the… more»
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Donated Woodie: 1975 Ford Pinto Squire
The Pinto was Ford’s first subcompact automobile and was in production from 1971 to 1980. Only a single generation was built, though obvious changes were made over time. The Squire model was added in 1972, a 2-door wagon with… more»
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Weather Weary Wagon: 1959 Edsel Villager
FOMOCO introduced the Edsel to much fanfare (and corporate expense) in 1958. The company gambled on the need for a fourth marque in the market, but the buying public didn’t see it that way. Sales of 68,000 units in… more»
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Plucked Chicken Wagon: 1962 Plymouth Belvedere
Plymouth, along with Dodge, downsized its full-size cars in 1962, thinking Chevrolet was doing the same thing. But the market intel was wrong as Chevy was working on a second compact, the Chevy II. In later years, these automobiles… more»
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Exotic Four Seater: 1976 Lotus Elite
For sale here on Facebook Marketplace in San Antonio, Florida, with an asking price of $7,000, is this restoration-in-progress 1976 Lotus Elite, wearing its original yellow paint. These cars are pretty rare. The owner informs us that only 220… more»
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Bright Red Survivor: 1977 Ford Pinto Wagon
Bright Red is the color of this Pinto Wagon, and this was the first year of the restyled front end with the slanting grille and urethane headlight housings. This 1977 Ford Pinto Wagon can be found listed here on… more»
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Gucci Edition: 1972 AMC Hornet Sportabout
UPDATE – This Gucci Edition 1972 AMC Hornet Sportabout is listed again after the seller deleted the original posting. I’m assuming someone said they’d buy it and it didn’t work out, but we don’t know the story. Whatever the… more»
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Restomod V8 Wagon? 1964 Dodge Dart 270
While the Dodge Dart was born as a full-size car in 1960, it shifted to a compact platform in 1963. The 1961-62 Dodge Lancer compact wasn’t all that successful (and was strange looking), so perhaps Dodge wanted to use… more»
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Island Survivor: 1972 Ford Pinto Wagon
On the surface level, daily driving a Ford Pinto wagon may not seem like a thrill. But any car, no matter how humble, can suddenly seem a bit more endearing when you consider its history. In the case of… more»
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Rare Aussie 4-Speed: 1981 Chrysler CM Valiant Station Wagon
I was only thinking the other day that it has been a long time since we’ve seen an Australian classic at Barn Finds. Then, lo and behold, this 1981 Chrysler CM Valiant Station Wagon appeared to catch my attention…. more»
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Muscular 8-Seater: 1965 Pontiac Catalina Safari
This 1965 Pontiac Catalina Safari has so many positive points that it is hard to determine which is its highlight. Its sparkling paint makes a positive first impression, while the first owner’s decision to combine the 389ci V8 with… more»
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End of the Line Wagon: 1996 Buick Roadmaster
There’s something about the last of anything that makes it feel a little more important, and that’s exactly the angle with this 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon. Listed on eBay with a clean title, this one represents the final… more»
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Freshly Restored: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Safari
The 1955-57 Chevrolet Nomad is iconic, perhaps for the styling and also because of its low production numbers. But many will forget that Pontiac also offered a “sport wagon” at the same time, using the same body, the Safari…. more»
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Stalled Project: 1968 Volvo 122S Station Wagon
There’s little in the automotive world that’s more forlorn than the project car that’s been put up for sale. Sometimes they’re being offered for pennies on the dollar, while other times the seller sits on the car for years… more»
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Donated Surf Wagon: 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon
Whenever a vehicle rolls up that just has a perfect vibe, I have to give it a closer look. A “vibe check” on a classic car or truck usually tells me a lot about the previous owner, and whether… more»
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“Way In The Back”: 1975 Olsmobile Custom Cruiser
Want something big and bold and useful? Ever consider one of the full-sized station wagons of the 1970s? These are cars that have been hot in the collector hobby for a while, though the fever is now cooling while… more»
