Buick introduced the Sport Wagon back in 1964, but it got a restyling for ’68 which included some new body sculpting and a revised single-piece front skylight, which eliminated that pillar between the glass so the passengers in the… more»
Station Wagons
Mar 19, 2023 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Pinchero Pickup: 1975 Ford Pinto
Ford joined the growing U.S. subcompact market in 1971 with the Pinto. They found a lot of sales success over the 10 years the Pinto was sold, but also some bad PR due to its design when impacted from… more»
Mar 18, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Hideaway Peepers! 1969 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate
The Kingswood would be the top-of-the-line full-size Chevrolet wagon on two occasions. From 1959 and 1960 it was based on the Impala and again in 1969 through 1972 as part of either the Impala or Caprice lineups. With the… more»
Mar 18, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Parked 30 Years: 1970 Ford Country Sedan Wagon
Although it didn’t come quite as well trimmed out as the more upscale Country Squire, Ford’s Country Sedan got the people-moving job done capably back in the day if you had a large family. And while it was considered… more»
Mar 17, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
1989 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park LS
It’s hard for some of us to realize that a perfectly modern-feeling, easy-starting, luxurious car like this 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park LS is three-and-a-half decades old now, give or take. This is a car that you can… more»
Mar 17, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Muscle Wagon: 1969 Chrysler Town & Country 440
Talk about a big project, big in every way. It’s big, as in just under 19 feet in length, and big as in almost two-and-a-half tons. When you look at the photos, you’ll also see that this 1969 Chrysler… more»
Mar 14, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
50k Mile 1971 Ford LTD Country Squire Wagon
According to a 1971 Ford brochure, “The finest expression of Wagonmaster art…Ford LTD Country Squire. This is the one that blazes the trails, makes the rules, sets the trends. LTD Country Squire by Ford. Eighteen feet of woodtoned elegance… more»
Mar 14, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Giant Yard Sale: Take Your Pick Collection
It’s always interesting when a seller lists a batch of cars together in one ad. From numbers matching, and super clean classics to complete project cars and everything in between. And apparently with not much in common. This gaggle… more»
Mar 13, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Nomad Redux? 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon
While two-door station wagons fizzled out in the late ’50s/early ’60s, someone at Chevrolet saw value in continuing the trend with their brand-new 1964 Chevelle. Offered as an option on the 300 series trim level, there is a bit… more»
Mar 13, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Colony Park Project: 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis
This 1988 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park station wagon shows a very low 31,233 miles but has some cosmetic needs that undermine its supposed limited use. This is not an uncommon occurrence with vintage vehicles that were used like… more»
Mar 13, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
1 Of 850? 1949 Chrysler Royal Station Wagon
This ash-trimmed Chrysler… wait, ash-trimmed? Aren’t those the trees that are being cut down now because of the emerald ash borer disease? Why not refer to this car as a woodie wagon? That would be another approach, other than… more»
Mar 11, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
One-Year-Only: 1969 Pontiac Custom S Station Wagon
If you’ve been in the market for a sort of uncommon A-Body and like family transporters, maybe this Pontiac Custom S wagon here on eBay would be a worthy contender. It still seems to be a mystery why Pontiac… more»
Mar 11, 2023 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Ready to Work: 1973 Land Rover 109 Series 2A
The Land Rover started with a Willys Jeep. Post-war Britain was reeling from damage, and demand for cars was at a nadir. No one could afford anything. Rover, maker of British luxury cars, needed a second act, and fast…. more»
Mar 11, 2023 • For Sale • 53 Comments
Quonset Hut Find: 1963 Citroen DS19 Break
The Citroen DS19 Break, or wagon, is a rare version of an already rare car. However, rare does not always translate to high values, and the unusual French car requires a passionate owner to be brought back to life…. more»
Mar 11, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Two-Door Terrific! 1959 Ford Ranch Wagon
We’ve covered a lot of two-door station wagons here on BF and I know that many of my “finds” have been in less than stellar condition. Well, that’s changing today as I have a 1959 Ford Ranch Wagon for… more»
Mar 9, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rebuilt Engine: 1971 Volkswagen Type III
The VW Type I, also known as the Beetle, makes regular appearances here on BF, but the Type III, colloquially referred to as the Squareback, shows up with a lot less frequency. Digging into the history of the Type… more»
