Reliant might have been the oldest company that made the most models while still being obscure in the history of automaking. Founded in 1935 by Tom Lawrence Williams and E.S. Thompson, who built a prototype in Williams’ yard, Reliant… more»
Station Wagons
Mar 8, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Mural Included: 1976 Ford Econoline
This 1976 Ford Econoline looks like a nice point of entry for someone who wants a real “van” but doesn’t want to go headlong into “van life” culture. That is to say you like the idea of a hobby… more»
Mar 8, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Backlot Project: 1980 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
This, my friends, is a car called a Ford Pinto. Have you seen one before? (crickets) Pintos, Vegas, and Chevettes aren’t muscle cars or classics but they’re usually interesting to see here and even more interesting to see in… more»
Mar 7, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Much Loved: 1956 Ford Country Sedan
Any classic car can look tired and frayed around the edges after more than sixty years, and this is particularly true of station wagons. They tend to live life harder than most, but this 1956 Ford Country Sedan is… more»
Mar 5, 2023 • For Sale • 72 Comments
Glorified Station Wagon: 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
Picture this- let’s go back to 1983, and suppose that the scriptwriters of Vacation had sent the family Vista Cruiser to a custom shop for a makeover instead of the crusher. Sure, the whole feel of the movie would… more»
Mar 4, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Former First Responder: 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ
Yeah, perhaps a sixties or seventies model ex-cop car with a factory police package would be cooler, but there’s something about this former first responder 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ here on Craigslist that’s kind of satisfying in its own… more»
Mar 3, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Nomad’s Cousin: 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Safari
The 1955-57 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad, a 2-door sport wagon, was a halo car for the GM division. Of the “Tri-Five” Chevies, the Nomad is the most collectible today. But many people forget that Pontiac had their own version… more»
Mar 2, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Museum Piece: 1980 Ford Country Squire
It isn’t every day that someone has the chance to park a museum piece in their garage, but that is the opportunity provided by this 1980 Ford Country Squire Station Wagon. It is a highly-optioned classic with seating room… more»
Mar 2, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
One Owner: 1976 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Estate Wagon
The question is: if you have a nearly perfect example of a bad car, do you have a good car? Back to philosophy class we go, to grapple with this one-owner 1976 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Estate wagon, here on… more»
Mar 1, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Almost A Survivor! 1968 Plymouth Suburban
In my continual search for interesting station wagons to feature, Chevrolets and Fords continue to rule but that’s only because of their sheer ’60s/’70s volumes. Regardless, Plymouth sold about 56K “Suburban” station wagons in 1968, a solid showing, and… more»
Feb 27, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
All Wheel Drive Barn Find: 1992 Subaru Loyale Wagon
While we sometimes stare in relative disbelief at the price sellers ask for, there are cases in which you can make a logical defense for the attempt at a top-of-market sale. In the case of this incredibly clean 1992… more»
Feb 24, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Tip Top Shape: 1997 Lincoln Town Car Hearse
Old hearses and ambulances will pop up from time to time here on Barn Finds and most are tired or used up. Seldom are they in the kind of condition as this ’97 Lincoln conversion presents. So it begs… more»
Feb 22, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Texas Find: 1987 Citroën CX 25 TRI Break
As one of the French Big Three – along with Peugeot and Renault – Citroën offered arguably the most unusual line of cars with some of the most unusual and now-legendary features, such as a hydraulic suspension and stepping… more»
Feb 22, 2023 • For Sale • 49 Comments
Ford’s Nomad: 1958 Ford Del Rio Ranch Wagon
The Del Rio was Ford’s second attempt at emulating Chevrolet’s unique Nomad sport wagon in the late 1950s. Like the Parklane of 1956, the 1957-58 Del Rio used a standard 2-door Ford wagon body with none of the special… more»
Feb 20, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Lakewood Wagon: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair
Chevrolet introduced the Corvair in 1960, its first foray into the compact car market. But it was different from the competition, with its air-cooled, rear-mounted engine. A variety of body styles were offered, including station wagons, which only in… more»
Feb 19, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Continuing A Legacy? 1975 Oldsmobile 442
Oh, what a year was 1975! If you were a domestic auto enthusiast, it was a lousy one! No more Plymouth Barracuda, Dodge Challenger, Camaro Z28, Pontiac GTO or SD-455 anything, AMC Javelin, or Buick GS – what a… more»
