When I first glanced at this station wagon, my initial thought was what a cool aged finish was on it, as it usually takes years for the paint to develop a patina such as this. But then I realized… more»
Station Wagons
Feb 18, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Garage Find: 1967 Volvo 122S Wagon
The Volvo Amazon series had a long, slow start. It really began from mistakes made by young Jan Wilsgaard back in 1950. Responding to Volvo’s inclination to produce a four-seat passenger car, his design was V8 powered but unbearably… more»
Feb 18, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Roller Wagon: 1965 Chevrolet Biscayne
The 1965 model year was a banner one for Chevrolet, especially with record sales for full-size cars. That includes station wagons, which saw more than 184,000 builds across all three series: Biscayne, Bel Air, and Impala. The Biscayne was… more»
Feb 13, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Granny’s Grocery Getter: 1995 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
Excuse me for making a trip down Nostalgia Lane, but coming from a family that had two station wagons in the driveway in the 50’s and 60’s, this big, beautiful behemoth just speaks to me. The days of full-sized,… more»
Feb 13, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Terrific Driver: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
Volvo’s P1800 coupe astonished the competition, press, and customers alike when it arrived in 1961. Volvo’s staid reputation was suddenly in question thanks to the sporty P1800’s contemporary looks, 100 hp engine, and available overdrive. The new car was… more»
Feb 6, 2023 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Only One Left: 1954 Campbell-Built Body Chevrolet 4400
One of the well-known names in the Woody business from the days of yore is Robert Campbell, who purchased the old Waterloo Wagon Company in New York back in 1932 and transformed it into the Mid-State Body Company. Their… more»
Feb 6, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Sliding Roof! 1964 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire
In its waning years, what Studebaker didn’t have in terms of resources, it made up for in spirit. The company kept trying “new” things, like the Hawks in the 1950s and the Avanti in the 1960s. They also introduced… more»
Scarce Town & Country: 1953 Chrysler Windsor
Well, it’s not a two-door station wagon, a body style that often, today, captures the imagination, but this 1953 Chrysler Windsor discovery, courtesy of jonny, is still a fine find. The seller suggests that this wagon is a “scarce”… more»
Feb 3, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Spotless Survivor: 1963 Volvo 121 Station Wagon
When it comes to longevity, few classics can hold a candle to vehicles produced by Volvo. Designed to survive the rigors of the Swedish winter, almost any other environment is a walk in the park for these beauties. This… more»
Feb 3, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Final Year: 1993 Volvo 240 Station Wagon
Volvo introduced its 200 series of cars back in 1974, which included a wagon, with fans still fondly remembering these autos for their safety reputation and good reliability. After a nearly 20-year run, Volvo wrapped-up production of the 240… more»
Feb 3, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
10-Passenger Wagon: 1968 Ford Country Squire
The Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon for more than 40 years. It began in 1950 as the age of the wood-bodied wagons was coming to an end, and then used wood-like paneling for the rest of the… more»
Feb 3, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1977 Dodge Aspen SE Wagon
Dodge spelled out “Special Edition” for this 1977 Dodge Aspen SE Wagon, rather than using “SE”. If anyone is looking for what may be the nicest example out there, this one really appears to be special in more than… more»
Jan 30, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Handyman Project: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Wagon
The “Tri-Five” Chevrolets of 1955-57 were quite popular, selling about 4.5 million cars in three years. Yet, of all the models available, the two-door station wagons weren’t in big demand. All three series (150, 210, and Bel Air) had… more»
Jan 30, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Seventies Time Capsule: 1973 Ford Pinto Wagon
Love it or hate it, Ford’s subcompact Pinto loomed large over the decade of bell bottoms and disco. Over three million of these somewhat safety challenged economy cars were sold to Americans who were looking to save on gas… more»
Jan 30, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
No Reserve Project: 1972 Volvo 1800ES
With the production of its P1800 series nearing the end, Volvo introduced one final variant in 1972, a sports wagon they called the 1800ES. The ES had a short run lasting only two years, and by 1973 it was… more»
Jan 29, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Cleans Up Well: 1952 Plymouth Suburban
I’ve covered a lot of station wagons as of late – and by and large, they have an enthusiastic following. Perhaps it’s because if you are of a certain age, there was a Country Squire or a Kingswood Estate… more»
