Toyota nurtured its “luxury niche” ambitions in its home market for several years before finally sending its best offering to the American market in 1978. Called the Cressida, it sold in small numbers at first, thanks to a high… more»
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Stash Of Over 20 Classic Chevrolets For Sale
When you run across a car collection, you’ll find that it often focuses on a type of car, a particular brand, or even a specific model. In the case of this assortment in Gretna, Nebraska, it’s comprised of 1961… more»
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Simply Stunning: 1957 Buick Series 40 Riviera Estate Wagon
Some classics are so stunning they almost defy the written word. This 1957 Buick Riviera Estate Wagon is just such a vehicle. It isn’t 100% original, but little about this gem warrants criticism. From its sparkling paint and chrome… more»
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Bits and Pieces: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
Chevrolet and Pontiac rolled out their versions of a new “Sport Wagon” in 1955. In the Chevy camp, it was called the Nomad, while at Pontiac it was the Safari. They shared the basic body shell, but the front… more»
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Unrestored Treasure: 1972 Ford LTD Country Squire
Ford’s first factory-built station wagon hit the roads in 1929. With a body made mostly of wood from the company’s own forests, that early wagon started a trend catering to elite buyers that lasted for decades. Hotels used station… more»
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Small Survivor: 1978 Toyota Corolla Wagon
We’ve only seen two 1978 Toyota Corolla Wagons here on Barn Finds over the years, maybe because they’ve all rusted away by now or had some other issue. They made quite a few of them so that would be… more»
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1 of 4 Estate Wagon? 1963 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
Rolls-Royce has always signified the “lifestyles of the rich and famous” and the 1955 to 1966 Silver Cloud was no exception. Of 2,238 built across 12 years, 121 of them were turned over to custom coach builder H.J. Mulliner… more»
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Corvette Powered! 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
This 1990 Oldsmobile isn’t any ordinary Custom Cruiser. It’s a custom Custom Cruiser. It offers a fantastic alternative for someone seeking a classic Station Wagon with performance credentials because its engine bay houses a fire-breathing Corvette V8. It is… more»
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Rebuilt Tin Woodie! 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe
In the 1940s, the wood-bodied station wagon (aka woodie or woody) was popular. And increasingly expensive to build and maintain. So, after World War II, the genre began disappearing in favor of a full metal body. The last one… more»
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Double Duty Beauty: 1957 Buick Century Caballero Estate Wagon
When Buick reintroduced and updated its Century line-up for a second generation starting in 1954, the company used its lighter-weight Special body but kept engine sizes up, leading to the nickname “banker’s hot rod”. Buick’s flirtation with wagons began… more»
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GTX Wagon Tribute? 1970 Plymouth Sport Satellite
The Sport Satellite was the upper trim level of Plymouth’s mid-size cars in the late 1960s/early 1970s. While hardtops and convertibles were popular, the Sport Satellite also came as station wagons with seating for either six or nine passengers…. more»
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Original 409: 1965 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon
This 1965 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon could be considered a genuine muscle Wagon. Its exterior and wider wheels give it a menacing appearance, an impression reinforced by the 409ci V8 under the hood. It isn’t perfect, but it should… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1956 Buick Special Wagon
In 1956, the Special was Buick’s entry-level series, positioned below the Super, Century, and Roadmaster. But across that range of models, there were only two station wagons, one of which was the Special Estate Wagon. This is one of… more»
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Single Family Wagon: 1971 Mercury Montego MX
In the late 1960s/early 1970s, the Montego was Mercury’s version of Ford’s mid-size Torino. And, within the Montego lineup, the MX was a step up in trim compared to the base model. This sweet station wagon has been in… more»
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Rare 400: 1967 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
Enthusiasts with a family often face limited choices when searching for a classic to park in their garage. A Station Wagon is the obvious candidate, but locating a vehicle that stands apart from the crowd can be challenging. That’s… more»
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1972 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan 460 V8
If Burt Reynolds had needed a station wagon for his movie White Lightning, this could have been a contender – even though his was a ’71 Custom 500 sedan. This 1972 Ford Galaxie 500 Country Sedan Wagon has stealth… more»
