I love the seller’s description that this 1956 Ford station wagon “kinda drives”! I’m guessing that’s referring to the current fuel tank (otherwise known as a gas can) under the hood, the lack of a battery, and who knows… more»
Station Wagons
Jan 5, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Whale Of A Wagon: 1976 Ford LTD Country Squire
1976 was the high point in station wagon sales for the U.S., at almost 980,000 in sales, about 10% of the market for that year. In case you were wondering, minivan sales reportedly only make up about 2% of… more»
Jan 5, 2023 • For Sale • 43 Comments
13K Miles! 1967 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon
232 miles a year, that’s about how many miles this car has traveled each of its 56 years on the planet. Most of us ride a bike or hike more miles than that every year. This beautiful, reportedly rust-free… more»
Jan 4, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
French Wagon: 1992 Peugeot 505 SW8
The difference a tune-up, a good cleaning, and lots of quality photos can do! We featured this Peugeot back in September of 2022 when it was being offered on craigslist for $3,950 in Alabama. It’s now located in New… more»
Jan 4, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Upgraded V8: 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Station Wagon
While it isn’t perfect, this 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Station Wagon could provide its new owner with a world of possibilities. It runs and drives well, although its paint is tired, and there are developing rust issues. However, all of… more»
Jan 4, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Only 41K Miles! 1978 AMC Concord Wagon
“AMC ’78. The quality Americans want…The size America needs” so proclaimed American Motors’ publicity material from 45 years ago. And AMC had a lot of bases covered that year, especially with their new Concord compact. Hardly ever seen today,… more»
Jan 3, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Tri-Five Project: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The Chevy Nomad “sport wagon” was inspired by a 1954 Corvette-based concept car. A two-door station wagon, it shared no sheet metal with other Chevrolet wagons from behind the cowl. Produced between 1955 and 1957, it met with a… more»
Jan 1, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
The First SUV? 1960 Willys Station Wagon
We have had some healthy debates here on Barn Finds over the years as to what the first SUV was. Or, what the first SUV was after someone defined the term SUV. In either case, these vehicles come up… more»
Dec 31, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
53K-Mile 1986 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Silverado
It’s hard to believe that it took seven generations of the Chevy Suburban before they finally offered four doors. This is a big hauler and you want at least four doors in this beautiful blue beast. The seller has… more»
Dec 29, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Not Currently Roaming: 1954 Nash Rambler Cross Country Wagon
By 1954, Nash had carved out the economy compact car niche, where Rambler sales were providing a significant boost to overall Nash production. But a price war had broken out between Ford and Chevy, crushing profitability for most of… more»
Dec 29, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Body by Cantrell: 1950 Dodge B-108 Woodie
Wood-bodied station wagons gained in popularity in the 1930s and 1940s but became cost-prohibitive to build in the 1950s and were replaced by all steel-bodied coaches. J.T. Cantrell & Co. was one of the more prolific builders and was… more»
Dec 28, 2022 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Not a Taxi! 1967 Checker Marathon Wagon
When most folks think of the Checker automobile brand, a yellow taxicab comes to mind. And they would become quite prolific in the 1960s and 1970s in big cities like Chicago and New York. But Checker also sold a… more»
Dec 27, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
350 Vortec V8! 1956 Chevrolet 210 Handyman Wagon
With its lowered suspension and Cragar S/S wheels, this 1956 Chevrolet 210 Handyman Wagon doesn’t exactly qualify as a sleeper, although it does pack a decent surprise under the hood! And while the outside patina screams all-business, there are… more»
Dec 27, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve Sports Wagon: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
After already having been in production since 1961, Volvo introduced the final variation based on its P1800 series in 1972, the 1800ES. The car was styled as a sporty wagon, and for the final year of production in 1973,… more»
Dec 27, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Mystery Model: Citroen DS ID20 F Safari Wagon
I’m curious how many of our readers have ever experienced buying a car that’s represented as a cream puff but ends up being a lemon? It happened to yours truly twice in my younger years. Unbeknownst to me, my… more»
Dec 26, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Restore or Window Art? 1966 Piaggio APE
As World War II was ending, Piaggio began building scooters in Italy. They extended the product line in 1948 with the APE (pronounced ah-pay), which was a small utility vehicle that used a Vespa front end and engine. This… more»
