In the 1960s, the Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country was akin to the Ford LTD Country Squire, but without the woodgrain side paneling. They were huge station wagons and came in a 4-door hardtop configuration for much of… more»
Station Wagons
Nov 27, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Muscle Wagon: 500HP 1972 Dodge Polara 440
The Polara joined the Dodge line-up in 1960 as their top-tier product, though it would later be succeeded by the Monaco in that role. The marketing guys chose the name to capitalize on the Space Race of the early… more»
Nov 27, 2022 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Low Rider Ranch Wagon: 1953 Ford
We cover a lot of two-door station wagons on Barn Finds, but often they are on the way down or have already hit bottom. That leaves one with decisions to make regarding a potential restoration, as in, is it… more»
Nov 25, 2022 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Same Owner 50 Years: 1970 Ford Country Squire
The Country Squire line of station wagons was a Ford staple for more than 40 years beginning with the “Woodies” of the early 1950s. Even when real wood was no longer used in wagon production, the tradition continued on… more»
Nov 23, 2022 • For Sale • 23 Comments
22k Original Miles: 1978 Chrysler LeBaron Town & Country Station Wagon
Rightly or wrongly, the Chrysler LeBaron released in 1977 is considered the company’s First Generation model. That is technically correct because it was the first time the company applied the badge to anything but an Imperial. This generation also… more»
Nov 23, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Turbo Terrific: 1996 Volvo 850 R Estate
Although Volvo survived for decades on a reputation for producing safe but conservative vehicles, the company demonstrated the ability to create some potent models. One such vehicle was the 1996 850 R Estate. It took family motoring to a… more»
Nov 20, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Look Ma-No B Pillar! 1960 Mercury Commuter
The idea of a hard-top station wagon was pretty heady stuff back in the ’50s. Hardtop passenger cars had only been introduced at the beginning of the decade but starting in 1957, Mercury carried the open, airy design over… more»
Nov 18, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Who Ya Gonna Call? 1959 Cadillac Ecto-1 Tribute
Clones of movie cars are nothing new, and I’m sure we’ve all seen at least one Bullitt Mustang or General Lee tribute. One of the most memorable movies of the 1980s was Ghostbusters, and the undoubted automotive star was… more»
Nov 17, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1 of 1,100: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle
The Chevelle was a new car in 1964, filling a void between the full-size Impala/Bel Air/Biscayne and the compact Chevy II/Nova. It would become an extremely popular part of the Chevrolet line-up, selling more than 370,000 copies in its… more»
Nov 17, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Surf’s Up! 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Wagon
Often, the seller of an old and forlorn station wagon will suggest that it would make a “cool surf wagon” or some similar undertaking as its next station in life. In the case of this 1951 Chevrolet Styleline, it… more»
Nov 16, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Simply Stunning: 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
Owning a vehicle that allows the entire family to experience the classic motoring experience offers a wonderful bonding opportunity, and this 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is ideal for that role. It presents superbly, and its third-row seating provides accommodation… more»
Nov 16, 2022 • Exclusives • 30 Comments
BF Exclusive: 1967 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
The Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is one of those oddly iconic vehicles. It isn’t well known because of its performance or rarity, no it’s well known because so many of them served as hard-working family haulers. If you grew up… more»
Nov 16, 2022 • For Sale • 97 Comments
Monster Wagon: 1972 Ford Country Squire
Update 11/15/22 – We aren’t sure if this wild wagon has changed hands since we first featured it, but it has popped up once again here on craigslist with a huge price cut! It has moved across the country… more»
Nov 15, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Willing Wagon: 1971 Toyota Corolla
The Toyota Corolla debuted in 1966 as a subcompact and is still going strong in 2022 on its 12th generation. It helped Toyota to firmly establish its presence in the U.S. car market, and over time became a very… more»
Nov 15, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Hemi Hauler! 1956 Chrysler Town and Country
Just before cars went full-on Interstate Cruiser with 900-pound bumpers and rocketship fins, showrooms offered the stately and handsome design of this 1956 Chrysler Windsor Town and Country station wagon. The never-restored classic comes to market here on Facebook… more»
Nov 14, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
396 V8 Power! 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Wagon
With the advent of the compact market segment in the late 1950s, a gap between the new smaller cars and Detroit’s full-size transports quickly developed. Ford was perhaps the first to respond by creating a mid-size or intermediate series… more»
