The seller tells us that this 1942 Ford ambulance is “incredibly rare”. Well, being a domestic ’42 anything makes it rare, the ambulance part contributes the “incredibly” part I suppose. Also considered to be rough, a true understatement, this… more»
Station Wagons
Nov 12, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Headers?! 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
When I do some research on how many 1968 Chevrolets, of all stripes, that we have covered on Barn Finds, the results seem endless. The bowtie had it all goin’ on in that year, full-size, Corvettes, Camaros, Novas, Chevelles,… more»
Nov 8, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
End Of The Line: 1966 Studebaker Wagonaire
The end! Yes, an odd way to start a post. What this means, of course, is the end of Studebaker. They shut down their South Bend, Indiana plant in December of ’63 and kept their Hamilton, Ontario operation running… more»
Nov 8, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Colonnade Carrier: 1977 Pontiac LeMans Safari
GM’s colonnade intermediates (1973-1977) always stir some debate. Many dislike them when compared to the uber-popular 1968-1972 predecessor while others sing their praises – and they did have some, operationally speaking. All four, the Chevrolet Chevelle, Pontiac LeMans, Oldsmobile… more»
Nov 4, 2022 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Formidable Project: 1957 Goliath 1100 Kombi
The story of Goliath is the story of Carl Borgward, a German industrialist who levered the circumstance of bankruptcy declared by Hansa-Lloyd by merging it into his own enterprise in the mid-1920s. By 1929, the company was making cars… more»
Nov 3, 2022 • Auctions • 48 Comments
BF Auction: 1986 Volvo 240 Wagon
If you are familiar with old Volvos, then you know that the brand used to be more associated with durability than luxury. Many of the high-mileage record holders are Volvos and if you couldn’t tell already, I love them!… more»
Nov 2, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
No Rear Doors! 1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
You spy a Nomadesque car like this 1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser and you think, wow, how unique – someone really wanted to make a statement by creating something that never existed. I have seen four-door models reduced to two,… more»
Nov 1, 2022 • For Sale • 42 Comments
44K-Mile Estate Find: 1977 Ford LTD II Wagon
One of the most confusing car names, maybe of all time, was the LTD II. The Mustang II was a sort of confusing name, but not really since it was the second-generation Mustang. The LTD II wasn’t a second-generation… more»
Oct 31, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Well-Documented: 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe Woody Wagon
The 1950 Ford Custom series included sedans, coupes, and station wagons, even a convertible, most offered with either Ford’s in-line six-cylinder or its V8. These were hearty sellers as a group, with over 800,000 versions finding new owners. The… more»
Oct 29, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Early SUV: 1960 Willys Jeep Utility Wagon
Willys is famous for making the all-purpose Jeep during (and after) World War II. The name lives on today as a part of the Chrysler Corporation portfolio. After the war, they began making a station wagon (2WD) and a… more»
Oct 28, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
One of None? 1965 Ford Mustang Wagon
In 1965, the Ford Mustang was the hottest new car going. In the first 18 months, the company sold more than 680,000 of them. Sport coupes, fastbacks, and convertibles – but not a single station wagon. That’s because one… more»
Oct 25, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Wagons Ho! 1963 Chevrolet Biscayne
Introduced In 1958, the Biscayne was Chevrolet’s entry-level full-size car through 1975 (except for the Delray in ’58). It was often purchased in numbers for fleet service, such as taxi cabs. This 1963 six-passenger station wagon has had a… more»
Oct 24, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Not a Nomad! 1956 Pontiac Safari
Today, the 1955-57 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad is a coveted automobile. The sport wagon only lasted three years, and production numbers were somewhat low, so Chevy didn’t continue with it in 1958. However, let’s not forget that Pontiac had… more»
Oct 24, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Surf’s Up! 1963 Ford Falcon Squire
In 1960, Ford introduced its compact Falcon to supply a developing desire for smaller cars after the excesses of the 1950s. The Falcon was penned by Robert McNamara – yes, that McNamara, later named US Secretary of Defense –… more»
Oct 23, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Customized V8 Ride! 1950 Nash
Nash Motors was around from 1916 to 1954, at which time it acquired Hudson Motor Car to become American Motors. In 1949, they introduced the Airflyte whose design was based upon aerodynamics much like the Chrysler Airflows of the… more»
Oct 23, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Packardbaker? Supercharged 1957 Packard Clipper Station Wagon
It would be fairly easy to write a few pages just about the Packard and Studebaker merger, an event that took place in 1954 that most auto enthusiasts don’t seem to have a lot of favorable memories of. Some… more»
