Ford introduced the Pinto in 1971, its first U.S. subcompact offering. The little car was in production for 10 years and sold more than 3 million units. Three body styles were available, including a 2-door station wagon. The seller… more»
Station Wagons
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17k Original Miles: 1960 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon
When the seller located this 1960 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon, it had been inactive for decades after its original owner placed it into storage. The extended hibernation means it has only clocked 17,500 miles, and in automotive terms,… more»
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Never Seen Snow: 1990 Buick Estate Wagon
I wish I could say that I have never seen snow, and that’s what the seller of this wagon says in their ad. This one has been stored during the winter and never driven on salty roads. This beautiful… more»
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Muscle Wagon: 1970 Dodge Coronet 440 Survivor
The Coronet nameplate was revived in 1965 and applied to Dodge’s B-body intermediates going forward. The restyle of 1970 brought a bold split grille/headlight arrangement that applied to all body styles, even a family station wagon. The seller, a… more»
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Package Deal: Pair of 1990s Buick Roadmasters
Buick dusted off the Roadmaster nameplate after 33 years and applied it to a series of sedans and station wagons produced from 1991 to 1996. It also revived a rear-wheel-drive platform which had been out of favor since the… more»
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Rare Long Roof: 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon
Talk about making a statement. Even the country club crowd back in 1958 would’ve been impressed with this station wagon: a glistening black (and chrome) 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon. It certainly had presence and didn’t blend into… more»
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Tin Woodie Project: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline
In the 1930s and 1940s, wood-bodied station wagons were all the rage. But a lot of hand labor and custom wood materials were needed, so they became too expensive to produce over time. 1948 was the last year of… more»
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Rare 1-Owner, 2-Door, 9-Passenger Wagon: 1957 Plymouth Suburban
The rise of station wagon sales in the 1950’s can be attributed to the postwar baby boom and the growth of what we call suburbia. For model year 1957, Ford was the wagon king selling almost 320,000 units, followed… more»
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Woodgrain Delete: 1995 Buick Roadmaster
The Buick Roadmaster is one of the greats. It is a name that is synonymous with American excellence, and to this day, we still perk up when a clean example of any generation comes up for sale. However, this… more»
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Only 17,650 Miles? 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari
Between 1955 and 1957, General Motors offered two “sport wagons”. Best remembered is the Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad with the custom body from the cowl back. But Pontiac also offered a similar wagon, the Star Chief Safari. Neither posted… more»
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Wagon Envy: 1954 Nash Rambler Custom Wagon
Custom station wagons aren’t exactly common, and when one comes with a documented show history stretching back more than two decades, it’s bound to attract attention. This 1954 Nash Rambler American Wagon, listed on eBay, is a heavily customized… more»
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24,600 Miles! 1960 Studebaker Lark VI Wagon
A 1960 Studebaker brochure touts the four-door wagon as having “Fashion with function.” I’ve never had either of those qualities, but this ’60 four-door wagon seems to fit the bill. The seller has this “original” but completely restored (I’m… more»
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Highly Original: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad Wagon
I know you didn’t ask, but in my opinion, the ’55-’57 Chevy Nomad Wagons are the best-looking station wagons ever produced. With a slanted B-Pillar that makes them appear to be moving forward, a ribbed top, seven vertical chrome… more»
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1 of 50? 1981 Ford Fairmont EV Wagon $750
Most of us have lived through at least one gas “crisis,” or if not an actual crisis, a period when prices went through the roof and availability sometimes was questionable. Companies would invariably rally around the notion of creating… more»
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Barn Find Update 2: 1977 Mercury Bobcat Wagon
UPDATE – This lingering 1977 Mercury Bobcat Wagon is still for sale, and this is strike three. They say that if it doesn’t sell at $4,000 by the end of the month, they’ll keep it and redo it themselves. It… more»
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Miniature Family Hauler: 1961 Hillman Minx Estate
There must have been a fun camaraderie in driving an imported car in the United States back in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Cars such as Volkswagens, Renaults, Hillmans, and English Fords offered a compact, efficient alternative to… more»
