Here’s a continuation idea, a “Who done it” series to try to figure out the origins of some of our more unusual finds. Take this 1953 Cadillac for example, Peter R. found the listing for this Nashville, Tennessee domiciled… more»
Station Wagons
Aug 7, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Chevy Vega Clone: 1978 Pontiac Sunbird Wagon
The Pontiac Sunbird was a copy of the 1970s Chevy Monza, which was also duplicated by Buick and Oldsmobile. A station wagon was added to the lineup in 1978, but it was a rework of the discontinued Astre, which… more»
Aug 7, 2022 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Nomad Redux? 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle 300
Chevrolet’s original Nomad (’55-’57) was an arguable success. Reaching a sales total of about 22K units, it probably had a more limited appeal than most station wagons due to its price, and of course, its two-door body style –… more»
Aug 4, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Fabulous No Reserve: 1957 Mercury Colony Park
Talk about wow factor! I have been on a station wagon sojourn of sorts lately and this 1957 Mercury Colony Park may be the best of the best. It’s not just its spectacular condition that is so remarkable, but… more»
Aug 4, 2022 • Auctions • 21 Comments
BF Auction: V6-Powered 1975 Chevrolet Vega Kammback GT
The owner of this 1975 Chevrolet Vega Kammback GT believes it is the only examples in this exact specification left in existence. They purchased the vehicle in Brownsville, Texas, and placed it on stands to perform a restoration in… more»
Aug 4, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Trophy-4 Engine: 1962 Pontiac Tempest
Pontiac intended to get into the compact car game in 1961 with a clone of Chevy’s new Corvair. But instead, they got a different car that was unique in its own engineering. Named the Tempest, its standard motor would… more»
Aug 2, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
454 V8 Sleeper! 1989 Chevrolet Caprice
The Caprice emerged in 1965 as a gussied-up Impala, Chevrolet’s answer to the new Ford LTD, which was a fancy Galaxie 500. It would soon become a series of its own and U.S. production continued as a rear-wheel-drive car… more»
Jul 30, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Same Family 46 Years: 1970 Mercury Colony Park
Life is full of choices. Paper or plastic? Window or aisle seat? Woodgrain accents or no woodgrain? If a buyer was looking at a Mercury Marquis wagon in this era, those who wanted woodgrain went for a Marquis Colony… more»
Jul 28, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Hemi Powered: 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country
Older station wagons remain a strong performer in the classic market with a lack of new alternatives. That is one factor that will attract some potential buyers to this 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country. Its cause is… more»
Jul 27, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Special Delivery? 1958 Chevrolet Delray Utility
This one lept off the webpage at me. I know there’s a lot of interest in two-door station wagons, but how about a sedan delivery – another body style that is long gone from the modern carscape? Our subject… more»
Jul 27, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Divine Survivor: 1948 Buick Super Woody Wagon
Buick Super production began in 1940 and extended – with a couple of years’ hiatus during WWII – through 1958. The “Super” moniker was used variously along with “Super Eight” or “Buick Eight”, referring to the venerable Fireball straight… more»
Jul 27, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Pinto’s Cousin: 1977 Mercury Bobcat Villager
Ford joined the subcompact car movement in 1971 with the Pinto, which would go on to sell three million copies in 10 years. I’m betting that Mercury didn’t plan to enter that market until the OPEC oil embargo in… more»
Jul 24, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
302 V8 Transplant! 1973 Ford Pinto
In the late 1960s, Volkswagen and the Japanese imports were taking a bigger and bigger slice of the market away from U.S. automakers. Ford’s response would be the Pinto, new for 1971 and part of the mix for the… more»
Jul 23, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Last Plated In 1982! 1959 Ford Edsel Villager
The Edsel debuted with a lot of fanfare and hoopla in 1958 as Ford executives were convinced there was a need for a fourth brand in the company’s stable. But it turned out to be the wrong car at… more»
Jul 23, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
OHV V8 Powered 1954 Ford Country Squire Wagon!
Termite-proof is one way you could describe this 1954 Ford Country Squire. Still referred to as a “Woodie”, the last of the true wood components was used on the ’53 edition and even then it was just the trim… more»
Jul 22, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Simply Spotless: 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
We will occasionally see cars at Barn Finds where mere words don’t seem to do them justice. Such is the case with this 1957 Chevrolet Nomad. Its presentation is stunning, and it needs nothing but a new owner ready… more»
