Station Wagons

Shorty Wagon! 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

From 1955 through 1957, Chevy’s Bel Air series offered a 2-door station wagon. But it was the sporty Nomad which failed to catch on with buyers at the time. But you could get the Bel Air as a 4-door… more»

1947 Plymouth Woody Wagon Project

Who doesn’t love to at least look at a woody wagon? Even if you wouldn’t own it, the craftsmanship, the beauty, and simply the fact that we don’t make wood cars any longer – evokes admiration. Ornamental mass-produced wood-bodied… more»

4-Speed Swap: 1980 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon

Oftentimes, we look at certain collector or enthusiast cars and say, “If only it came with a stick.” While I have no grand aversion to automatics, there is a general feeling that a manual will be less costly to… more»

Innovative Design: 1974 Pontiac Grand Safari Station Wagon

Some automotive innovations create a wave within the industry and show incredible longevity. Others blaze brightly and briefly across the sky before disappearing into the pages of history. This 1974 Pontiac Grand Safari features an innovation that falls into… more»

Uniquely American: 1936 Ford Woodie Wagon

When we think of American automobiles, we generally think of iconic cars like the Model T Ford, the Model A, Mustangs, Corvettes, and Shelby Cobras (not 100% American, but…).  A lesser-known American icon would be the woodie wagon.  From… more»

Original 360: 1977 Dodge Monaco Crestwood Wagon

UPDATE 7/11/2022 – This Wagon has been relisted, here on eBay, where it’s currently bid up to $6,200. Will it find a new owner this go around? FROM 6/9/2022 – Parting with a classic car can be difficult, especially… more»

Kammback Wagon: 1972 Chevrolet Vega GT

Introduced in 1971, the subcompact Chevy Vega should have been a winner. A lot of planning went into the new car, but Chevy dropped the ball in terms of quality control, so they developed an initial bad rap. With… more»

Vacation Tribute: 1988 Ford LTD Country Squire

By the 1980s, Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon would have a very long name: Ford LTD Crown Victoria Country Squire. The wagon had miles and miles of fake woodgrain paneling on the doors, fenders, and just about everywhere else. Which… more»

Tiny Mini-Van: 1958 Fiat 600 Multipla

In case you never heard of it, the Multipla was a 4-door MPV (not much different than an SUV or van today) based on the Fiat 600’s drivetrain and the 1100’s front suspension. It could sit up to six… more»

Last Ride Project: 1959 Cadillac Eureka Hearse

Because of its size and luxurious appointments, Cadillac is one of the most popular cars to be converted into hearses and ambulances. This 1959 Cadillac was built by the Eureka Mfg. Co. whose roots go back to 1871. It… more»

Final Year Pony: 1980 Ford Pinto Station Wagon

For a car that caused quite a bit of fanfare when it was introduced in 1971, it’s kind of sad that the Ford Pinto is largely remembered for the detonating fuel tanks when somebody plowed into the rear.  Be… more»

Original 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon

Just because you have a growing family, why should you miss out on everything a high-performance classic offers? That’s where this 1966 Impala Wagon step in to fill the void. It has enough space to accommodate eight people, while… more»

Resto-Mod Ex-Military 1941 Dodge WC-26 Carry All!

When it comes to wartime military vehicles, the Jeep is probably the first to come to mind, but Dodge was also a fairly large provider of utility trucks for our armed forces.  Dodge contributed over 337,000 4X4 units to… more»

New Crate Engine! 1975 Renault R12 Wagon

As we know, I have a history of buying and attempting to revitalize obscure projects. Those days are behind me – mostly – as it’s just too much work to nurse oddball cars back to life, and usually for… more»

Ultimate Family Hauler! 455 Powered 1972 Buick Estate

If Buick’s mid-sized 1972 Vista Cruiser Sportwagon leaves you wanting more, step up to the top-shelf gargantu-wagon, the Estate. This 1972 Buick Estate Wagon in Mankato, Minnesota comes with more cargo space that a Viking Longboat, plus a roof… more»

Ready To Use! 1956 Willys Station Wagon

The Willys Jeep Station Wagon (2WD) and Utility Wagon (4WD) have very interesting histories. This particular machine has received a lot of refurbishment, mostly mechanical, and is ready to perform its original role as “a comfortable family car.” Wait,… more»

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