“Parts Bin Specials” are common in the automotive world. Companies generally create them out of existing production parts to produce a limited edition or premium version of an existing model. Less common is a manufacturer’s need to utilize this… more»
Station Wagons
Apr 24, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Euro Diesel Import: 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon Wesfalia
The Volkswagen Vanagon is the sort of vehicle that demands you adhere to the adage that a road trip isn’t about the destination but what happens along the way. In other words, you’re not going anywhere fast, so just… more»
Apr 23, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
1-of-419: 1961 Dodge Polara Hardtop Station Wagon
Claiming that any classic is rare can be a slippery slope. There will always be enthusiasts willing to question that claim with supporting evidence. If the vehicle has undergone any form of modifications, that further muddies the water. How… more»
Apr 20, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Tidy Driver: 1934 Ford Model 40 Woody Station Wagon
Something is enticing about loading the tribe into a classic station wagon and heading out on the road for an adventure. You could select virtually any station wagon on the planet, and it would perform admirably. Alternatively, you could… more»
Apr 20, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Detroit Diesel 5-Speed! 1973 International Travelall
With all of the reintroductions and reinventions of either current or former vehicles, I keep waiting for International – or Navistar International – to reintroduce a modern version of the Travelall. This unique diesel-powered 5-speed 1973 International 1210 Travelall… more»
Apr 18, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Accidentally Preserved: 1946 Ford Super Deluxe Woody Wagon
Classic car owners will occasionally perform work on a vehicle with the best intentions. Often, the result will leave a subsequent owner with significant effort and expense to return the vehicle to its former glory. For this 1946 Ford… more»
Apr 18, 2022 • For Sale • 41 Comments
The Anti-SUV: 1977 Mercury Colony Park
Surprisingly, this beautiful 1977 Mercury Colony Park isn’t really that big, comparatively, despite how huge it appears or how big you may remember them being. It’s under nineteen feet in length and while that’s still big, there were longer… more»
Apr 17, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Fishbowl Woodie! 1977 AMC Pacer
When you are number four, you have to try harder. Such was the case with American Motors, which was always in the shadows of the “Big 3” (GM, Ford, and Chrysler). They came up with cars that were different… more»
Apr 17, 2022 • Auctions • 10 Comments
English Woodie! 1950 Austin A-70 Countryman
U.S. carmakers didn’t have the market to themselves for wood-bodied station wagons after World War II. British manufacturers like Austin got into the act, too, with a small wagon built on the A-70 Countryman platform. They have an unusual… more»
Apr 14, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Spotless 1991 Ford LTD Country Squire
Let’s be honest; the full-sized station wagon is undoubtedly dead. Minivans and SUVs sounded their death knell, and there’s no evidence that manufacturers are considering reintroducing them any time soon. That’s a shame because they offered buyers unrivaled versatility… more»
Apr 13, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Barn Find Wagon: 1971 Volkswagen Squareback
In general, air-cooled Volkswagen enthusiasts tend to land on Beetles, Buses, and Karmann Ghias as their preferred models to collect. The Squareback is less often seen as a car worth owning, even though it’s arguably just as cool as… more»
Apr 10, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Early “Crossover”: 1984 AMC Eagle
American Motors rolled the dice (once again) in the 1980s and came up with the Eagle, a 4X4 family car that would be considered a “crossover” 30 years later. The Eagle combined the comfort of an automobile with the… more»
Apr 9, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Former Ambulance: 1954 Ford Courier
Beginning in 1952, Ford used the Courier name on a variety of vehicles, usually delivery wagons or pickup trucks. At first, it was a delivery model based on the base 2-door station wagon, the Mainline. This 1954 edition was… more»
Apr 9, 2022 • Auctions • 13 Comments
390 V8 Project: 1966 Ford Country Squire
From 1950 to 1991, the Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon. In its earliest years, the Squire was a true “Woodie” but those wood panels were soon replaced by facsimile components. From its middle years forward, it was… more»
Apr 9, 2022 • Auctions • 16 Comments
Two For One: 1960 Ford Falcon Project Pair
Ford, Chevrolet, and Plymouth would all jump into the new compact car market space in 1960 (Studebaker and American Motors got there the year before). The Ford entry would be the rather simple Falcon, whereas Chevy would have the… more»
Apr 9, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
V8/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Wagon
When Chevrolet was developing its Vega model, they toyed with the idea of several different engine choices. Some proceeded as far as the prototype stage, but others were deemed unviable. While it was marketed as a subcompact, one car… more»
