Wood-bodied sedans and station wagons came into their own in the 1930s, though they date back even further. They were a thing of beauty when maintained, but doing so as well as building them was an expensive process. So,… more»
Station Wagons
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Package Deal: 1962 Rambler Wagon and Shasta Camper
Here’s a package deal that is likely to be a one-of-a-kind combination. It includes a 1962 AMC Rambler Classic Cross Country station wagon. And a 1962 Shasta Deluxe 19’ Camper. Both were restored in the same color scheme. They’ve… more»
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Rare in Red: 1991 Volvo 240
It’s hard to ignore an ordinary car when it appears in a unicorn color. The classic Volvo 240 is basically the textbook example for painting a car in silver, white, or gray, so it’s always a treat when one… more»
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Shooting Brake: 1974 Reliant Scimitar GTE
The Reliant Scimitar was produced in England from 1964 through 1986 in one flavor or another – coupe, estate (wagon), convertible. It’s possibly the longest-running car that you’ve never heard of. The estate was conceived in 1967 to augment… more»
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Solid Arizona Wagon: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500
Survivor is a term commonly used by sellers to describe automobiles, and often, certain aspects of a vehicle don’t meet the definition of an all-original example. However, sometimes they get it right, or at least come close. The owner… more»
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Fuel Injected 289: 1965 Ford Falcon Station Wagon
The seller describes this 1965 Ford Falcon Station Wagon as rare. With the company selling only 14,911 four-door examples in that model year, it appears to tick that box. Buyers could order their new toy with a 289ci V8,… more»
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Go Cross Country: 1963 AMC Rambler Classic 770
American Motors redesigned its “bread and butter” cars in 1963, the Rambler Classic and Ambassador. The changes were significant enough to impress Motor Trend, which bestowed “Car of the Year” honors on the whole line. The 770 model was the… more»
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3-Seater! 1966 AMC Ambassador 880
Throughout the 1960s, the Ambassador was American Motors’ top-of-the-line automobile. And to make it more distinctive than the Classic it was based upon, the 1965-66 Ambassadors gained wheelbase and unique styling, including stacked headlights. This 1966 edition is a… more»
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3 Rows, 5-Speeds: 1991 Peugeot 505 SW8
A few years ago, I would have been all over this rare Peugeot wagon that’s an 8-seater and equipped with the rare 5-speed manual. The SW8 version of the classic 505 is known for being good at several desirable… more»
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Ex-Air Force 1972 Ford Custom 500 Ranch Wagon
It’s good fun to find a car that has done its civic duty in some capacity, such as this 1972 Ford Custom 500 Ranch Wagon with “Dual-Facing Rear Seats.” According to the seller, it was shipped from its Los… more»
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One-Family Original: 1938 Ford Deluxe Woodie Wagon
We’ve been lucky enough to see quite a few classics with a long-term ownership history at Barn Finds, but this 1938 Ford Deluxe Woodie Wagon takes that concept to the extreme. This eighty-eight-year-old gem has been part of the… more»
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Sliding Roof: 1964 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire
Despite its financial woes after the Packard merger went bust in the 1950s, Studebaker continued to try to be innovative when and where it could. One example is the Wagonaire station wagon, based on the Lark/Daytona. Its claim to… more»
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Desert Patina Galore: 1957 Buick Special Estate Wagon
Hardtops – especially four-door hardtops – were a big deal to the Big Three in the 1950’s. And for the 1957 model year, GM combined the pizazz of a pillarless four-door hardtop with the utility of a station wagon… more»
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Rare Wagon: 1960 Buick Invicta Estate
Enthusiasts with families sometimes face limited options when selecting a classic to park in their garages. However, this 1960 Buick Invicta Estate could fulfill all their needs, and then some. Its presentation is impressive, it features a powerful V8… more»
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Field Find Wagon: 1972 Plymouth Fury Suburban
Most folks relate the Suburban nameplate to a big Chevrolet SUV. But 50 or more years ago, it applied to a full-size station wagon sold by Plymouth. The seller has an example from 1972 (the seller is unsure of… more»
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4-Speed Wagon: 1964 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu
General Motors introduced four mid-size cars in 1964, with three of them being compacts that were promoted. The all-new entry was the Chevelle, which quickly became Chevrolet’s second-best-selling automobile. 15,000 were Malibu 2-seat 4-door wagons with a V8 like… more»
