Station Wagons

Good Buy or Goodbye? 1969 Saab 95

With over 110,000 Saab 95s being made over two decades, they aren’t unicorn rare but nice ones don’t come up for sale too often. And then again, sometimes nice ones come up for sale more than once. This 1969… more»

Nomadesque! 1973 Chevrolet V8 Vega Kammback

As we cover Chevrolet’s wayward Vega from time to time, the story always focuses on its ignominious aluminum/iron combo lump of an engine. And that’s not surprising as it was the number one objectional aspect of the entire car…. more»

396 V8: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon

The Chevy Caprice was introduced in mid-1965 as a response to the success Ford was having with its new LTD. Whereas the LTD was a gussied up Galaxie 500, the Caprice was an Impala decked out like a Buick…. more»

Pulled Behind An RV: 1981 Datsun 210 SL Wagon

As a west coast car that started out in Washington state, this 1981 Datsun 210 SL Wagon appears to be a solid example of a vehicle that’s rarely seen on the roads anymore. The seller has it listed here… more»

Boat Included! 1959 Rambler Six Cross Country

It’s not uncommon to see package deals here on Barn Finds. But it’s usually groups of the same or similar cars. In this case, this seller has a rather nice 1959 Rambler Six station wagon that is being sold… more»

Road Trip Ready: 1978 Pontiac Catalina Wagon

The clean lines of this 1978 Pontiac Catalina wagon give it a distinct and tailored look even if it was their base model. It’s unmistakably tied to other full-sized cars from Chevrolet and Buick but there’s something cool about… more»

Super Rare 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Station Wagon

UPDATE 3/16/22 – It’s been a little while now since we last saw this Cadillac Wagon. Well, it’s hit the market yet again, this time it’s in Warwick, New York, and is listed here on Facebook with an asking… more»

Garaged 35 Years: 1974 Ford Pinto

On the heels of the successful launch of the Maverick, Ford introduced an even smaller car in 1971, the Pinto. It was designed to compete against the sub-compact imports from Germany and Japan. Over 10 model years, the Pinto,… more»

Colonnade Wagon: 1976 Chevrolet Chevelle

General Motors redesigned all their mid-size cars in 1973, going with a Colonnade styling theme which provided sedan-like roofs with pillarless doors. The concept was that the autos would safer in the event of a rollover. The Chevelle was… more»

Flying Fishbowl: 1977 AMC Pacer

American Motors was always trying to play catch-up to the Detroit “Big 3”. So, when it came time to come up with a new compact to do battle in a fiercely competitive market, they rolled the dice in the… more»

Ambulance Project: 1958 Pontiac Bonneville

Superior Coach Company (and its successors) was in the business of building hearses, ambulances, limousines, and other “professional cars” for much of the 20th Century. Along with various Cadillac products, Pontiac’s Bonneville’s would also serve as donors for the… more»

25k Documented Miles: 1964 Oldsmobile F-85 Deluxe Station Wagon

When an owner makes what appears to be an outrageous claim about their low-mileage classic, I tend to look at such statements with skepticism. However, when they can back such claims with comprehensive documentation, that’s a game-changer. Such is… more»

454-Powered 1966 Chevrolet El Camino

The El Camino began in 1959 as Chevrolet’s response to Ford’s Ranchero, a car-based “gentleman’s pickup.” When the full-size Chevies were redesigned for 1961, the El Camino was dropped, only to return in 1964 as part of the new… more»

Bel Air Station Wagon: 1961 Chevrolet Parkwood

From 1959-61, Chevrolet gave its full-size stations wagons their own names. The Brookwood was the equivalent of the entry-level Biscayne, the Parkwood the middle-of-the-road Bel Air, and the Nomad trimmed along the levels of an Impala. This ’61 Parkwood… more»

New Wood Woodie! 1950 Ford Country Squire

Ford introduced its first all-new post-war automobiles in 1949 and wood-bodied station wagons were still in the mix. But the amount of wood deployed was reduced and would be replaced 100% by wood paneling in 1952. For 1950, these… more»

Monster Seagrave V12! 1951 Plymouth Suburban

The phrase “1950s Suburban” might call to mind idyllic planned neighborhoods, manicured lawns, and moms baking cookies, but this customized 1951 Plymouth Suburban in Murrieta, California downright savages that peaceful image. Its ripped away front clip, angry red 400+… more»

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