The story goes that, due to the steel shortage during World War II, manufacturers began using wood as replacements for body panels. Hence, the “woody” was born. The style maintained popularity throughout the decades, even so much as starting… more»
Station Wagons
Feb 25, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1988 Subaru GL-10 Turbo Wagon
I could have left the question mark off of the title, this 1988 Subaru GL-10 Turbo wagon has to be the nicest one left. If there’s a nicer one, let us know. The seller has this jewel box listed… more»
Feb 25, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Low Mileage 1968 Volvo 122S Wagon
Someone is going to get a very good classic car. This 1968 Volvo 122S wagon, from the tail end of 122S production, has only 59,989 miles on the odometer and is sparkling in all the places where they’re usually… more»
Feb 25, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Original Paint: 1960 Hillman Husky
UPDATE 02/25/2022: It seems that some sellers can’t strike it lucky when they place their beloved classic on the market and will employ interesting tactics in any subsequent sales attempts. That appears to be the case with the owner… more»
Feb 20, 2022 • For Sale • 2 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1956 Chevy 210 Wagon
After a successful launch in 1955 of what would become known as the Tri-Five Chevies, the 1956 models were little changed other than taillights and turn signals. The 210 would continue as the mid-range offering, sandwiched between the 150… more»
Feb 20, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
38K-Mile California Car: 1964 Ford Falcon Wagon
Ford offered an incredible number of body styles for the Falcon including two and four-door sedans, a two-door hardtop and a two-door convertible, and my favorite, the two-door sedan delivery. They also made two-door and four-door station wagons as… more»
Feb 18, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Unrestored Rarity: 1967 Mercury Meteor Wagon
Mercury enthusiasts will likely recognize the Meteor name from its brief stint in the U.S. in the early 1960s. Like Ford did with the Galaxie, the Meteor was a marketing ploy to appeal to the excitement surrounding the Space… more»
Feb 17, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
High Performance 390: 1964 Ford Country Squire Wagon
It can be too easy to throw the term “total package” at any classic car, but that could be appropriate for this 1964 Ford Country Squire. Not only does it present beautifully following a total restoration, but the V8… more»
Feb 16, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Original 429: 1970 Ford LTD Country Squire
Ah, the humble station wagon. Once the preserve of the average family, they have morphed into one of the “must-have” vehicles in the current classic market. Good examples can generate plenty of interest when they hit the market, as… more»
Feb 15, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Modern 5.2-Liter V8! 1969 Dodge Polara Wagon
The Polara nameplate appeared on Dodge cars beginning in 1960 and would stick around until 1973. At first a full-size car, the Polara became as intermediate about mid-way through its time in the Chrysler fold. This 9-passenger Polara station… more»
Feb 12, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Kombi! 1967 Mercedes-Benz 200D
OK folks, it’s Gullwing Motor Cars time! And today, instead of the usual Aston Martin or Porsche, we have a 1967 Mercedes-Benz 200D estate or kombi (or station wagon as we usually call them). This very sharp-looking wagon is… more»
Feb 12, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
One-Owner Survivor: 1974 Datsun 610
The Nissan Bluebird was one of the cars that helped the Japanese manufacturer begin to capture market share in the U.S. On these shores, the cars were known as the Datsun 510 and 610 as it wasn’t until the… more»
Feb 12, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Now With Four Doors: 1958 Pontiac Safari
Just as the better-known Chevrolet Nomad station wagon grew two extra doors for model year 1958, so did Pontiac’s Safari, or in this case what was now known as a “Star Chief Custom Safari”. Two-door wagons were still around… more»
Feb 12, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Good Buy? 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
SUV sales are about 50% of all vehicles sold in the US today with sedans way down in the 20-22% range. I don’t know what the percentage of luxury SUV sales are but this 1988 Jeep Grand Cherokee would… more»
Feb 10, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Solid Survivor: 1972 Volkswagen Squareback
While it never achieved quite the cult status of the Beetle, Volkswagen’s Squareback still retains a strong following in the classic car community. It brought additional levels of flexibility and refinement over its sibling, and good examples can command… more»
Feb 10, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
390-Powered Wagon: 1963 Ford Country Squire
With classic station wagons continuing to gain traction in the market, it is never a surprise to find one where the bidding is spirited when it is listed for sale. Such is the case with this 1963 Ford Country… more»
