This ash-trimmed Chrysler… wait, ash-trimmed? Aren’t those the trees that are being cut down now because of the emerald ash borer disease? Why not refer to this car as a woodie wagon? That would be another approach, other than… more»
Station Wagons
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One-Year-Only: 1969 Pontiac Custom S Station Wagon
If you’ve been in the market for a sort of uncommon A-Body and like family transporters, maybe this Pontiac Custom S wagon here on eBay would be a worthy contender. It still seems to be a mystery why Pontiac… more»
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Ready to Work: 1973 Land Rover 109 Series 2A
The Land Rover started with a Willys Jeep. Post-war Britain was reeling from damage, and demand for cars was at a nadir. No one could afford anything. Rover, maker of British luxury cars, needed a second act, and fast…. more»
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Quonset Hut Find: 1963 Citroen DS19 Break
The Citroen DS19 Break, or wagon, is a rare version of an already rare car. However, rare does not always translate to high values, and the unusual French car requires a passionate owner to be brought back to life…. more»
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Two-Door Terrific! 1959 Ford Ranch Wagon
We’ve covered a lot of two-door station wagons here on BF and I know that many of my “finds” have been in less than stellar condition. Well, that’s changing today as I have a 1959 Ford Ranch Wagon for… more»
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Rebuilt Engine: 1971 Volkswagen Type III
The VW Type I, also known as the Beetle, makes regular appearances here on BF, but the Type III, colloquially referred to as the Squareback, shows up with a lot less frequency. Digging into the history of the Type… more»
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Better Than a Trike: 1989 Reliant Rialto SE
Reliant might have been the oldest company that made the most models while still being obscure in the history of automaking. Founded in 1935 by Tom Lawrence Williams and E.S. Thompson, who built a prototype in Williams’ yard, Reliant… more»
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Mural Included: 1976 Ford Econoline
This 1976 Ford Econoline looks like a nice point of entry for someone who wants a real “van” but doesn’t want to go headlong into “van life” culture. That is to say you like the idea of a hobby… more»
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Backlot Project: 1980 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
This, my friends, is a car called a Ford Pinto. Have you seen one before? (crickets) Pintos, Vegas, and Chevettes aren’t muscle cars or classics but they’re usually interesting to see here and even more interesting to see in… more»
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Much Loved: 1956 Ford Country Sedan
Any classic car can look tired and frayed around the edges after more than sixty years, and this is particularly true of station wagons. They tend to live life harder than most, but this 1956 Ford Country Sedan is… more»
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Glorified Station Wagon: 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
Picture this- let’s go back to 1983, and suppose that the scriptwriters of Vacation had sent the family Vista Cruiser to a custom shop for a makeover instead of the crusher. Sure, the whole feel of the movie would… more»
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Former First Responder: 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ
Yeah, perhaps a sixties or seventies model ex-cop car with a factory police package would be cooler, but there’s something about this former first responder 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ here on Craigslist that’s kind of satisfying in its own… more»
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Nomad’s Cousin: 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Safari
The 1955-57 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad, a 2-door sport wagon, was a halo car for the GM division. Of the “Tri-Five” Chevies, the Nomad is the most collectible today. But many people forget that Pontiac had their own version… more»
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Museum Piece: 1980 Ford Country Squire
It isn’t every day that someone has the chance to park a museum piece in their garage, but that is the opportunity provided by this 1980 Ford Country Squire Station Wagon. It is a highly-optioned classic with seating room… more»
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One Owner: 1976 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Estate Wagon
The question is: if you have a nearly perfect example of a bad car, do you have a good car? Back to philosophy class we go, to grapple with this one-owner 1976 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Estate wagon, here on… more»
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Almost A Survivor! 1968 Plymouth Suburban
In my continual search for interesting station wagons to feature, Chevrolets and Fords continue to rule but that’s only because of their sheer ’60s/’70s volumes. Regardless, Plymouth sold about 56K “Suburban” station wagons in 1968, a solid showing, and… more»
