Old hearses and ambulances will pop up from time to time here on Barn Finds and most are tired or used up. Seldom are they in the kind of condition as this ’97 Lincoln conversion presents. So it begs… more»
Station Wagons
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Texas Find: 1987 Citroën CX 25 TRI Break
As one of the French Big Three – along with Peugeot and Renault – Citroën offered arguably the most unusual line of cars with some of the most unusual and now-legendary features, such as a hydraulic suspension and stepping… more»
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Ford’s Nomad: 1958 Ford Del Rio Ranch Wagon
The Del Rio was Ford’s second attempt at emulating Chevrolet’s unique Nomad sport wagon in the late 1950s. Like the Parklane of 1956, the 1957-58 Del Rio used a standard 2-door Ford wagon body with none of the special… more»
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Lakewood Wagon: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair
Chevrolet introduced the Corvair in 1960, its first foray into the compact car market. But it was different from the competition, with its air-cooled, rear-mounted engine. A variety of body styles were offered, including station wagons, which only in… more»
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Continuing A Legacy? 1975 Oldsmobile 442
Oh, what a year was 1975! If you were a domestic auto enthusiast, it was a lousy one! No more Plymouth Barracuda, Dodge Challenger, Camaro Z28, Pontiac GTO or SD-455 anything, AMC Javelin, or Buick GS – what a… more»
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Custom Patina: 1964 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan Wagon
When I first glanced at this station wagon, my initial thought was what a cool aged finish was on it, as it usually takes years for the paint to develop a patina such as this. But then I realized… more»
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Garage Find: 1967 Volvo 122S Wagon
The Volvo Amazon series had a long, slow start. It really began from mistakes made by young Jan Wilsgaard back in 1950. Responding to Volvo’s inclination to produce a four-seat passenger car, his design was V8 powered but unbearably… more»
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Roller Wagon: 1965 Chevrolet Biscayne
The 1965 model year was a banner one for Chevrolet, especially with record sales for full-size cars. That includes station wagons, which saw more than 184,000 builds across all three series: Biscayne, Bel Air, and Impala. The Biscayne was… more»
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Granny’s Grocery Getter: 1995 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
Excuse me for making a trip down Nostalgia Lane, but coming from a family that had two station wagons in the driveway in the 50’s and 60’s, this big, beautiful behemoth just speaks to me. The days of full-sized,… more»
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Terrific Driver: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
Volvo’s P1800 coupe astonished the competition, press, and customers alike when it arrived in 1961. Volvo’s staid reputation was suddenly in question thanks to the sporty P1800’s contemporary looks, 100 hp engine, and available overdrive. The new car was… more»
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Only One Left: 1954 Campbell-Built Body Chevrolet 4400
One of the well-known names in the Woody business from the days of yore is Robert Campbell, who purchased the old Waterloo Wagon Company in New York back in 1932 and transformed it into the Mid-State Body Company. Their… more»
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Sliding Roof! 1964 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire
In its waning years, what Studebaker didn’t have in terms of resources, it made up for in spirit. The company kept trying “new” things, like the Hawks in the 1950s and the Avanti in the 1960s. They also introduced… more»
Scarce Town & Country: 1953 Chrysler Windsor
Well, it’s not a two-door station wagon, a body style that often, today, captures the imagination, but this 1953 Chrysler Windsor discovery, courtesy of jonny, is still a fine find. The seller suggests that this wagon is a “scarce”… more»
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Spotless Survivor: 1963 Volvo 121 Station Wagon
When it comes to longevity, few classics can hold a candle to vehicles produced by Volvo. Designed to survive the rigors of the Swedish winter, almost any other environment is a walk in the park for these beauties. This… more»
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Final Year: 1993 Volvo 240 Station Wagon
Volvo introduced its 200 series of cars back in 1974, which included a wagon, with fans still fondly remembering these autos for their safety reputation and good reliability. After a nearly 20-year run, Volvo wrapped-up production of the 240… more»
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10-Passenger Wagon: 1968 Ford Country Squire
The Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon for more than 40 years. It began in 1950 as the age of the wood-bodied wagons was coming to an end, and then used wood-like paneling for the rest of the… more»
