Old station wagons continue to grace the webpages of Barn Finds but today’s discovery of a 1959 Pontiac Safari is the first that I have encountered that isn’t a two-door Nomadesque version. It’s pretty outstanding if for no other… more»
Station Wagons
Dec 30, 2021 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Rare Dangel 4×4: 1985 Peugeot 505 Break
There are a few updates from my personal garage that I need to share; among them, I am a newly minted owner of my first-ever French car, a 1988 Peugeot 505 Wagon that has been upgraded with a 3.0L… more»
Dec 29, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Mexican Classic: 1976 Ford B100
Classic full-size station wagons, particularly those with the versatility of third-row seating, continue to perform well in the current market. However, there are alternatives for buyers to consider. They include vehicles like this 1976 Ford B100. These classics were… more»
Dec 29, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Field Find Project: 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood
For 1958-60, the Brookwood was Chevy’s entry-level station wagon. They were available as 2-door models which would also serve as the basis for the new El Camino “gentlemen’s” pickup. This 1960 edition has been sitting out in a field… more»
Dec 29, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Cruising Wagon? 1977 Mercury Bobcat Villager
Mercury’s Bobcat, that division’s version of the Pinto, never had nice small bumpers, they all had the diving board-like bumpers as seen on this 1977 Mercury Bobcat Villager wagon. The seller has this one listed here on Facebook Marketplace… more»
Dec 28, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
27k Mile Time Capsule: 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser
The Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser was the successor to the Vista Cruiser in 1978, but the latter had long since lost its interesting raised-roofline and roof-mounted skylights. It would be the Cutlass Supreme version of a station wagon, and this… more»
Dec 28, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Last Registered In 1969: 1959 Plymouth Sport Suburban
Before there was the big Chevrolet SUV called the Suburban, there was the Plymouth version as a station wagon. While it was produced from 1949-78 overall, all Plymouth wagons would be their own series from 1956-61. This six-passenger Sport… more»
Dec 27, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Tricked Out Wagon: 1978 Pontiac Sunbird Safari
The Pontiac Astre was a rebadged Chevrolet Vega, enabling them to participate in the subcompact boom of the 1970s. While the Vega was around from 1971-77, the Astre was only produced during those final three years. But the wagon… more»
Dec 20, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Rare Wagon: 1969 Citroen Ami 6 Break
The 1969 Citroen Ami 6 Break was not a particularly rare vehicle when it was new. It offered quirky styling and a comfortable ride, making it a popular choice amongst French buyers. Today, you will rarely see them on… more»
Dec 19, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Trucksters and Trailers: 1970 Cushman Collection
Based today in Augusta, Georgia, Cushman Motor Works and its iterations have been in the business of producing all sorts of outdoor equipment for more than 100 years. This includes scooters, farm equipment, lawnmowers, golf carts, and even boats…. more»
Dec 19, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
V12/5-Speed? 1951 Plymouth Suburban Wagon
Continuing in a two-door station wagon vein, here’s a seldom-seen one in the form of a 1951 Plymouth Suburban, but this example is harboring quite a surprise – one never envisioned in the early ’50s. This wagon, technically known… more»
Dec 18, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Entry Level Project? 1956 Chevrolet Nomad
“HERE IS YOUR CHANGE TO GET AN ENTRY LEVEL 1956 CHEVROLET NOMAD” opines the seller of this 1956 Chevrolet Nomad project. I think I would be looking for a chance more than a change at this point but I… more»
Dec 17, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Woodie Wagon: 1950 Ford Country Squire
Wood-bodied station wagons were popular with the wealthy in the 1940s. But by the next decade, they had become too expensive to produce given their sales volumes. Ford built the last of its true “woodies” in 1948, but through… more»
Dec 15, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad Project
UPDATE 12/15/2021: It seems that the owner of this 1957 Chevrolet Nomad isn’t having much luck moving the vehicle to a new home. It is his third attempt to sell this classic wagon, although he is trying a different… more»
Dec 15, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Pair Of 1951 Ford Woody Station Wagons
Wood-bodied station wagons were quite the thing with the wealthy back in the 1930s and 1940s. But they were expensive to produce, and the wood added 200-300 pounds to each vehicle. In the case of Ford, the last true… more»
Dec 10, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Mini Truck Oddball: 1957 Ford Anglia
The Ford Anglia was a small British sedan that was built between 1939-67 and sold nearly 1.6 million copies. It had several iterations, including the 100E model from the 1950s. While the seller says this is a 1950 Ford… more»
