Wood-bodied station wagons gained in popularity in the 1930s and 1940s but became cost-prohibitive to build in the 1950s and were replaced by all steel-bodied coaches. J.T. Cantrell & Co. was one of the more prolific builders and was… more»
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Not a Taxi! 1967 Checker Marathon Wagon
When most folks think of the Checker automobile brand, a yellow taxicab comes to mind. And they would become quite prolific in the 1960s and 1970s in big cities like Chicago and New York. But Checker also sold a… more»
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350 Vortec V8! 1956 Chevrolet 210 Handyman Wagon
With its lowered suspension and Cragar S/S wheels, this 1956 Chevrolet 210 Handyman Wagon doesn’t exactly qualify as a sleeper, although it does pack a decent surprise under the hood! And while the outside patina screams all-business, there are… more»
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No Reserve Sports Wagon: 1973 Volvo 1800ES
After already having been in production since 1961, Volvo introduced the final variation based on its P1800 series in 1972, the 1800ES. The car was styled as a sporty wagon, and for the final year of production in 1973,… more»
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Mystery Model: Citroen DS ID20 F Safari Wagon
I’m curious how many of our readers have ever experienced buying a car that’s represented as a cream puff but ends up being a lemon? It happened to yours truly twice in my younger years. Unbeknownst to me, my… more»
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Restore or Window Art? 1966 Piaggio APE
As World War II was ending, Piaggio began building scooters in Italy. They extended the product line in 1948 with the APE (pronounced ah-pay), which was a small utility vehicle that used a Vespa front end and engine. This… more»
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Rear Section Only: Greenwood C3 Corvette Sport Wagon
For most Chevrolet Corvette enthusiasts, especially those who are fans of the C3 era cars, the name John Greenwood is probably a familiar one. John’s interest in the hobby seemed to be two-fold, as he loved to race Corvettes… more»
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Custom Cruising Wagon: 1977 Ford Pinto
I wish I was cool enough to drive a Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon. Seriously – keep the Lambo. I’m not impressed. If you can strap yourself into a vehicle like this and look the part, you have more instant… more»
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Desert Sun 40 Years! 1957 Ford Ranch Wagon
The Ranch Wagon was Ford’s cheapest station wagon. Offered between 1952 and 1974, it was usually a full-size wagon though it deviated for two years as a mid-size. As a 2-door wagon, it was a budget-minded companion to the… more»
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4X4 Station Wagon! 1981 Subaru GL
The Subaru Leone has roots dating all the way back to 1971 and was the brand’s top model for quite a bit of the car’s lifespan, which came to a halt at the end of the 1994 model run. … more»
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Well Documented: 1954 Ford Ranch Wagon
For a design basically absent from the American carscape since the early ’60s, two-door station wagons, such as this 1954 Ford Ranch Wagon, continue to turn up. One of 36K produced, this car has been extensively videoed by the… more»
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Fuel Injected 455! 1970 Buick Sport Wagon
Buying a station wagon frequently involves compromise. Often, an owner needs to sacrifice performance for practicality, but that isn’t the case with this tidy 1970 Buick Sport Wagon. Its original V8 made way for a fuel-injected 455, which could… more»
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No Reserve Wagon: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 TD
Bidding is currently quite low on this desirable Mercedes-Benz 300TD wagon, which is offered with no reserve. The W123 lineup is one of the most durable and desirable Mercedes models ever made, with the diesel-powered wagons among the more… more»
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Reincarnation Time: 1954 Pontiac Hearse
Call me superstitious but I usually eschew covering a hearse – bad mojo in my book. I made an exception in the case of this 1954 Pontiac as I’m thinking to the future and what this vehicle can be,… more»
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Business Billboard: 1958 Ford F-100 Panel Truck
If you want to get attention for your business, having a rolling billboard in the form of a classic vehicle is hard to beat. There is plenty of room for advertising when you have a large surface area like… more»
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Roller Coaster: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
As basically a blank slate, this 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon is crying out for some smaller bumpers, not to mention a drivetrain to fill in the gaping hole where the existing drivetrain would have been. The seller has… more»
