It must be nice to be the master of the road and Buick allowed mortal men to do just that simply by acquiring one of their high-brow, so named vehicles. The Roadmaster name dates to the 1930s but by… more»
Station Wagons
Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Dealer Find: 26k Mile 1973 Volvo 1800ES
A teacher on Long Island bought a brand new Volvo in 1966 and loved it so much that he drove it 3.25 million miles before his death in 2018. The story of Irv Gordon is fascinating, and I highly… more»
Nov 6, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Perfect Project? 1957 Chevrolet Nomad Wagon
It might be a little ugly now, but this car has the potential to be a really cool project. It can be found for sale here on Craigslist with an asking price of $16,500. Located in Des Moines, Iowa,… more»
Nov 6, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Vista Cruiser’s Cousin: 1969 Buick Sport Wagon
The Sport Wagon was Buick’s version of the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser which featured a raised roof and skylights over the cargo and second seat area. It was produced over three generations between 1964-72, but the last two years had… more»
Nov 4, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Clam Shell Equipped: 1971 Chevrolet Kingswood Wagon
“You’ve changed, we’ve changed” is the tagline that Chevrolet used when they introduced their completely redesigned full-size B-body cars for the ’71 model year. One way that Chevy changed was by getting bigger – no word if they thought… more»
Nov 2, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Original 348: 1958 Chevrolet Nomad
Ah, decisions, decisions. The person who buys this 1958 Chevrolet Nomad will face some with this classic. Its overall condition would seem to be good enough for them to retain it as an original survivor. However, there’s no doubt… more»
Oct 31, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
V8-Powered 1979 AMC Pacer Wagon For $3,500
I’m an options guy as I’ve mentioned many times in the past. I grew up with bare-bones beaters and once I got my first job (a business that I started, actually) and had my first real money, I couldn’t… more»
Rolling Project: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Station Wagon
The 1957 Chevrolet is one of today’s most iconic cars, as part of the “Tri Fives” that were built for three years beginning in 1955. Combined, Chevy sold nearly five million of them. The addition of tasteful tailfins and… more»
Oct 28, 2021 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Bonneville Twin! 1963 Pontiac Catalina Safari
Born a Catalina, this Pontiac took on Bonneville trim to match a previous owner’s other Bonneville. The 1963 Pontiac Catalina Safari in Kirkland, Washington may not have languished in a barn, but it’s too classy to pass up. The… more»
Oct 27, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
$240,000 When New: 1983 Dodge B300 Electric Van
Have you ever seen a Dodge B300 that once cost $240,000? Well, now you have. It’s hard to believe at first, until you learn the government was involved and then you’re almost surprised it didn’t cost $300,000. This was… more»
Oct 25, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Das Krankenwagen: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 250T Ambulance
Mercedes-Benz has long been known for making hearses, ambulances, and fire apparatuses, in addition to its usual fare of luxury sedans and off-road trucks. However, they typically were not sold stateside so it’s a rare occasion when one of… more»
Oct 25, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1 Of 150: 1956 Powell Sport Wagon
The Powell Sport Wagon was the brainchild of two brothers named Powell. They planned to use recycled Plymouth parts to build a run of pickups and station wagons (under the same model name) in the mid-1950s. Some consider the… more»
Oct 24, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Original Flathead: 1953 Ford Ranch Wagon
Station wagons are a hot ticket in the classic market, and this trend shows no signs of changing. Many people buy a newer wagon as an alternative to a van or an SUV, but wagons like this 1953 Ford… more»
Oct 24, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Mid-Engined Big Block! 1961 Ford Thames 800 Van
The seller claims this cool, unrestored Ford Thames 800 van gets more attention when it’s out on the road than his shop’s six-figure hot rod builds. That’s entirely believable because this Chevy 454-equipped shagging wagon looks very appealing in… more»
Oct 24, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Purrs Like A Kitten: 1959 Studebaker Lark Wagon
There’s something cool and fun about a two-door station wagon and in 1959, that’s the only wagon body style that Studebaker offered in the Lark. A four-door wagon would come along in 1960. This 1959 Studebaker Lark Deluxe two-door… more»
Oct 24, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Woodie Daily Driver: 1957 Ford Country Squire
For more than 40 years, the Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon. It was ushered in to replace the wood-bodied wagons of pre-1950 (aka “Woodies”) with steel-bodied ones that were less expensive to produce. The Country Squire was… more»
