Between 1952-74, the Ranch Wagon was Ford’s least expensive station wagon and usually a full-size model. All full-size Fords received futuristic styling for 1961, which even included flat tailfins on the wagons. This edition has an extensive amount of… more»
Station Wagons
Oct 22, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Last Big American Wagon: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate
The Buick Roadmaster name was in use from 1936 to 1958, as one of GM’s top offerings. It was discontinued for 33 years, then revived in 1991. The 9th and final generation of Roadmaster was produced from 1991 to… more»
Oct 21, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Airport Taxi Tribute: 1964 Plymouth Valiant Wagon
The Valiant was Plymouth’s leading compact car from 1960-76. Its second-generation would run between 1963-66 and included two station wagons, depending on trim level. This 1964 edition looks like it served as an early airport shuttle vehicle, but it’s… more»
Oct 21, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Parked 50 Years: 1965 Rambler Ambassador 990 Wagon
How many of you have owned a Rambler? This 1965 Rambler Ambassador 990 Cross Country wagon has to have one of the longest names in the history of car naming conventions. No, it’s not an AMC Ambassador, those would… more»
Oct 21, 2021 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Surf’s Up! 1960 Buick LeSabre Wagon
I don’t know about you but when I think of a surf wagon, images of a Ford woodie or a Chevy Nomad dance across my visual. A 1960 Buick LeSabre? Not so much so. Some may consider the ’59/’60… more»
Oct 18, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Stored For A Decade: 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 Wagon
Anyone who ever doubted the popularity of classic station wagons needs only look at this 1967 Ford Fairlane 500. It looks tired, and the owner has only recently dragged it out of storage after a decade, but it has… more»
Oct 17, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Long Roof Survivor: 1960 Pontiac Bonneville Custom Safari
I’m a softy for 1960 Pontiacs. My dad owned a ’60 Catalina “flat top” Vista, Uncle Peewee had a ’60 4-door Star Chief, and I even bought a ’60 Catalina Sports Coupe from my twin brother back in the… more»
Oct 16, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Desert Find: 1967 Chevrolet Biscayne Wagon
Usually, when we find a Chevy Biscayne, it’s a two-door sedan stuffed with a big engine that was designed as a nod and a wink to the street racing scene. Today, we have a 1967 Chevrolet Biscayne station wagon… more»
Oct 14, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
V6 Power! 1977 Ford Pinto Wagon
Over the last week, we have covered a ’76 Chevrolet Vega and an ’80 Chevrolet Monza, a Vega replacement, and many have opined around the subject of the ill-fated Vega’s engine and what could have been done to ameliorate… more»
Oct 14, 2021 • For Sale • 39 Comments
350 Equipped: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad
Tri-Five Chevrolets are a classic market staple, and the right car can generate plenty of interest and a healthy market value. The Nomad has come into its own in recent years, and tidy examples are always a great find… more»
Oct 13, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Loads of Patina: 1958 Chevrolet Nomad
The original Nomad was a unique, 2-door sport wagon that Chevy built-in 1955-57 based on a 1954 Corvette show car. When the Chevrolets were redesigned for 1958, that concept was gone (due to low demand and high production costs)… more»
Oct 13, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Road Ready: 1976 Ford LTD Custom 500 Station Wagon
If the badges that adorn the front of this 1976 Ford LTD Custom 500 Station Wagon are any indication, its owners have ventured far and wide across our big blue marble. You can be sure that some of those… more»
Oct 12, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Solid Survivor: 1965 Rambler Classic 770
American Motors’ Rambler Classics and Ambassadors were all-new for 1963 and were considered good enough to win Motor Trend’s Car of the Year award that year. 24 months later, the same basic car got a heavy facelift yet continued… more»
Oct 11, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Ready To Go: 1970 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate Wagon
UPDATE 10/11/2021: It seems that the owner of this 1970 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate Wagon didn’t have a lot of luck with his last listing, so he’s having a second go at finding a buyer. Our own Russell Glantz spotted… more»
Oct 10, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Rare Third Row: 1959 Chevrolet Kingswood Wagon
There’s no doubt that classic wagon project builds are continuing to gather pace, and potential buyers love to get their hands on more unusual vehicles. This 1959 Chevrolet Kingswood probably fits that mold and one of its aces is… more»
Oct 9, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
One-Owner 1971 Pontiac LeMans Station Wagon
I am willing to raise my hand here and now to admit my ignorance. I can remember a time when I used to view station wagons with barely disguised disdain. To me, they were the workhorses of the passenger… more»
