Full-size station wagons were still holding on at GM in 1993, although by this time, the popularity of minivans had taken a toll on their sales. I totally understand the practicality and appeal of a small van or an… more»
Station Wagons
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Canyon Yellow Dust Buster: 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette
The impact of the Dodge Caravan was far more than just defining the minivan segment for decades to come; it sent shockwaves through the rank and file at GM. No longer could the company rest on its Astrovan and… more»
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Great Plains Sized: 1973 Chrysler Town And Country
We had some huge cars in the sixties and seventies, and Chryslers, such as this 1973 Chrysler Town and Country station wagon, were firmly in the mix. Stretching out to 230 inches in length, riding on a 122-inch wheelbase,… more»
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Restored 30 Years Ago: 1954 Mercury Monterey Woodie Wagon
Four years into the Fabulous Fifties decade, the once utilitarian station wagon was gaining popularity thanks in part to record numbers of babies born after World War II, the explosive growth of suburbs and the middle class, and the… more»
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Affordable Cruiser: 1992 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
While the later years of the B-Body wagons flared up during the pandemic pricing surge, some normalcy has settled in on the earlier models that didn’t leave the factory with the powerful LT1 engine. Those examples have stayed pretty… more»
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Survivor! 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The 1950s brought a renaissance of style to American automobiles. Design departments began to shed the look of the 1940s to adopt influences from cultural trends – most particularly aviation. Harley Earl surfed these trends with alacrity, introducing a… more»
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Promising Project: 1961 Oldsmobile F85 Wagon
When it comes to gearhead thinking, it’s a sign of real maturity when someone comes to terms with the fact that they’ll never have time to complete a project, then decides to get whatever car they’re working on into… more»
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Same Owner 23 Years: 1961 Buick Special
Buick resurrected the Special nameplate in 1961 and applied it to their new “senior” compact. It was joined elsewhere within GM by the Pontiac Tempest and Oldsmobile F-85 (Chevy was peddling the air-cooled Corvair). Separating the Buick from the… more»
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It’s In A Barn All Right: 1965 Buick Skylark Sport Wagon
Have station wagons had their moment as the pick of the day in the collector car world? One brave soul, who might become the buyer of this long-neglected 1965 Buick Skylark Sport Wagon, will have to hope so, because… more»
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19-Foot Survivor: 1978 Ford LTD Country Squire
Antique Cream is the color of this 1978 Ford LTD Country Squire, and it looks great in the overall photos. Unfortunately, once you dig into the incredible number of photos the seller has included, you’ll see that there are… more»
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BF Auction: No Reserve 1941 Chevrolet Carryall Suburban
Long before the debut of the massive SUV known as the Suburban, Chevrolet was putting the Suburban name on some incredibly cool vehicles! This 1941 Carryall Suburban wasn’t designed to haul kids to soccer practice, but instead was built… more»
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Rust Free Camper: 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon
The allure of a vehicle that combines the utility of a van with the convenience of your family room is still a tantalizing combination for many of us. If you’re a “van person”, you undoubtedly understand things that others… more»
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Solid 1950 Packard Eight Woody Wagon Project
Having entered my sixth decade of life recently, I’m old enough to recall when cars were primarily built from metal, before all those plastic components became the norm. However, I’m not quite of the age to remember when station… more»
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Rare Rescue: 1957 Studebaker Provincial Wagon Project
If you’re a fan of unusual American wagons, this 1957 Studebaker Provincial might be worth a closer look. Recently listed here on craigslist, the car was bought about seven years ago in Riverside, California, as a “rescue.” Now it’s… more»
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Coach Built Ambulance: 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Although the idea of owning a seventies ambulance hasn’t crossed my mind until now, this one’s kind of cool, at least as cool as a medical emergency vehicle designed to treat injured patients can be. What began as a… more»
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Daily Driver: 1983 Toyota Corolla Wagon
I’m not sure this 1983 Toyota Corolla wagon is a car that most folks here (or anywhere, really) would aspire to own, but someone seemed to take care of this 42-year-old wagon, and it’s old enough now to draw… more»
