While the 1955-57 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad is iconic (and pricey) today, lots of folks have forgotten that Pontiac offered their version of the sport wagon. The Star Chief Safari used the same 2-door body as the Nomad, but… more»
Station Wagons
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Final Year Survivor: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate
The rise of the Minivan and the SUV sounded the death knell for domestic Station Wagon production. With no plans for a revival, buyers must either focus on imports or turn their attention to the classic market for alternatives…. more»
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BF Auction: 1963 Dodge Dart 170 Suburban Wagon
UPDATE – The seller has requested that we cancel the auction, as the car was involved in a minor collision. They are working with their insurance to get the damage fixed. Given the situation, we have ended the auction…. more»
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Desert Find Project: 1957 Buick Special Estate Wagon
Off and on from 1936 to 1996, the Special nameplate appeared quite frequently at Buick. It usually served as the entry-level model, which was also the case when the seller’s ’57 Estate Wagon was built. This Special looks to… more»
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Rare in The US: 1977 Volkswagen Brasilia
Volkswagen has a history of producing unique vehicles to meet the specific tastes and needs of local buyers. It created the Country Buggy in Australia, a car that failed dismally after only 842 examples were built. The company tasted… more»
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Aussie Muscle Wagon: 2012 Holden Commodore SSV
I’m going to stick my neck out by saying that when it comes to locally produced vehicles, Australian enthusiasts are among the most parochial on the planet. You either bleed Blue, or you bleed Red. You either love your… more»
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35K-Mile Barn Find: 1977 Mercury Bobcat Wagon
Said to have been a Maine barn find, the seller is listing this 1977 Mercury Bobcat Wagon for a friend who no longer drives. The friend bought it in 2012, drove it cross-country, and then has stored it at… more»
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Rarely Seen Wagon: 1966 Checker Marathon
For most of the second half of the 20th Century, if you flagged down a Yellow Cab in a big city, there’s a fair chance you got to ride in a Checker. Built like tanks, these beasts were big,… more»
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Running Survivor: 1955 Chevrolet 210 Townsman
Chevrolet made a lot of noise in 1955 with a full range of all-new cars available with GM’s optional first V8 engine since 1918. The 210 was the mid-level Chevy that offered a few more creature comforts over the… more»
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TPIR Showcase Prize! 1979 Ford Fairmont Wagon
Just appearing in contestant’s row on The Price Is Right is an exciting feat in itself, but to make it all the way into the showcase and win an automobile from Bob Barker is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Although… more»
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Crayford Wagon Conversion: 1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL
The station wagon holds different meaning to different cultures. Here in the USA, we look at them as once-popular conveyances of families and friends, a practical tool of suburbia that would later give way to the still-popular SUV model…. more»
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Draggin’ Wagon? 1964 Mercury Villager K-Code
Well, here’s an unusual find, a 1964 Mercury Comet Villager station wagon that was associated with the defunct “Midway Dragway” in Grand Junction, Colorado. It’s an innocuous-looking station wagon in “Villager” trim, evidenced by its faux wood paneling. So,… more»
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Field Find Wagon: 1957 Chevrolet 210
In “Tri-Five” circles, most of the interest in 1955-57 Chevrolet station wagons falls to the Bel Air Nomad, a 2-door wagon with its own sporty body. Low production numbers mean they can be very valuable today with collectors. Of… more»
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Rat Rod Wagon: 1967 Dodge Polara
In the 1960s, the Dodge Polara competed head-to-head with the Chevrolet Impala, Ford Galaxie, and Plymouth Fury (in its own camp). The big C-body automobiles were redesigned in 1965 and returned to true full-size dimensions with a styling refresh… more»
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Original Paint Grocery Getter: 1966 Mercury Colony Park
Nothing speaks of luxury like simulated wood paneling, and when that paneling is ostensibly original to the car, so much the better. Presented as a “real rust free car from [the] Southern Utah desert,” this 1966 Mercury Colony Park… more»
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RHD Wagon: 1998 Toyota Caldina AWD
Not all of the automobile nameplates built abroad make it to the U.S. Case in point is the Toyota Caldina, a station wagon that was largely sold on its home turf. It was produced across three generations from 1992… more»
