Chrysler gave its full-size cars a major facelift in 1955, which included the Imperial which was spun off into its own division. The styling gave a prelude to what was coming with the bold “Forward Look” approach of the… more»
Station Wagons
Jul 8, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Highly Optioned: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad
Upon its release, the 1955 Chevrolet Nomad was one of the most expensive passenger vehicles in the marque’s model range. Therefore, the fact that only 8,386 buyers took one home is unsurprising. These classics were far from cheap in… more»
Jul 7, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Plaid Interior: 1977 Dodge Aspen SE Wagon
Located just northeast of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this 1977 Dodge Aspen Special Edition, or SE, Wagon has seen some road salt in its lifetime. We’ve only seen two 1977 Aspen wagons here on Barn Finds and one was a really… more»
Jul 7, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
One-Owner 1964 Ford Country Sedan 352 V8
Close to a Country Squire but without the woodgrain, this 1964 Ford Country Sedan looks like a fun weekend project. Speaking of weekend projects, it can haul ___ on the way to the lumber yard with its 352 V8,… more»
Jul 5, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Reconditioned Wagon: 1963 Ford Falcon
The Ford Falcon was one of the most successful compact cars of the 1960s. And its platform spawned the likes of the Mustang and Maverick, so Ford surely got their money’s worth. Introduced in 1960, the Falcon got a… more»
Jul 5, 2024 • For Sale • 53 Comments
Rare 426 Wedge Wagon! 1964 Dodge 440
In 1964, the 440 was the mid-range “full-size” Dodge positioned between the 330 and Polara (sort of like the Bel Air between the Biscayne and Impala at Chevrolet). The seller’s sharp-looking example is a station wagon that comes off… more»
Jul 4, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
None Finer: 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Wagon
Claiming that any classic is the finest in existence is a bold strategy, but that is what the owner of this 1986 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Station Wagon suggests. There is no question that it presents beautifully, and it… more»
Jul 2, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1984 AMC Eagle 4X4
In the 1980s, the AMC Eagle was the only passenger car that was equipped with four-wheel drive. Because AMC had acquired Jeep years before, it enabled them to combine Jeep utility with the ease and comfort of the Concord… more»
Jul 1, 2024 • Classifieds • 21 Comments
BF Classified: 2005 Audi C5 Allroad
Remember the glory years when we didn’t all need a huge SUV? If we had a family or needed to haul something, we had a station wagon. If we needed to use it off paved roads, we had one… more»
Jun 28, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Sport Wagon: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
A list of Chevrolet’s sales disappointments of the 1950s would have to include the Nomad. It was a 2-door “Sport Wagon” based on the Chevy Bel Air and derived from a 1954 Corvette concept car. Fewer than 23,000 were… more»
Jun 27, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Survivor? 1987 American Motors Eagle
By the late 1970s, American Motors Corporation was slowly drowning in competition. Pursuing salvation, it chose the only affordable strategy it could dream up: devise a new car from existing parts. Even so, the expenditure required for a new… more»
Jun 26, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Muscle Wagon: 1970 Buick Estate Wagon 455
The 1970 Buick Estate was a genuine Muscle Wagon off the showroom floor. However, this beast takes that to a higher level courtesy of a raft of engine upgrades. It presents beautifully, and its interior is loaded with comfort… more»
Jun 26, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Unintended Deceleration: 1933 Ford Woodie Wagon
As automobile-obsessed Americans, we deal with fender benders regularly, mostly involving late-model vehicles. However, sometimes disaster strikes the collectible and classic cars that we love. What happens to those vehicles when the damage is not easy to repair at… more»
Jun 26, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Are We There Yet? 1973 Dodge Monaco Wagon
Dagmar over riders, faded “wood grain”, black on black – this 1973 Dodge Monaco wagon is nineteen feet of vintage nasty ready to cast a spell over Mopar fans. The Monaco was introduced in 1965, with the nameplate a… more»
Jun 25, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Rare AMG Package: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 TE AMG Estate
I try not to use the term “badass” too often as it is certainly an adjective that gets thrown around a lot. But when it comes to an AMG-modified W123 wagon, it’s hard to think of another superlative that… more»
Jun 23, 2024 • Auctions • 22 Comments
BF Auction: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 Wagon
There are many factors to consider when choosing a classic to park in your garage. Practicality is at the top of the list for many people, and with the demise of domestic Station Wagon production in recent years, vehicles… more»
