This is a Lotus Elite. No, really. Although the name was originally used on the Type 14 coupe, Lotus’ first production street car, it was revived for the Type 75, a shooting brake intended to serve as the four-seat… more»
Station Wagons
Sep 21, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
348 Tri-Power! 1960 Chevrolet Nomad
It’s a Nomad! Yes, but this example has four doors, not the normally expected two. Still seated at the top of the station wagon totem pole, things had changed for one of Chevrolet’s most collectible models after the conclusion… more»
Sep 21, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1955 Chevrolet 210 Wagon
The first of the now-famous Tri-Five Chevies was introduced in 1955. A huge selling point would be the company’s new “Turbo-Fire” V8 engine. A steady flow of customers no doubt passed through dealer showrooms as they built nearly 1.8… more»
Sep 19, 2021 • For Sale • 39 Comments
The Last Car You’ll Ever Need: 1959 Cadillac S&S Victoria Hearse
We’ve all got to go, but only a few of us get to go in style. All things considered, it’s best to be in the drivers seat of this 1959 Cadillac S&S Victoria Hearse, currently located in Lahr, Germany,… more»
Sep 16, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments
78k Original Miles: 1978 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
The very nature of the Ford Pinto means that it is becoming difficult to find good examples in today’s market. Conceived by the company as affordable and essentially disposable family transport, many served out their useful life reliably. When… more»
Sep 16, 2021 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Huge 15 Cortina Stash Including Two Lotus Cortinas!
The Ford Cortina is a compact car built by Ford of Britain from 1962-82 and was the UK’s best-selling car during the 1970s. While all this was going on, there was also a performance version of the car built… more»
Sep 15, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
383-Powered 1968 Chrysler Town & Country Wagon
In profile, this 1968 Chrysler Town and Country is a boat and a half! But then again, that’s how full-sized cars, station wagons, in particular, rolled back then. And of course, this example separates itself from the hoi polloi… more»
Sep 15, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Quadruple Geo Metro Barn Find?!!
When you think of collector cars, all sorts of iconic names come to mind. Like the 1965-66 Ford Mustang. Or the 1955-57 Chevy Nomad. And this list goes on and on. But the one brand that doesn’t make anyone’s… more»
Sep 14, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Huge Stash of GM Cars in California
Most car collectors migrate to specific brands, nameplates, model years, body styles, and so forth. Such is the case for these 10 vehicles that are located together in Clearlake, California, and available here on craigslist. The seller is largely… more»
Sep 11, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Sweet Swede: $4,500 1968 Saab 95 Wagon
Saab has made some pretty unique vehicles over the years, and one of the more distinctly-styled ones is this 1968 Saab 95. A claimed rust-free California car which now resides in Vancouver, WA, it’s up for sale with an… more»
Sep 9, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Same Family Since New: 1952 Ford Ranch Wagon
All hail the two-door station wagon like this 1952 Ford Ranch Wagon. As popular as ever, they usually don’t remain as-is for long. Before this example gets snagged and visions of a hot-rod hauler dance through the next owner’s… more»
Sep 9, 2021 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Only 3,500 Miles? 1963 Rambler Classic 660 Wagon
Regular readers will know that when it comes to classic cars with low-mileage claims, I like to give the seller the benefit of the doubt. That is the case with this 1963 Rambler Classic 660 Cross Country Wagon. The… more»
Sep 8, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments
1-of-14? 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood Station Wagon
Over the years at Barn Finds, we’ve seen a few examples of vehicles where someone has that thought that transforming a sedan or sports car into a station wagon would be a good idea. Some of these efforts have… more»
Sep 7, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1969 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate 396 Project
For a time, Chevy would distinguish its line of station wagons by using names different from those of its sedan, hardtop, and convertible counterparts. In 1969, the Kingswood Estate would be the top-line wagon and was trimmed as the… more»
Sep 5, 2021 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Estate Garage Find: 1973 Ford Pinto Squire
The era of the wood-bodied station wagons (aka woodies) ended in the early 1950s, but the visual would live on for decades. Various manufacturers would offer wagons with simulated wood grain paneling on the doors, fenders, tailgates, and other… more»
Unfinished Wagon: 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
More times than not when a second-generation Chevelle pops up for sale, it’s usually an SS 396 or 454. Or at the very least a Malibu. This is vehicle is the latter, but as a station wagon that was… more»
