The wagons of the mid-1900s were the SUVs of today. They were the people-haulers, the cars to take the family on road trips. Once very common, they fell out of fashion and were generally used up and thrown away…. more»
Station Wagons
Oct 7, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Oregon Shop Stash: Citroen Safari, E-Types, and More!
As a wagon guy, it’s hard for me to resist the urge to add a vintage long roof to my fleet. The trouble is, most of the ones that appeal to me are fairly maintenance-hungry machines, from the Peugeot… more»
Oct 5, 2021 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Factory Air: 1973 Ford Pinto Station Wagon
When Lee Iacocca set the design parameters for what would become the Ford Pinto, he had some very specific characteristics in mind. He demanded that the car must weigh less than 2,000lbs and that its sticker price should be… more»
Oct 4, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1 of 820: 1966 Dodge Power Wagon
The Dodge Power Wagon was a 4WD medium-duty truck produced in a variety of models from 1945-68. It was largely based on the company’s ¾ ton World War II military trucks and continued with few changes over time. The… more»
Oct 3, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rebel Machine Wagon: 1979 AMC Concord V8
AMC vehicles have always had a special place in my heart, as the car I learned to drive on was my dad’s 1977 Gremlin. I’m thankful to this day that he insisted I learn to drive in a car… more»
Oct 2, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Michigan Car Collection Plus House!
While collections of cars offered for sale as a package deal aren’t rare, seldom do you see one that comes with a house. That’s the case here, though we don’t get to see the abode in the photos nor… more»
Oct 2, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Cheap 1980 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon Project
Remember the custom van craze back in the 1970s and 1980s? No domestic manufacturer embraced the trend more than Ford, with all sorts of wild-looking van packages becoming available. This even extended to the subcompact Pinto, which offered a… more»
Oct 1, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Project Wagon: 1956 Chevrolet B210 Townsman
Every car guy knows the story of the Tri Five Chevies from 1955-57. Over three years, Chevrolet sold five million 150s, 210s, and Bel Airs, setting the stage for them to dominate U.S. auto production for years to come…. more»
Oct 1, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Surfboard Included! 1978 Ford Pinto Wagon
With the rising success and popularity of European and Japanese imports as a result of the 1970s oil crisis, American automakers decided to cash in on this previously untapped market for small, efficient, and economical cars. Ford’s entrant, using… more»
Sep 30, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
427 Powered Estate: 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon
High-powered family wagons are a favorite segment of our favorite muscle cars here at Barn Finds and this 427-powered 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Wagon doesn’t disappoint. The Caprice is a limited production example in that only 200 or so… more»
Sep 29, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Drives Like New! 1993 Buick Roadmaster Estate
I think that it would be safe to say that most of our Barn Finds readers will have a wish list of classics they would park in their garage if space and money were no objects. I have, and… more»
Sep 29, 2021 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Genuine Sleeper: 1966 Plymouth Fury III Station Wagon
There are times in our lives where we must be prepared to accept compromise. This can come in many forms, and even the world of classic car ownership is not immune from this. An enthusiast may long to park… more»
Sep 28, 2021 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Low Mileage Survivor: 1968 VW Squareback
Now, this brings back memories. Back in the 70s, I knew a guy with longish hair who loved his VW Beetle and all of the counterculture stuff that driving one stood for. But when he and the wife had… more»
Sep 27, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Junkyard Find: 1988 Pontiac 6000 Safari
In our most recent junkyard adventure, we spotted some pretty interesting finds, but of all the cars we looked at this one was strangely the most fascinating. There was a time when family wagons with rear-facing jump seats and… more»
Sep 26, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Original V8: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Townsman Station Wagon
With the values of classic station wagons growing at an alarming rate, the day will come where the more desirable examples could climb out of the reach of most enthusiasts. They will face two choices. The first will be… more»
Sep 25, 2021 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Original 454: 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Estate
While there are times when practicality might seem boring, it doesn’t necessarily have to be. Take this 1976 Chevrolet Caprice Estate as an example. It is large, roomy, and has the space to seat six people in comfort. With… more»
