Buick used the Skyhawk nameplate on two occasions in the 1970s and 1980s. First, as a rear-wheel-drive subcompact based on the Chevy Monza, and the second as a front-wheel-drive variant of Chevrolet’s Cavalier. It was part of GM’s shift… more»
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LS1 Equipped! 1959 Chevrolet Biscayne Sedan Delivery
1959 was just the second year for the Chevrolet Biscayne lineup, with one of the more unusual offerings being the Sedan Delivery model, a utilitarian vehicle that offered buyers nearly 100 cubic feet of usable cargo space. I couldn’t… more»
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One Owner Woody! 1973 Dodge Monaco Station Wagon
Back in the good old days, a maker’s flagship model was often available as a station wagon, such as this 1973 Dodge Monaco. These things were large too, measuring about 19 feet in length and seating 6 passengers comfortably,… more»
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No Reserve: 1977 Ford LTD Country Squire
Those familiar with “National Lampoon’s Vacation” will fondly remember Clark Griswold’s Wagon Queen Family Truckster. It was an unspeakably ugly station wagon that has developed cult status. It was based on a 1979 LTD Country Squire, and although our… more»
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BF Auction: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Safari
In the days of old, when American manufacturers still produced Station Wagons, most buyers chose them because of their practicality. However, a few weren’t thrilled with owning boring family transport, and companies like Pontiac catered to those who wanted… more»
Parts Car Included: 1959 Mercury Colony Park Wagon
The car is a rare one, a 1959 Mercury Colony Park, from the era when station wagons were kings of the road. This is a particularly curvaceous example of the breed, built during peak fin. It has enough chrome… more»
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BF Auction: 1976 Datsun 710 Station Wagon
UPDATE – The seller was able to send over some underside photos of the car! Those have been added to the photo gallery below, so be sure to take another look. Many enthusiasts will pledge allegiance to vehicles from… more»
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Big Block Grocery-Getter: 1970 Chevelle Wagon
In the 1990s, before the days of on-demand and YouTube, the primary automotive information resource was magazines. Then came TNN, The Nashville Network. Based in Tennesee, they hosted several automotive-related shows on Saturday mornings. Horsepower TV, Popular Hot Rodding,… more»
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Yellow Submarine! 1978 Ford LTD Country Squire
After seven generations, Ford’s Country Squire station wagon reached its grandest proportions, and this 1978 Ford LTD Country Squire in Chula Vista, California represents the top-of-the-line wagon from the final year before a significant downsizing. Hidden headlights, simulated wood-grain… more»
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French Innovation! 1964 Citroën ID19 Safari
The Citroën DS and its variants were built between 1955 and 1975, with worldwide sales that approached 1.5 million units. You commonly see them in international films, but not that often in person in the U.S. The ID19 was… more»
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BF Auction: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 Station Wagon
Practicality can be a significant consideration when enthusiasts search for a classic to park in their garage or workshop. Those with children usually seek a vehicle that allows the entire family to be involved in weekend trips or the… more»
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One-Owner Garage Find: 1968 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
It is hard to see a station wagon and not think of the immortal film “National Lampoon’s Vacation.” The song “Holiday Road” just pops right into your head. In an age before minivans and SUVs, station wagons like this… more»
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Donated R/V: 1978 Travel Queen
Ah, the ballad of the forgotten motorhome. These once-grand rigs that likely belonged to an original owner with dreams of the open road and the excitement of uncharted destinations so quickly become yesterday’s news once they hit a certain… more»
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3 Rows Plus Skylights! 1968 Buick Sport Wagon
Buick introduced the Sport Wagon back in 1964, but it got a restyling for ’68 which included some new body sculpting and a revised single-piece front skylight, which eliminated that pillar between the glass so the passengers in the… more»
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Pinchero Pickup: 1975 Ford Pinto
Ford joined the growing U.S. subcompact market in 1971 with the Pinto. They found a lot of sales success over the 10 years the Pinto was sold, but also some bad PR due to its design when impacted from… more»
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Hideaway Peepers! 1969 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate
The Kingswood would be the top-of-the-line full-size Chevrolet wagon on two occasions. From 1959 and 1960 it was based on the Impala and again in 1969 through 1972 as part of either the Impala or Caprice lineups. With the… more»
