The Ford Escort arrived on the American market in late 1980, for the 1981 model year, as the front-wheel-drive replacement for the aging Pinto. It was initially developed alongside the Mk. 3 European Escort with the idea that it… more»
Station Wagons
May 26, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Spotless Custom: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad
The growth in popularity of classic station wagons means that spotless examples are highly sought. However, the interest ramps up a notch when the vehicle in question is a Tri-Five Nomad. This 1955 model is a real beauty, and… more»
May 25, 2021 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Famous Foxbat: 1960 Jaguar XK150 Shooting Brake
Europe is famous for many things, but they stand apart from their peers for the car community’s love of shooting brakes. You might call it a wagon, but in the case of a one-of-two Jaguar XK150 converted to an… more»
May 25, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Could You Save This 1957 Chevrolet Nomad?
For many people, nothing better exemplifies the nostalgia of the classic car era than the 1957 Chevy. Coming in 2-door hardtop, sedan, convertible, and 2 and 4-door station wagon forms, the Bel Air trim in particular is at the… more»
May 24, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Big Block Wagon: 1968 Ford Country Sedan
If you ask the “big-wigs” of the automotive industry, they’ll try to convince you that the family station wagon has come and gone. However, nobody seems to have bothered telling classic car enthusiasts who continue to eagerly snap up… more»
May 21, 2021 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Airport Coach: 1961 Pontiac Catalina Safari
Given the attrition that occurs over 60 years, you don’t see all that many 1961 cars these days. But you almost never see one that was converted into a coach to transport passengers to and from the airport. Such… more»
May 21, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Hemi Wagon: 1956 Dodge D500 Sierra
Station wagons have come in and out of popularity ever since they were introduced, and right now very few are made – the SUV is the hauler of choice for most people. But back in the 1950s and 1960s… more»
May 21, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Tri-Five Wagon: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
No production run of cars is likely more popular today than the 1955-57 Chevrolets, which became known as the Tri Fives. Out of nearly five million built, the rarest and perhaps most desirable today is the Nomad sport wagon,… more»
May 21, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
1972 Plymouth Fury Sport Suburban
Plymouth’s top-shelf wagon for 1972 promised luxury, room for the whole family, and style. Twist the key on this 1972 Plymouth Fury Sport Suburban in San Antonio, Texas, and you could drive “to New York City” according to the… more»
May 20, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Daily Driver: 1965 Chevrolet Impala 396 Wagon
I’ve always had a passion for station wagons. Even as a kid growing up in the seventies I was always envious of our neighbors who sprung for wagons, when all we ever had were 4-door sedans. If you are… more»
May 19, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Solid Shell? 1964 Citroen ID19 Wagon
For American families with 2.5 kids and a dog, station wagons were the dominant form of transportation in the 1960s. When you think of wagons of this era, a Citroen is probably one of the last cars that come… more»
May 15, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
One Year Wonder: 1956 Ford Parklane
Of all the Tri Five Chevrolets from the 1950s, the most ironic is probably the Nomad. That short-lived sport wagon was born out of a 1954 Corvette-based show car. But who remembers the Ford Parklane, the one-year iteration that… more»
May 14, 2021 • For Sale • 39 Comments
Beautiful Survivor! 1959 Edsel Villager Wagon
What is widely considered the biggest sales flop in automotive history, the Ford Edsel is now an iconic collector car and they are becoming highly collectible. This version is a Villager Wagon from 1959 and can be found here on… more»
May 13, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rare Wagon: 1955 Pontiac Safari
One of the greatest dramas with tackling a project build is deciding exactly what you are trying to achieve. It is common for individuals to change tack repeatedly, and sometimes the finished product is nothing like what was initially… more»
May 13, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Garage Find: Volvo 1800 ES Wagon
The 1800 ES is one of the more collectible Volvos, along with the very hard-to-find fiberglass-bodied 1900 convertible (67 made before the plug was pulled) and the P210 Duett station wagon and panel van. These days, most of the… more»
May 12, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Clean Wagon: 1987 Buick LeSabre Estate
We will probably never see the likes of this 1987 Buick LeSabre Estate Wagon again. It seems that the era of the family station wagon is over, and there are no plans by any manufacturers to reintroduce one to… more»
