Introduced in 1971, the subcompact Chevy Vega should have been a winner. A lot of planning went into the new car, but Chevy dropped the ball in terms of quality control, so they developed an initial bad rap. With… more»
Station Wagons
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Vacation Tribute: 1988 Ford LTD Country Squire
By the 1980s, Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon would have a very long name: Ford LTD Crown Victoria Country Squire. The wagon had miles and miles of fake woodgrain paneling on the doors, fenders, and just about everywhere else. Which… more»
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Tiny Mini-Van: 1958 Fiat 600 Multipla
In case you never heard of it, the Multipla was a 4-door MPV (not much different than an SUV or van today) based on the Fiat 600’s drivetrain and the 1100’s front suspension. It could sit up to six… more»
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Last Ride Project: 1959 Cadillac Eureka Hearse
Because of its size and luxurious appointments, Cadillac is one of the most popular cars to be converted into hearses and ambulances. This 1959 Cadillac was built by the Eureka Mfg. Co. whose roots go back to 1871. It… more»
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Final Year Pony: 1980 Ford Pinto Station Wagon
For a car that caused quite a bit of fanfare when it was introduced in 1971, it’s kind of sad that the Ford Pinto is largely remembered for the detonating fuel tanks when somebody plowed into the rear. Be… more»
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Original 396: 1966 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon
Just because you have a growing family, why should you miss out on everything a high-performance classic offers? That’s where this 1966 Impala Wagon step in to fill the void. It has enough space to accommodate eight people, while… more»
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Resto-Mod Ex-Military 1941 Dodge WC-26 Carry All!
When it comes to wartime military vehicles, the Jeep is probably the first to come to mind, but Dodge was also a fairly large provider of utility trucks for our armed forces. Dodge contributed over 337,000 4X4 units to… more»
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New Crate Engine! 1975 Renault R12 Wagon
As we know, I have a history of buying and attempting to revitalize obscure projects. Those days are behind me – mostly – as it’s just too much work to nurse oddball cars back to life, and usually for… more»
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Ultimate Family Hauler! 455 Powered 1972 Buick Estate
If Buick’s mid-sized 1972 Vista Cruiser Sportwagon leaves you wanting more, step up to the top-shelf gargantu-wagon, the Estate. This 1972 Buick Estate Wagon in Mankato, Minnesota comes with more cargo space that a Viking Longboat, plus a roof… more»
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Ready To Use! 1956 Willys Station Wagon
The Willys Jeep Station Wagon (2WD) and Utility Wagon (4WD) have very interesting histories. This particular machine has received a lot of refurbishment, mostly mechanical, and is ready to perform its original role as “a comfortable family car.” Wait,… more»
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Tastefully Modified! 1964 Ford Wagon
I freely admit I was partially sucked into this car by the stunning photography–there are over 250 photographs in the online ad here on eBay, and for once someone really knew what they were doing taking the pictures (Scotty… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1975 Chrysler Town & Country
The seller says that this 1975 Chrysler Town & Country wagon is in “near new condition” and it’s hard to argue with that. At over two-and-a-half tons, nineteen feet in length, and having a 440 V8, this is one… more»
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Resale Red: 1962 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Wagon
We cover a lot of station wagons on BF and while Oldsmobile’s Vista Cruiser series makes time-to-time showings, full-size wagons such as this 1962 Dynamic 88 are a rarity – I didn’t know such a model existed in ’62…. more»
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UK Find! 1970 Morris Minor Traveler
Most British car lovers (and a substantial portion of the rest of you) will find a soft spot in their hearts for the Morris Minor Traveler (wood-framed two-door station wagon). This particular car was being restored by a former… more»
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Trick Van: 1981 Chevrolet G20
This sweet 1981 Chevrolet G20 van is going cheaply at the moment with no reserve to keep it from going home for under $5,000. This is a sweet, period-correct “vanning”-era creation with generous side windows, custom decals, aftermarket wheels,… more»
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British Barn Find: 1963 Humber Sceptre
Show of hands if you know what a Humber is. I didn’t but I’m learning that there’s a whole lot of auto stuff that I don’t know about. But I’m certain that our esteemed readership includes a few who… more»
