Station Wagons

Wild Ride: 1988 Cadillac Custom Hearse

Some cars are designed to blend in, while others were clearly built to stand out. This 1988 Cadillac Hearse, offered for sale in Mayville, Wisconsin, falls firmly into the latter category. With its custom paint, glass etchings, neon underglow,… more»

406 V8 Power: 1976 Chevrolet Vega Pro Street Wagon

With the number of outstanding autos that cross our desks here at Barn Finds, it’s not uncommon for something to occasionally capture my attention to the point where I have to fight the urge to envision my garage as… more»

Solid Red Rambler: 1965 Classic Cross Country Station Wagon

Model year 1965 produced so many attractive cars, that some say it was one of Detroit’s best and brightest years ever. I mean, the entire Pontiac line won Motor Trend’s “Car of the Year” award. Even at underdog American… more»

Nicest One Left? 1977 Plymouth Fury Suburban

From 1959 to 1974, the Fury was marketed as Plymouth’s top (or near the top) full-size automobile. Even during the ill-fated downsizing period of 1962 to 1964. But in 1975, it was formally reassigned to mid-size duty (though the… more»

Early Crossover: 1974 AMC Hornet Sportabout

By 1969, the Rambler American, AMC’s compact offering since the 1950s, was aged and tired. So, an all-new replacement arrived in 1970 using the venerable Hornet moniker. Sedans were only offered at first, with a hatchback wagon joining the… more»

Tidy Driver: 1971 Datsun 510 Station Wagon

The 510 is rated by many as one of the best cars that Datsun ever produced. An unassuming vehicle, the Sedan, in both two and four-door form, tasted considerable motorsport success. The Station Wagon variant may not have enjoyed… more»

Basement-Bound 41 Years: 1952 Plymouth Suburban

Post-war Plymouth station wagons were known as Suburbans for nearly 30 years. Coincidentally, Chevrolet would employ the name at the same time, which had to be more than a little confusing to buyers. The seller has a 2-door Plymouth… more»

Flamed Clamshell Wagon: 1974 Chevrolet Impala

Although it’s now mostly considered nostalgic, a custom paint application with flames on the front was once not uncommon to find on certain vehicles, resulting in an effective and attention-getting appearance on cars such as the Corvette or just… more»

BF Auction: 1973 Ford Pinto Station Wagon

The Ford Pinto may have carried an economy-car reputation when new, but today, survivors and well-kept examples have become increasingly collectible. This 1973 Ford Pinto Station Wagon, offered exclusively on Barn Finds, is described by the seller as a… more»

Rare Sliding Roof: 1966 Studebaker Wagonaire

I always admire quirky classics, especially when a particular design feature is the result of lateral thinking. Therefore, I find myself irresistibly drawn to this 1966 Studebaker Wagonaire. Its sliding rear roof offers much of the versatility and load-carrying… more»

1948 Packard Woody With Matching Teardrop Camper!

For many classic car folks, the woody is the penultimate classic car. While many manufacturers continued to make “woodies” with faux wood panels up until the 1980s, the best examples are those found with real wood adorning the bodies…. more»

Two Cars in One: 1967 Volvo Duett P210

In the genus “wagon”, few models are as distinctive as Volvo’s Duett. Looking like a cross between an early Suburban and a 1948 Ford, yet different from each, the Duett was conceived after the introduction of the PV444 sedan…. more»

Daily Driver: 1980 Toyota Corona 5-Speed Wagon

There were two Toyota Corona wagons available in 1980; both with fancy names. The top version was what they referred to as the Luxury Edition, and then there’s this 1980 Toyota Corona 5-Door Deluxe Wagon. This nice-but-not-overly-fancy wagon is… more»

1 Of 50? 1975 Cadillac Castilian Estate Wagon

Before the Minivan took the nation by storm in the mid-eighties, station wagons were king of the road when it came to transporting large families around town, or across the country when it was time for a vacation.  Surprisingly,… more»

Decent Driver: 1976 Chevrolet Vega Estate Wagon

The leading edge of the woodgrain on the Vega Estate Wagons has always made me scratch my head. I’m not sure why more thought wasn’t given to how to end that important part of this feature. Maybe there is… more»

Unmolested Wagon: 1960 Studebaker Lark VIII

In 1958 and 1959, American Motors and Studebaker introduced new compact cars that led to a revolution with the Detroit “Big 3” in the 1960s. The new Lark is just what the doctor ordered for struggling Studebaker, but in… more»

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