Al Blatter was a Pontiac aficionado and especially had an affinity for GTOs, which would earn him the nickname, “Mr. GTO.” Over several decades, he collected dozens of cars and thousands of parts. Now that he has passed, this… more»
Station Wagons
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One-Year Only Offering! 1956 Ford Parklane Wagon
There’s always been something intriguing to me about one-year-only cars, regardless of the manufacturer or vehicle type. 1956 was the sole year a buyer could walk into their local Ford dealer and drive away in a Parklane, a 2-door… more»
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Unrestored 1964 Ford Galaxie Country Squire Wagon
With classic station wagons growing in popularity, solid project candidates will always attract plenty of attention. For those enthusiasts not in a position to tackle a project build, vehicles like this 1964 Ford Galaxie Country Squire are worth a… more»
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4WD Garage Find: 1985 Honda Civic Wagovan 4×4
This dusty and forgotten 1985 Honda Wagovan is one of the rarer Hondas you can buy, as it’s equipped with the desirable four-wheel-drive system that made this curious commuter wagon a true anomaly on the marketplace when new. The… more»
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Rare Shooting Brake: 1976 Jensen GT
Proof positive that a rare sports car need not break the bank, this 1976 Jensen GT project is located in Winnetka, Illinois, just north of Evanston in Chicagoland. Advertised here on Craigslist, the seller is asking $4,500 for this… more»
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396 Big Block! 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Estate
Borrowing your parents’ station wagon rarely got much cooler than this 1968 Chevrolet Caprice Estate in Higden, Arkansas. With wood grain trim, air conditioning, power windows, a big block under the hood, and room for umpteen cases of beer… more»
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1 of 1,294! 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari
Pontiac’s sporty two-door wagon hit the show rooms in 1955, General Motors’ practical application of 1954’s well-received Corvette Nomad show car. Named after an 18th-century Detroit-area Ottawa Chieftain, Pontiac leveraged the Native American theme, including the stylish “arrow” side… more»
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Daytona Speedway: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Ambulance
The roots of the Superior Coach Company date back to 1909. They’re well known for converting luxury vehicles into limousines, hearses, ambulances, and other specialty vehicles. This includes numerous Pontiac Bonneville’s of which at least one was in service… more»
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Restore or Drive? 1955 Ford Ranch Wagon
The Ranch Wagon was Ford’s entry-level station wagon between 1952 and 1974, serving in both full and mid-size product categories. It was your basic, no-frills people mover. This 1955 edition is in running condition but needs more tinkering to… more»
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Desert Find: 1959 Toyota Land Cruiser
The Land Cruiser is a series of 4-wheel drive vehicles that have become Toyota’s longest-running series of models. Worldwide sales are north of 10 million units and climbing. These SUVs were not common sights in the U.S. in the… more»
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Made In Japan: 1982 Mitsubishi Willys Jeep
In 1953, Mitsubishi Motors of Japan agreed with Willys Corp. to build Jeep models on their home turf. Over the next 45 years, the partnership would produce more than 30 different Jeep configurations that numbered close to 200,000 copies…. more»
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Immaculate 4×4 Wagon: 1986 AMC Eagle Limited Edition
Every now and again, we, the writers, have to remind ourselves not to overuse certain adjectives. This includes words like “survivor” that can get tossed around pretty easily if you’re not careful. But there are times when we really… more»
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36k Documented Miles: 1978 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon
Ford produced 188,899 examples of the Pinto during 1978, and you will still occasionally see them battling gamely in the cut-and-thrust that is part of the modern motoring world. While some will present well, others survive thanks to equal… more»
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Barn Find Estate: 1954 Austin A40 Countryman
If you’re looking for an unusual project, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more eye-catching offering than a 1954 Austin A40 Countryman Estate. Located just southwest of Portland, Oregon, and offered here on Craigslist for $3,000, this British classic… more»
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Gucci Edition: 1972 AMC Hornet Sportabout
It’s hard to tell what freaky fun and frivolity is hiding inside this classic dark green colored 1972 AMC Hornet Sportabout. It’s sort of like those people (and, you know who you are) who wear bright and colorful socks… more»
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Nine-Passenger 1966 Chevrolet Impala Wagon
Chevrolet Impala sales were down every year from 2010 until the end of production in February of 2020. Sadly, consumers clearly want SUVs, trucks, and crossovers rather than actual cars and the sales numbers don’t lie. The seller has… more»
