Station Wagons

Field Find Project: 1960 Chevrolet Brookwood

For 1958-60, the Brookwood was Chevy’s entry-level station wagon. They were available as 2-door models which would also serve as the basis for the new El Camino “gentlemen’s” pickup. This 1960 edition has been sitting out in a field… more»

Cruising Wagon? 1977 Mercury Bobcat Villager

Mercury’s Bobcat, that division’s version of the Pinto, never had nice small bumpers, they all had the diving board-like bumpers as seen on this 1977 Mercury Bobcat Villager wagon. The seller has this one listed here on Facebook Marketplace… more»

27k Mile Time Capsule: 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser

The Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser was the successor to the Vista Cruiser in 1978, but the latter had long since lost its interesting raised-roofline and roof-mounted skylights. It would be the Cutlass Supreme version of a station wagon, and this… more»

Last Registered In 1969: 1959 Plymouth Sport Suburban

Before there was the big Chevrolet SUV called the Suburban, there was the Plymouth version as a station wagon. While it was produced from 1949-78 overall, all Plymouth wagons would be their own series from 1956-61. This six-passenger Sport… more»

Tricked Out Wagon: 1978 Pontiac Sunbird Safari

The Pontiac Astre was a rebadged Chevrolet Vega, enabling them to participate in the subcompact boom of the 1970s. While the Vega was around from 1971-77, the Astre was only produced during those final three years. But the wagon… more»

Rare Wagon: 1969 Citroen Ami 6 Break

The 1969 Citroen Ami 6 Break was not a particularly rare vehicle when it was new. It offered quirky styling and a comfortable ride, making it a popular choice amongst French buyers. Today, you will rarely see them on… more»

Trucksters and Trailers: 1970 Cushman Collection

Based today in Augusta, Georgia, Cushman Motor Works and its iterations have been in the business of producing all sorts of outdoor equipment for more than 100 years. This includes scooters, farm equipment, lawnmowers, golf carts, and even boats…. more»

V12/5-Speed? 1951 Plymouth Suburban Wagon

Continuing in a two-door station wagon vein, here’s a seldom-seen one in the form of a 1951 Plymouth Suburban, but this example is harboring quite a surprise – one never envisioned in the early ’50s. This wagon, technically known… more»

Entry Level Project? 1956 Chevrolet Nomad

“HERE IS YOUR CHANGE TO GET AN ENTRY LEVEL 1956 CHEVROLET NOMAD” opines the seller of this 1956 Chevrolet Nomad project. I think I would be looking for a chance more than a change at this point but I… more»

Woodie Wagon: 1950 Ford Country Squire

Wood-bodied station wagons were popular with the wealthy in the 1940s. But by the next decade, they had become too expensive to produce given their sales volumes. Ford built the last of its true “woodies” in 1948, but through… more»

1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad Project

UPDATE 12/15/2021: It seems that the owner of this 1957 Chevrolet Nomad isn’t having much luck moving the vehicle to a new home. It is his third attempt to sell this classic wagon, although he is trying a different… more»

Pair Of 1951 Ford Woody Station Wagons

Wood-bodied station wagons were quite the thing with the wealthy back in the 1930s and 1940s. But they were expensive to produce, and the wood added 200-300 pounds to each vehicle. In the case of Ford, the last true… more»

Mini Truck Oddball: 1957 Ford Anglia

The Ford Anglia was a small British sedan that was built between 1939-67 and sold nearly 1.6 million copies. It had several iterations, including the 100E model from the 1950s. While the seller says this is a 1950 Ford… more»

True Boogie Van: 1976 Ford E100

We’ve started to see an uptick in old-school vans appearing on auction sites and bringing a surprising amount of money. It’s not surprising, as genuine boogie vans are loaded with period style and swagger and generally get a thumbs-up… more»

Original 327: 1969 Chevrolet Impala Kingswood Estate

It wasn’t that many years ago that I looked at station wagons and wouldn’t have given them much more than a second glance. However, having lived with them for a few years, I find them a wonderfully rewarding and… more»

Royal Hauler: 1975 Dodge Royal Monaco Wagon

I’ll try to not use the always-loved phrase “patina” on this one too often but it’s almost impossible to overlook that cool surface rust. I mean, patina. This 1975 Dodge Royal Monaco wagon is loaded with character and the… more»

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