Station Wagons

Are We There Yet? 1973 Dodge Monaco Wagon

Dagmar over riders, faded “wood grain”, black on black – this 1973 Dodge Monaco wagon is nineteen feet of vintage nasty ready to cast a spell over Mopar fans. The Monaco was introduced in 1965, with the nameplate a… more»

Rare AMG Package: 1979 Mercedes-Benz 500 TE AMG Estate

I try not to use the term “badass” too often as it is certainly an adjective that gets thrown around a lot. But when it comes to an AMG-modified W123 wagon, it’s hard to think of another superlative that… more»

BF Auction: 1966 Ford Fairlane 500 Wagon

There are many factors to consider when choosing a classic to park in your garage. Practicality is at the top of the list for many people, and with the demise of domestic Station Wagon production in recent years, vehicles… more»

37K-Mile One-Owner 1978 Ford Pinto Squire

“Your car awaits you, Squire.” – as I’m sure no 1978 Ford Pinto Squire wagon owner has ever heard from their hired help. This isn’t exactly the car you’d buy if you were a trust fund baby or won… more»

Solid Wagon: 1962 Pontiac Bonneville Safari

Several vehicle types remain strong performers in the classic market, and Station Wagons fall into that category. They offer enormous versatility, and with no domestic models scheduled for production, they remain a viable alternative to new imports. This 1962… more»

Patina Project: 1964 Ford Falcon Wagon

Some project candidates leave potential buyers spoiled for choice, and this 1964 Ford Falcon Station Wagon is all that and more. The seller has eliminated the worst of its rust problems and slotted in a larger engine to improve… more»

Highly Original: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad Project

In their three years of production, the buying public never really warmed up to Chevrolet’s Luxurious Sport Wagon “experiment.” In total, only 22,375 Nomads were sold for the 1955, 1956, and 1957 model years. It was probably a combination… more»

Final Edition: 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

I have long lamented the demise of the domestic Station Wagon. However, with buyers focusing on Vans and SUVs, it simply didn’t make economic sense for manufacturers to develop and produce what quickly became a niche vehicle. This 1990… more»

Paddy Wagon Project: 1949 Dodge Power Wagon

“Paddy wagons” have been used for ages by police to transport groups of prisoners. They were especially visible in the 1930s during Prohibition when the cops were conducting raids on establishments selling illegal hooch. The suspects would be rounded… more»

Rare 4-Door Safari! 1957 Pontiac Star Chief

Everyone remembers the Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad, the “sport wagon” in production from 1955 to 1957. And some will recall that Pontiac offered a similar product called the Star Chief Custom Safari. But who remembers that Pontiac also sold… more»

Porsche Powered: VW/Porsche T3 B32 Caravelle

We talk about the concept of “factory hot rods” every now and again, such as with this recent Ford Taurus SHO entry. One of the ways the waters tend to get muddied is when a vehicle is modified so… more»

Patinamod? 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

The Chevy Nomad was a Sport Wagon built between 1955 and 1957. It carried Bel Air trim and shared little key sheet metal with other 2-door wagons from the doors back. It was based on a 1954 Corvette show… more»

Vanning Roots: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon

The Pinto was Ford’s answer to the fuel-efficient and affordable imports that were taking the American automotive market by storm. It was built to be lightweight and cheap. Engine options included a couple of four-bangers and a V6. Manual… more»

No Reserve: Rare 1958 Studebaker Commander Provincial

We see plenty of classic station Wagons crossing our desks at Barn Finds, but this is only the third Studebaker Provincial to grace our site. This is understandable because the company only produced 2,412 of these beauties in 1958…. more»

41k Original Miles: 1960 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon

We’ve recently seen a few nice seven-seat Station Wagons at Barn Finds, and this 1960 Pontiac Catalina Safari continues that theme. The seller admits it isn’t perfect, but it is a dry-climate survivor that has avoided the rust problems… more»

Muscle Wagon: 1966 Chrysler Town & Country 440

Classic Station Wagons often force owners to compromise between practicality and performance. However, this 1966 Chrysler Town and Country is an uncompromising Muscle Wagon. Its original 440ci V8 provides plenty of power for the driver, while the third-row seating… more»

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