When I was a boy, most people purchased a station wagon more out of a matter of necessity than as a matter of choice. They weren’t a cool car, and were primarily seen as a workhorse for the larger… more»
Station Wagons
Jul 30, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Perfect Patina? 1967 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon
OK, just to set the story straight, I’m not hogging up all of the Chevrolet station wagons on Barn Finds. I have a strong memory for this vintage and a lot of experience with them, such as this ’68… more»
Jul 30, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Prime Project: 1966 Ford Bronco
According to the ad, this 1966 Ford Bronco has been in the same family since at least 1972. It was parked a decade later and was last running in the late 1990s. It can be found here on eBay with… more»
Jul 29, 2020 • For Sale • 33 Comments
The One And Only 1977 PINTERA GT V8?
Back during the height of the kit car rage, someone out there decided that their old Ford Pinto needed a redesign. So, they set about giving it a new look and they apparently liked the finished product enough to… more»
Jul 28, 2020 • For Sale • 49 Comments
396-Powered! 1968 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon
Another station wagon? You bet and once again, it’s a ’68 Chevrolet, similar to this ’68 Caprice featured on Barn Finds last month. Station wagons are hot! They are the anti-SUV/CUV and offer some nice, old school passenger car… more»
Jul 25, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Ready to Drive: 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon
Mercedes-Benz’s W123 chassis has a reputation for being dependable, especially when equipped with a diesel engine. This is especially impressive when you consider the fact that the OM617 engine found in vehicles like this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon available… more»
Jul 24, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Final Edition: 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Talk about old-school-cool SUVs, this 1991 Wagoneer marked the end of an era and is one of the most sought-after in the current market. It can be yours if you check out this listing on eBay, from Tacoma, Washington…. more»
Jul 21, 2020 • Auctions • 20 Comments
BF AUCTION: 1955 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
Sold For: $3,300 There is something incredibly cool about Chevy’s Tri-Five Wagons. Sure, the Nomad has long been the favorite with collectors, but the fact that Sedan Delivery wagons like this one were built to be work vehicles makes… more»
Jul 18, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Maine Barn Find: 1940 Ford “Woodie” De Luxe
I have had the opportunity to review some really nice woodie wagons over the last several months. All were either in nice, original condition or had been completely restored. This 1940 Ford, unfortunately, is neither. Nevertheless, it still warrants… more»
Jul 14, 2020 • For Sale • 37 Comments
SEMA Candidate? 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
Normally, I don’t get too wound up about a Chevrolet Nomad. I used to but I have encountered so many over the years that they warrant nary a glance any more. This 1957 example, however, caught my attention. Not… more»
Jul 11, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Honest Wagon: 1968 Volvo 122s Estate
I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again – I’m drawn to long roof cars. Throw in some features like a manual transmission and descriptors like “lovingly well-used,” “honest car,” and “great driver” and you have my full… more»
Jul 11, 2020 • For Sale • 28 Comments
No Reserve: Rare 1957 DeSoto Explorer Wagon
Desoto, what an unusual name for a car. Usually cars are named for their founders like Ford, Olds(mobile), Chrysler, Dodge, Chevrolet, etc. But picking a somewhat random Spanish explorer is a bit different. Why not a Magellan, Columbus, Balboa,… more»
Jul 8, 2020 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Millennium Falcon! 1962 Ford Sedan Delivery
Once popular for light-duty business vehicles, the Sedan Delivery body style (most often a station wagon with two doors and steel panels in place of the rear side windows) had just about faded from manufacture in America by the… more»
Jul 7, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Rare 1967 Datsun 411 SSS Wagon
Most of us are familiar with Datsun’s famous 510 models in various body styles, but before that (yes) iconic line of cars, Nissan/Datsun produced the 410 and 411, also known as the Bluebird 410/411 in other markets. This rare… more»
Jul 6, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Surfer Wagon Project: 1959 Chevrolet Brookwood
The 1959 Chevrolet was a polarizing design. A radical departure from its predecessor, which in turn was an even more radical departure from the ’57. The Impala two-door hardtop has its fans and it is clearly the version with… more»
Jul 5, 2020 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Brand New National Lampoons Family Truckster!
If you’re like me, the 1983 classic National Lampoon’s Vacation starring Chevy Chase is a must-watch whenever it is on television. With the most popular in the “Vacation” series probably being Christmas Vacation, the first movie is a cult classic… more»
