One of my most frequent automotive fantasies involves going off on a hike in search of a forgotten garage full of classic automobiles. I did this a few years ago with a friend off of a tip about a… more»
Station Wagons
May 11, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Beautiful California Survivor! 1973 Ford Bronco
This beautiful orange 1973 Ford Bronco can be found in Fair Oaks, California, and looks like an amazing survivor. It has un-cut quarter panels, original-style wheels, and tires, along with an amazing original upholstery. It can be found here… more»
May 11, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Surfboard Included! 1946 Ford Woodie
Sometimes a classic will come along and it seems like the owner has chosen the perfect location to shoot their photos. That is the case with this 1946 Ford Woodie, because what better location could there be than a… more»
May 10, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Parked For 45 Years: 1957 Mercury Colony Park
The Colony Park wagon was made for 34 years which is a relatively long time for a car company to keep a nameplate alive, especially a station wagon. There were other models that had a longer run, of course,… more»
May 7, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rare Retractable Roof: 1964 Studebaker Lark Wagonaire
Merriam-Webster defines a Lark as either: A chiefly Old World ground-dwelling songbird or, A source of, or quest for amusement or adventure. My thought is Studebaker’s intention was the latter definition and not the former. Especially when you consider… more»
May 7, 2020 • For Sale • 32 Comments
440-Equipped: 1969 Chrysler Town & Country Wagon
How times change. It doesn’t seem to have been that many years ago that you only owned a station wagon if you had no other choice in life. Wind forward those few years, and now classic station wagons are… more»
May 6, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Mostly Original: 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
As is often said, honesty is the best policy though the truth can be fleeting, especially when it comes to old cars. When I first came across this old Chevy, I was drawn to what it is, I’m a… more»
May 6, 2020 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Custom Off-Roader: 1978 Ford Pinto 4×4
As I searched through the archives here at Barn Finds, I was able to confirm that this is not the first time we have seen this vehicle that manages to marry a 1978 Ford Pinto Squire Wagon with a… more»
May 6, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1-Of-1: 2000 Ford Explorer Saleen XP8
It is easy to claim a unique status for any classic car, but in the case of this 2000 Saleen XP8, the owner holds documentation from Saleen verifying the fact that this really is a “1-of-1” vehicle. These were… more»
May 5, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Under The Porch Find: 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Lakewood Wagon
The Chevrolet Corvair was a more remarkable car than many realize. There were the standard two-door and four-door body styles along with, thrown in for good measure, a convertible. Less often encountered are the Rampside and Loadside pickup truck… more»
May 5, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Cheap Classic RV: 1976 GMC Eleganza II
Did you ever think you’d put the words “Eleganza” and “donated vehicle” together? Now you can, as this classic GMC camper is up for grabs for peanuts courtesy of one of eBay’s leading resellers of donated vehicles. This GMC… more»
May 3, 2020 • For Sale • 31 Comments
One Of 413: 1967 Checker Wagon
One of 413 Checker wagons produced in 1967, it appears this vintage longroof was intended to tow from the beginning. It’s listed for sale here on eBay and is located in Toledo, Ohio. Surprisingly to me, the bidding has… more»
May 3, 2020 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Super Solid Project: 1959 Chevrolet Nomad
When the time comes to select the perfect car for a project, some vehicles are better than others. Sitting somewhere close to the top of the heap would be this 1959 Chevrolet Nomad because while it might be coming… more»
May 2, 2020 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Two Doors Too Many? 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Station Wagon
UPDATE: There are quite a few images with this listing, interior and engine included (Yes it’s a Chevy engine). Sorry for the confusion. I could not, and still cannot, access them via my laptop for whatever reason but could… more»
May 1, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Unrestored Survivor: 1967 Pontiac Executive Safari
We have seen quite a selection of classic station wagons over the years here at Barn Finds. Their condition has ranged from pristine through to “could you direct me to the nearest crusher please?” This 1967 Pontiac Safari is… more»
Apr 28, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Survivor Scout: 1978 International Harvester Scout II
A “scout” is traditionally a military term for a soldier that does reconnaissance or stealthy exploration. Whether you are talking about a Cooper Scout rifle, an Indian Scout, or an International Scout, they all mean the same thing…small, nimble,… more»
