The Monterey, named after Monterey Bay, California, was the mainstay of the Mercury lineup from 1950 into the 1970s. The only station wagon that Mercury would offer in 1954 was based on the Monterey and it was marketed as… more»
Station Wagons
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Unrestored Survivor: 1967 Chrysler Town and Country
If I had one automotive wish in life, it would be that American manufacturers still produced muscular station wagons. The current model range is probably more versatile, but there was nothing like driving out of a dealership behind the… more»
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Price-Dropped Muscle Wagon: 1969 Buick Sport Wagon 400
UPDATE 07/23/2024: We see a few classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds where a seller hasn’t tasted success with their first sales attempt. They often have another go, dropping the price to entice potential buyers. Such is the… more»
Jul 22, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
52k Mile Survivor: 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon
Without the financial resources of General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler, upstart American Motors was always willing to push the envelope. One example came in the form of the Eagle in 1980, the industry’s first “crossover” vehicle. Borrowing from the… more»
Jul 22, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
36k Original Miles: 1985 AMC Eagle Limited
Bold claims about originality and mileage are nothing new to us at Barn Finds, and such claims must sometimes be treated with a grain of salt. However, it appears that isn’t the case with this 1985 AMC Eagle Limited… more»
Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare Sportwagon: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet never manufactured a station wagon or “shooting brake” version of its popular Corvette sports car. But Corvette enthusiast John Greenwood did, mostly as kits to be installed by others. They were based on the popular C3 Corvettes of… more»
Jul 20, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve: 1973 Mercury Colony Park Station Wagon
As a kid growing up in the ’80s and ’90s, my parents largely drove T-Birds and Mustangs, so our family road trips were not the spacious affairs of those who grew up in the heyday of the American station… more»
Jul 19, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Fresh Crate 350: 1972 Chevrolet C10 Suburban
Chevrolet launched its Sixth Generation Suburban in 1967, with the latest model significantly larger than its predecessor. It remained on sale until the end of 1972, with our feature vehicle rolling off the line during the final production year…. more»
Jul 17, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1-Of-6 Wagons? 1973 Cadillac DeVille
When you scrolled into a Cadillac dealership in 1973, you’d find a selection of hardtops, sedans, and convertibles. But what you wouldn’t find was a station wagon because that body style wasn’t in the marketing plan. If you wanted… more»
Jul 16, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Floors Have a Couple of Holes: 1957 Chevrolet Nomad
As someone who lives under the illusion that they are a good writer, I have to admit that one of the hardest things to craft using the written word is subtle humor. It takes a lot of skill to… more»
Jul 12, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Spooky But Solid: 1960 Cadillac MM Hearse
Whether it’s an actual death driver or merely an ambulance, a hearse is one of those coaches that it’s always better to travel in the front seat of. The seller doesn’t give us much background on this one, but… more»
Jul 9, 2024 • Classifieds • 26 Comments
Pole Barn Find: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The Nomad was a 2-door “sport wagon” built and marketed by Chevrolet from 1955 to 1957. It was trimmed as a Bel Air to be the nicest station wagon that Chevy offered. They looked great, and yet fewer than… more»
Jul 8, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Unrestored Woodie: 1964 Ford Country Squire
The Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon for more than 40 years. Beginning with the “woodie” wagons in 1950, the name carried on after the company shifted to metal-bodied transports. The last time the name was used was… more»
Jul 8, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One Owner Wagon: 1956 Chrysler Town And Country
Chrysler gave its full-size cars a major facelift in 1955, which included the Imperial which was spun off into its own division. The styling gave a prelude to what was coming with the bold “Forward Look” approach of the… more»
Jul 8, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Highly Optioned: 1955 Chevrolet Nomad
Upon its release, the 1955 Chevrolet Nomad was one of the most expensive passenger vehicles in the marque’s model range. Therefore, the fact that only 8,386 buyers took one home is unsurprising. These classics were far from cheap in… more»
Jul 7, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Plaid Interior: 1977 Dodge Aspen SE Wagon
Located just northeast of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this 1977 Dodge Aspen Special Edition, or SE, Wagon has seen some road salt in its lifetime. We’ve only seen two 1977 Aspen wagons here on Barn Finds and one was a really… more»
