When Chevrolet introduced the Brookwood station wagon in 1958, it fit 6 passengers comfortably in the standard configuration, or 9 if the buyer opted for the extra seat. However, somebody took this one and did something Chevy never dreamed of by adding a camper, with the results seeming perhaps more function than form. That’s certainly not to say this one’s impractical, as the seller describes it as an awesome camper, and there’s definitely plenty of room inside. If you’re looking for something truly unusual and unique, this one is in Ethridge, Tennessee, and can be found here on Facebook Marketplace. It’s priced at $15,000, and we’d like to thank reader T.J. for the tip on this peculiar bowtie!
The seller says he’s posting this Brookwood for a friend, and there’s not a whole lot of information given, such as when the camper was dropped on or what inspired the transformation. However, if you study the photos, it appears that the roof was sawed off from the rear doors back, which opened up plenty of space to enable the camper and the Chevy to become one. The inside area could use a good clearing out followed by a thorough cleaning, but once that’s completed, I can see how this might be a useful vehicle to stay in overnight at a rural KOA location.
It looks like several seasons have passed since this one was last given a bath, and although the paint appears to be a bit faded, just washing this wagon and polishing those Cragar S/S mags might improve the outside appearance significantly. There’s some rust showing on the lower section of the right fender and front door, but hopefully it’s minor, so making a few sheet metal repairs and applying fresh paint might be a worthwhile endeavor. The camper section could use a nice smoothing out as well, but its colors happen to blend surprisingly well with the wagon’s, so just driving this one occasionally as-is and letting it function as lawn art most of the time is a viable option worth considering here.
The topper is pretty heavy, and it seems to have put quite a bit of additional weight on the rear section, so it might be wise to replace the springs and/or install some air shocks. No photos are included of the engine compartment, but it’s reported to house a 283, which is said to run great, with the shifting done for you by a Turbo 350 automatic transmission. I’m curious to hear what our readers have to say about this 1958 Chevrolet Brookwood wagon- is this odd creation something you’d consider buying and going camping in?
Before I’m sleeping back there, does the $15K include the tetanus and penicillin shots?
I never really liked the tail end of the 58 Chevy anyway. A+ for covering up.