Rare 9-Seater: 1964 Dodge 880 Station Wagon

Rarity claims made by owners can sometimes be difficult to substantiate, leading potential buyers down numerous blind alleys in their search for the truth. However, the seller’s claim about this 1964 Dodge 880 Station Wagon posed no such challenges. I quickly confirmed via various sources that only 1,082 of these Wagons rolled off the line in 1964, making this a tidy, turnkey Mopar classic that deserves a closer look.

The Dodge 880 enjoyed a remarkably brief production run, with cars across all variants rolling off showroom floors between 1962 and 1965. The range received its most significant styling updates in 1964 as the company attempted to bring the appearance more in line with offerings from other manufacturers. However, it retained many of its original features, leaving no doubt that the 880 was a Mopar product. Our feature Dodge is a rare 9-seat Wagon that is in excellent condition. Its mostly original Persian White paint has a few minor imperfections, but its warm glow will allow many enthusiasts to forgive those shortcomings. The panels are as straight as an arrow, while life in a dry climate has left this gem rust-free. The chrome is in good condition for its age, and the tinted glass is clear.

The seller’s interior shots don’t provide a clear overview, but piecing them together paints a positive picture. The Blue cloth and vinyl upholstered surfaces are in exceptional condition, with the front seat still wearing its protective plastic. The floors sport their factory mats, and the dash is a work of art that is typical of Chrysler products from the era. The seller identifies a crack in the pad as the only significant flaw, and purists will welcome the news that there are no aftermarket additions beyond what appears to be a solitary gauge mounted under the dash. The power back window functions as it should, as does the AM radio. However, the party piece is undoubtedly the third-row seating, allowing this Dodge to accommodate nine people. That makes it ideal to take the whole clan on a cross-country adventure in style and comfort.

I am disappointed that the seller supplies no engine photos, but they counter this with plenty of relevant information. The engine bay houses a 361ci V8, with the rest of the package comprised of a three-speed TorqueFlite transmission and power assistance for the steering and brakes. This may have been the entry-level V8 in 1964, but power and torque figures of 265hp and 380 ft/lbs provided excellent performance for the era. This Wagon is unlikely to terrorize the opposition at the local drag strip, but in the cut and thrust of city traffic or cruising the freeway at 70mph, this Dodge would be an effective weapon. The seller indicates that they hold a significant collection of documentation for the Wagon, without stating what it is. The most important fact is that the vehicle is in excellent mechanical health, running and driving extremely well. If that cross-country adventure is playing on your mind, this Dodge is ready to deliver.

Rarity doesn’t necessarily translate into intense auction action, and such is the case with this 1964 Dodge 880 9-seat Wagon. These classics might only equate to 3.4% of the total 880 production across all variants that year, but it has only received fifteen bids since the seller listed it here on eBay in Signal Hill, California. The current figure of $6,300 sits below the reserve, and recent sales results should see it climb close to $20,000. However, this is the classic world, and the only predictable aspect is that it can be unpredictable. With the auction heading into its final days, it will be fascinating to see where the bidding lands when the hammer falls.