Vacation time will be here before you know it, and while most families will be traveling by a modern SUV this summer, some lucky kids will be able to tell their friends that their very cool dad scored this vintage wagon to transport them to their destination. The seller says this one drives like a dream, and he’s confident enough in its reliability to believe it’s capable of commuting anywhere. This 1970 Chevrolet Kingswood is in Wellford, South Carolina, and can be found here on eBay, with the opening bid of $12,000 yet to be placed. However, immediate gratification is also a possibility, as it can be yours right now for the buy-it-now price of $24,500.
The seller describes this wagon as a solid example, states that it’s never had any rust, and reports that there’s only been one repaint in the past, which has held up very well. Just about all of the sheet metal appears to remain in excellent condition, with the front bumper perhaps the worst exterior area, as it seems to have a couple of small bruises. However, these are very minor, and I’m not spotting anything outside that would make me consider taking any action whatsoever. The power tailgate is reported as still functional, and it’s a plus that this one’s also got a roof rack, so there’ll be room for plenty of suitcases and extra cargo.
The owner apologizes that his wagon doesn’t have a third row, but that’s really the only negative inside that I could spot. All of the interior is claimed to be original, with the front seat reportedly having had some recent repairs, though the work is said to be pretty much undetectable. The mileage is listed as 86,687, so with this much use and decades behind it, the cabin’s condition seems to confirm that this Chevy has been well cared for over the years. Once warmer weather arrives, the passengers will appreciate the A/C, which the seller says will run you out of the wagon!
Power is provided by a 400 small block V8 attached to a Turbo 400 automatic transmission, with everything under the hood still in good order after all this time. A second possibility thrown out by the seller sounds like a great idea: use this wagon as a tow vehicle to pull your muscle car or street rod to shows on the weekends. It seems there are far more positives than negatives here, and I feel the right buyer will be very happy with this one. What do you think?
Very nice clean wagon here