When an automobile collection reaches 25 or more, storage space and a lack of time to care for your fleet properly can become an issue, and that’s the dilemma the seller of this 1963 Buick Estate Wagon is facing. … more»
Station Wagon
California Woody Wagon: 1978 Ford Country Squire
In the late seventies, before the Minivan began taking over family hauling, station wagons were still holding strong in the marketplace, with the Ford Country Squire one of those that had been serving vacation needs proficiently for decades. At… more»
Tri-Five Shorty: 1956 Chevrolet Station Wagon
In a world where bigger is often considered better, someone took the opposite approach here and gave this 1956 Chevrolet a significant haircut. Based on the trim and dash, I believe it may have begun life as a 210… more»
No Nomad: 1957 Chevrolet 210 Handyman Wagon
Wagon buyers whose main priority was focused on luxury were probably instantly drawn to the Nomad at their Chevrolet dealer in 1957, as it originated from the top-tier Bel Air trim level of the iconic ’57 Chevy. However, over… more»
LT1-Powered Sleeper: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited Wagon
The 1996 Buick Roadmaster is noteworthy for a couple of reasons, with one being that this year marked the final year of production, both for the sedan and the station wagon. Another strong point, literally, is what can be… more»
Stored But Solid: 1978 Ford LTD Station Wagon
1978 was the last year before the Ford LTD switched to the smaller Panther platform, with the car shedding some mass and weight beginning with the ’79 model, which included the station wagon as well. If you’ve been in… more»
Promising Project: 1961 Oldsmobile F85 Wagon
When it comes to gearhead thinking, it’s a sign of real maturity when someone comes to terms with the fact that they’ll never have time to complete a project, then decides to get whatever car they’re working on into… more»
Solid 1950 Packard Eight Woody Wagon Project
Having entered my sixth decade of life recently, I’m old enough to recall when cars were primarily built from metal, before all those plastic components became the norm. However, I’m not quite of the age to remember when station… more»
TPIR Showcase Prize! 1979 Ford Fairmont Wagon
Just appearing in contestant’s row on The Price Is Right is an exciting feat in itself, but to make it all the way into the showcase and win an automobile from Bob Barker is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Although… more»
406 V8 Power: 1976 Chevrolet Vega Pro Street Wagon
With the number of outstanding autos that cross our desks here at Barn Finds, it’s not uncommon for something to occasionally capture my attention to the point where I have to fight the urge to envision my garage as… more»
Flamed Clamshell Wagon: 1974 Chevrolet Impala
Although it’s now mostly considered nostalgic, a custom paint application with flames on the front was once not uncommon to find on certain vehicles, resulting in an effective and attention-getting appearance on cars such as the Corvette or just… more»
1 Of 50? 1975 Cadillac Castilian Estate Wagon
Before the Minivan took the nation by storm in the mid-eighties, station wagons were king of the road when it came to transporting large families around town, or across the country when it was time for a vacation. Surprisingly,… more»
Stored 35 Years: 1956 Chevrolet Nomad Barn Find
With the functionality of a station wagon roof line and sportiness of having only two doors, the Chevrolet Nomad was one of the more unique offerings in the Tri-Five lineup, in addition to being one of the most expensive. … more»
Cheap Cruising Wagon: 1979 Ford Pinto Project
The Ford Pinto is one of those cars that went through the school of hard knocks in its early days of production. However, despite some safety issues, it proved to be an economical offering to own and operate, with… more»
V6 Transplant: 1977 Chevrolet Vega GT Wagon
When the Vega entered the marketplace as a fresh 1971 model, consumer demands were changing in the auto world, and the timing was excellent for the addition of an all-around economical offering to the Chevrolet lineup. More than 277,000… more»
















