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»
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Real Barn Find: 1969 Buick Sport Wagon
Having been a staple at Buick dealers since 1940, the Estate took a snooze after 1964, not to return until 1970. This absence provided the Sport Wagon an opportunity to serve as the sole luxury-oriented station wagon in the… more»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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5.0 V8 Powered 1973 Ford Pinto Station Wagon
When the Pinto made its debut at Ford dealerships in late 1970, the subcompact was available in just one body style, which was a small sedan with a trunk. It didn’t take long before a hatchback model joined the… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1957 Pontiac Chieftain Safari Wagon
With the immense popularity of the “Tri-Fives” during the period of 1955 through 1957, it was easy for buyers to get sucked in and head straight for their Chevy dealer to choose a model that would suit their needs… more»
