When Barn Finds reader Ted sent us the tip on this 1969 Checker Marathon Station Wagon, he mentioned not remembering ever seeing one before, and I’m not sure I have either, at least not in person. While the company… more»
Station Wagon
Mar 16, 2025 • For Sale • 27 Comments
440 Power Plus Room For Eight: 1966 Chrysler Town & Country
With the popularity of station wagons seemingly on the rise in the mid-sixties, it’s a bit surprising that Chrysler only had a single offering for its 1966 lineup. However, it proved to be a good one, as the 1966… more»
Feb 23, 2025 • For Sale • 24 Comments
442 Inspired Muscle Wagon: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Before the minivan took the world by storm in the mid-eighties, station wagons were still the hot commodity during the previous decade for transporting large families, whether across town or cross-country. While these were a practical choice, most weren’t… more»
Feb 19, 2025 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Wally World Or Bust! 1969 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan
The seller of this 1969 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan Station Wagon says he will “do” one car per year, and if this one’s any indication of his past work, I believe he means turning autos into something catchy rather… more»
Feb 8, 2025 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Junkyard Find: 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country Wagon
The 1954 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country is one of those wagons that seemed to get everything just right, offering a high level of luxury for passenger comfort plus a powerful V8 under the hood for the driver… more»
Feb 3, 2025 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Well Maintained Woodie Wagon: 1959 Ford Country Squire
Although I’ve never owned a station wagon, going back to the days when these were such popular people movers, I couldn’t imagine buying one without the woodgrain appearance on the body. Ford must have understood that others felt the… more»
Dec 23, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Real Barn Find: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Station Wagon
The Chevrolet Impala was one of the more popular family cars during the period this one was produced, and going with the wagon was a smart choice if you had lots of kids. However, this 1967 Chevrolet Impala Station… more»
Nov 15, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Glass Galore! 1965 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Station Wagon
When it comes to station wagons that offer enjoyment for the entire family no matter where they’re sitting, the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser with its elevated roof and skylights certainly deserves a shout-out for including the rear occupants as part… more»
Oct 26, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
No Reserve Woody Wagon: 1987 Pontiac Safari
Anytime an auto is given a proper name, it’s a good indicator that the owner feels a very special bond, with this being more like part of the family instead of just another car. With that being said, meet… more»
Oct 25, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Upgraded Performance: 1979 Dodge Aspen Station Wagon
The 1979 Dodge Aspen wagon could be had with 3 different size engines, such as the old-faithful Slant Six, or a pair of V8s were also available, including the 318 or 360 varieties. Although this one was born with… more»
Oct 17, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Cheap One-Year-Only Wagon: 1977 Ford LTD II Squire
Looking back to 1977, it’s hard to fathom that Ford’s new LTD II was considered an intermediate-size offering. Just as a massive downsizing program was taking effect at General Motors, Ford introduced their LTD II in 1977, with the… more»
Sep 28, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
3 Row Woody Wagon: 1976 Buick Estate
Others came close, but the 1975-76 Buick Estate seems to have won the award for the longest station wagon ever, measuring in at an impressive length of nearly 232 inches before the GM downsizing program chopped almost an entire… more»
Aug 1, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Graphics Galore! 1979 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon
Subcompacts were becoming a desirable commodity in the auto marketplace by the early seventies, and Ford picked a great period to introduce their Pinto into the brand’s lineup as a 1971 model. It didn’t take long for a wagon… more»
Jun 2, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
76K Mile Luxury Wagon: 1987 Buick Electra Estate Wagon
Once again, the Hot Rod Power Tour is close at hand. If you are like me, you always promise that you will attend only to perennially let lack of proper planning and the financially destructive tag team of food… more»
May 31, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
57k One-Owner Miles: 1982 Ford Granada Station Wagon
The seller of this 1982 Ford Granada Squire mentions that the 5-door station wagon was only in production for two years during the Granada’s life cycle, but from what information I can find, it seems as though it was… more»
May 9, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Three-Row Traveler: 1972 Dodge Monaco Sport Wagon
If you’re longing for some nostalgia from the days when automakers offered station wagon availability on their flagship models, this 1972 Dodge Monaco Sport Wagon here on Craigslist might be right up your alley. The Monaco received a new… more»
