Station Wagon

Turbo Diesel 4-Speed: 1980 Mercedes-Benz W123 Station Wagon

Some well-versed Mercedes-Benz readers may be thinking hey, wait a minute, there was never a turbo diesel stick-shift wagon produced, and they’d be correct.  But thanks to the effort of two separate owners, now there’s at least one to… more»

Half Finished Creamsicle: 1960 Rambler American Wagon

With summer creeping up on us with its usual vigor, everyone needs ice cream and a summer project.  The ice cream is easy to find at your local convenience store or grocery store.  As for a summer project?  Reader… more»

Low Mileage Station Wagon: 1987 Plymouth Reliant LE

With the popularity of the Chrysler Mini Van taking the world by storm in 1984, many would-be station wagon buyers were allured to the fresh design when it came to making choices for their next family hauler, but the… more»

Poor Man’s Cadillac: 1940 LaSalle 52 Hearse Wagon

So what’s a car maker to do when their lower-priced offering is interfering too much with its flagship model?  Well, eliminate it, of course!  And that’s exactly what GM did with the LaSalle in 1940, or at least it’s… more»

One Owner Woody! 1973 Dodge Monaco Station Wagon

Back in the good old days, a maker’s flagship model was often available as a station wagon, such as this 1973 Dodge Monaco.  These things were large too, measuring about 19 feet in length and seating 6 passengers comfortably,… more»

BF Auction: 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle 300 Station Wagon

Practicality can be a significant consideration when enthusiasts search for a classic to park in their garage or workshop. Those with children usually seek a vehicle that allows the entire family to be involved in weekend trips or the… more»

One-Year-Only: 1969 Pontiac Custom S Station Wagon

If you’ve been in the market for a sort of uncommon A-Body and like family transporters, maybe this Pontiac Custom S wagon here on eBay would be a worthy contender.  It still seems to be a mystery why Pontiac… more»

Glorified Station Wagon: 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

Picture this- let’s go back to 1983, and suppose that the scriptwriters of Vacation had sent the family Vista Cruiser to a custom shop for a makeover instead of the crusher.  Sure, the whole feel of the movie would… more»

Custom Patina: 1964 Ford Galaxie Country Sedan Wagon

When I first glanced at this station wagon, my initial thought was what a cool aged finish was on it, as it usually takes years for the paint to develop a patina such as this.  But then I realized… more»

Spotless Survivor: 1963 Volvo 121 Station Wagon

When it comes to longevity, few classics can hold a candle to vehicles produced by Volvo. Designed to survive the rigors of the Swedish winter, almost any other environment is a walk in the park for these beauties. This… more»

Final Year: 1993 Volvo 240 Station Wagon

Volvo introduced its 200 series of cars back in 1974, which included a wagon, with fans still fondly remembering these autos for their safety reputation and good reliability.  After a nearly 20-year run, Volvo wrapped-up production of the 240… more»

Seventies Time Capsule: 1973 Ford Pinto Wagon

Love it or hate it, Ford’s subcompact Pinto loomed large over the decade of bell bottoms and disco.  Over three million of these somewhat safety challenged economy cars were sold to Americans who were looking to save on gas… more»

350 Vortec V8! 1956 Chevrolet 210 Handyman Wagon

With its lowered suspension and Cragar S/S wheels, this 1956 Chevrolet 210 Handyman Wagon doesn’t exactly qualify as a sleeper, although it does pack a decent surprise under the hood!  And while the outside patina screams all-business, there are… more»

No Reserve Sports Wagon: 1973 Volvo 1800ES

After already having been in production since 1961, Volvo introduced the final variation based on its P1800 series in 1972, the 1800ES.  The car was styled as a sporty wagon, and for the final year of production in 1973,… more»

Mystery Model: Citroen DS ID20 F Safari Wagon

I’m curious how many of our readers have ever experienced buying a car that’s represented as a cream puff but ends up being a lemon?  It happened to yours truly twice in my younger years.  Unbeknownst to me, my… more»

Rear Section Only: Greenwood C3 Corvette Sport Wagon

For most Chevrolet Corvette enthusiasts, especially those who are fans of the C3 era cars, the name John Greenwood is probably a familiar one.  John’s interest in the hobby seemed to be two-fold, as he loved to race Corvettes… more»