When you write for a site like Barn Finds, you start to notice how you see certain cars over and over again. This is not a bad thing, as it gives some indication as to the pulse of the collector car market. The Chevy Caprice / Buick Roadmaster / Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser contingent are well documented in terms of their appeal to enthusiasts and families alike, but it’s truly amazing how many turn up for sale and find new owners each week – that kind of staying power is impressive for a car that isn’t that old at this point. This 1991 Buick Roadmaster is listed here on eBay with no reserve and bidding to $3,500 at the moment.

Of course, you can buy one of these estate wagons pretty cheaply assuming mileage and condition are average. This one has a tick under 120,000 miles and looks it from the outside; it could stand to be detailed for some more eyeball appeal. But the woodgrain is holding up and white paint is very forgiving, so I doubt you’d be ashamed to be seen in it. The acres of glass all look quite clear and the seller cites the clean Carfax as evidence of zero accidents requiring major bodywork. Whitewall tires are a must-have for a wagon like this, especially if you plan to shame your kids into driving it to high school some day.

There’s actually an ad on TV right now – I believe for an insurance company – whereby that exact scene unfolds, with the parents giving the kid a clearly neglected Caprice wagon as a first car. The kid’s facial expression indicates extreme disappointment, but that young man is just uninformed. With the third row of seats, you can bring tons of friends along for the ride, all while enjoying the sound of an LT1 V8 under the hood. If it were me, however, I’d want the wagon to make it easier to haul junkyard parts home from the wreckers, as flipping down that rear bench makes hauling moldy Recaros and rust-free body panels way easier.

Despite the average miles, the interior looks quite tidy, with the front bench showing very little in the way of wear and tear. The dash pad isn’t cracked (they normally aren’t), and the carpets look clean. Aside from the steering wheel showing some wear, the interior may be the wagon’s best feature as it looks far fresher than the mileage would otherwise indicate. The seller mentions that the Roadmaster will come with all manuals and the original window sticker, another tidbit that may indicate the prior owner was a stickler for the details. For the money, you really can’t go wrong if you can use the added utility of a wagon in your life – which is probably why these sell reliably on eBay.