Back in the ’70’s, green was a very popular color for decor. Based on my memories of my parents’ carpeting, I can’t imagine why. But maybe it just wasn’t a nice carpet, because the green exterior and interior, along with a generous helping of woodgrain, sure do look good to me on this 1977 Ford Country Squire Wagon, for sale here on Craigslist in Orion, Illinois.
Ford has manufactured several iconic and long-running nameplates throughout its history. Not surprisingly, Mustang and Thunderbird are the top two, but coming in close behind in third is the Country Squire, which was manufactured in various forms from 1950 through 1991. The Country Squire was the top of the line wagon, and as such it always included woodgrain on its body panels. 1977 would be the next-to-last year before Ford downsized its cars, following the lead of the other domestic manufacturers. Engine options included a 400ci or a 460ci V8, both of which were less impressive than their cubic-inch displacements make them sound, as they were both heavily tuned towards fuel economy and emissions-compliance.
The seller says this wagon was in storage for 18 years, although no further history is provided. The car certainly looks like it may have been stored for a while, and the 56000 miles on the odometer could be original, but a further, in person inspection is warranted. Cars like this were usually bought to be driven, not babied, and low-mileage examples aren’t common.
I generally prefer GM’s offerings to Ford’s, but I must say this wagon checks a lot of boxes for me. The green paint, the wood grain, the covered headlights, the green interior, the big V8, all in a big, mid-70’s wagon – what’s not to like here? The only thing that’s missing is a third-row seat, which the seller says this car does not have. Selling my wife on a car like this would be tough, but selling her on this car and on having the kids ride in the cargo area might be impossible. Hopefully this car finds its way into the hands of someone who will preserve it.
It’s the grizzwald family truckster!
Nice car, ad is already gone.
Today, 8-14-18 @ 9:15AM, EDT, ad is still there. I like it. But, I’m a sucker for these things. Wish I had the cash and place.
What was the asking price?
Steve R
Again an expired ad, just two hours after the write-up was posted??
This is happening a bit too often now dear BF folks… Please try to consider the “age” of ads you’re writing about.
Or a link to the archived ad.
Steve R
Yes! Steve R I think they should ALL be adding archived ads. They have posted a few but they should accompany all of these write ups.
That wagon is a twin to the one my grandpa had..appx 1982.
One night all the family left..,so my cousins and I took it for a little spin.., I was 14..,and
Had just learned how to drive…. I took a sharp corner a little too fast
And lost a rear hubcap..missed a guardrail by inches😁..musta spent 2 hours finding it..!!,got home
20 min before them….wow….we we’re lucky.😁🤗
Stupid/fun things that we used to do…. LoL
Dear Lee, I would like to tell you, I don’t think is nice that you are trying to sell your wife. I thought those times were long gone. That said, if you have to sell her, try to sell her in the car and not on it.
If you are in dare need you might also consider offering a package deal :-)
Usually when you use the term Last Of The Breed, it should be the last year model for that car, not the next to last.
I love station wagons, even before they became cool again I always had one to drive.I have to finish putting the wood grain on my 1987 Buick Estate station wagon and then I am changing the color a little Chevy calls it blew me away Blue.Honest. Bruce.
Bought my wife one when our kids were little.It was white w/gold int. from our local Ford dealer.Great car nice ride!
Looks very nice, but I am curious as to how much? What does it mean when they say that the listing is expired?
Ditto love the wagons. Can’t stand those minivans except for the type 2.
Sorry about the expired listing, but fortunately the car was reposted. I’ve updated the link in the post.