We’ve seen plenty of vehicles cross our desks at Barn Finds where a seller makes bold claims about its condition. However, this 1968 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is one of the few I have seen where the seller has used… more»
Station Wagons
Nov 7, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Room for Nine! 1966 Pontiac Catalina
Before SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles) dominated the automotive landscape, station wagons were all the rage. Big ones, small ones, luxurious ones, spartan ones – they all sold well until not that many years ago. Like this 1966 Pontiac Catalina… more»
Nov 5, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
It’s a Hemi! 1979 Jeep Wagoneer
This 1979 Jeep Wagoneer has left most of its 1970s technology in the rearview mirror. That’s because its body and interior have been grafted onto a 2006 Dodge Durango chassis – with four-wheel-drive. That means it’s also Hemi-powered and… more»
Nov 5, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Termite Proof: 1954 Mercury Monterey “Woodie”
Station wagons with real wood bodies became somewhat popular in the 1930s, but interest died off in the early 1950s as they were expensive to build and maintain. Ford continued the “woodie” look by instead using fiberglass strips and… more»
Nov 1, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
66k-Mile 4WD: 1986 AMC Eagle Wagon
We take for granted today the fact that we can roll into almost any dealership in the nation and drive out with a vehicle with some form of four-wheel drive. While that might not matter as much for folks… more»
Oct 31, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
360 Powered Wagon: 1971 AMC Ambassador
When it comes to old-school wagons, there are some usual suspects, like the Ford LTD and Chevy Caprice. But we often forget that AMC made some pretty killer long-roofs as well, like this 1971 Ambassador shown here on eBay… more»
Oct 30, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Woody Project: 1952 Dodge Power Wagon
Some classics appear on our desks at Barn Finds that leave me scratching my head. Such is the case with this 1952 Dodge Power Wagon. We have seen these robust old vehicles in many forms over more than a… more»
Oct 29, 2023 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Stored 25 Years: 1978 AMC Pacer Wagon
One thing you can say about American Motors is they weren’t afraid to take some chances. From the formation of AMC out of Hudson and Nash in 1954, they would dabble with this product or that one to see… more»
Oct 29, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Retractable Roof! 1963 Studebaker Wagonaire
Studebaker was grasping at straws by 1963 when it was forced to sell its South Bend plant. With virtually no development budget, it was placing many of its models on the Lark chassis, while even the top-shelf 1963 GT… more»
Oct 27, 2023 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Car Lot Find: 58k Mile 1986 Chevrolet Celebrity Wagon
Could you drive a relatively ancient car like any other daily driver? Well, given current interest rates, there’s a strong inclination to do so, especially when the vehicle in question would be dirt cheap to own and maintain. This… more»
Oct 26, 2023 • For Sale • 40 Comments
Nice Driver: 1957 Dodge Sierra Station Wagon
Practicality can be a crucial consideration for an enthusiast trying to balance the demands of a growing family with the desire to own a classic car. Some vehicles don’t meet their requirements, but this 1957 Dodge Sierra Station Wagon… more»
Oct 26, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Solid Station Wagon: 1966 AMC Ambassador 880
From 1957 to 1974, the Ambassador was American Motors’ top-of-the-line automobile. From 1965 onward, AMC positioned the automobile in the full-size arena to compete with the big Fords and Chevrolets. Mostly referred to as the Rambler Ambassador, it lost… more»
Oct 24, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Surf’s Up! 1962 Chrysler Town And Country
This 1962 Chrysler New Yorker Town and Country station wagon looks like a cross between a Good & Plenty and a Pink Panther ride. The seller suggests that this Granada Hills, California resident is a rare surf wagon –… more»
Oct 22, 2023 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Packing a 440 V8! 1971 Plymouth Satellite Custom
The Satellite was introduced in 1965 as the top trim level of the mid-size Plymouth Belvedere. By 1971, it had replaced the latter altogether, including this Satellite Custom 6-passenger station wagon. We’re told the nice-looking transport is all-original and… more»
Oct 19, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Cheap 1978 AMC Pacer D/L Wagon
The AMC Pacer was one of those quirky cars that you either liked or not – there doesn’t seem to be much middle ground. In production from 1975 to 1980, the Pacer was unorthodox in appearance and that may… more»
Oct 18, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
67k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Electra Estate
It seems the days of walking into a showroom and driving away in a Station Wagon may be a distant memory unless the buyer turns their attention to foreign makes. The Wagon has lost the battle against the SUV,… more»
