Blue Boat: 1977 Pontiac LeMans Safari

Here are two words that don't go together. LeMans and Safari. LeMans is a city in France that hosts a prestigious 24 hour race for sports racing cars and a Safari is fun filled vacation for wealthy people where they stalk rare wildlife and get sand in their cargo pants.  Here is one more word that doesn't go with EITHER of those two -- Pontiac.  Pontiac is the late GM performance brand that had nothing to do with GT racing or hunting in the mid 1970s, but that didn't stop them from building something called the Pontiac LeMans Safari...because marketing.  Find this 1977 Pontiac LeMans Safari here on eBay bidding for $6200 with a few hours to go.

Restomod: 1953 Pontiac Woody Station Wagon

In 1953 a shopper at a Pontiac dealer had a number of choices -- starting with the entry level Chieftain (except for Canada, which had the Pathfinder) and then going up in class to the Super Chief, Star Chief, or the Safari if wagons were your thing.  Today's next feature is vaguely related to a '53 Pontiac Safari, but it has some modern Ford parts on the greasy side.  Find this 1953 Pontiac Woody Station Wagon offered for $6,500 near Seattle, WA via craigslist.  Tip from JB1025.

Big Brother Is Watching You: 2000 GMC Safari Van

The GMC Safari was a badge engineered version of the popular Chevrolet Astro, but it could be optioned without the tall greenhouse and glass windows -- instead it has the panel sides of a creeper work van.  The Safari/Astro/Express wasn't a large van, but it offered a frugal driving experience compared to a full sized van, and can still haul a bunch of junk...or be equipped with hidden surveillance equipment.  Find this 2000 GMC Safari Van offered for $7850 in Santa Clara, CA via craigslist. Tip from Matthew.

5k: Few Remain: 1975 Pontiac Astre SJ Safari Wagon

If you loved GM's subcompact Vega, (and who doesn't?!?!) then you'll love the badge engineered versions for GM's other brands.  The H-body offerings went up from the basic Vega and they included the luxurious Oldsmobile Starfire, sporty Buick Skyhawk, and the Pontiac Astre -- whose purpose was as confounding as the name.  Find this 1975 Pontiac Astre SJ Safari Wagon offered for $4,950 in Victor, ID via craigslist.

5k: Vantastic! 1985 GMC Safari

The Chevy Astro van was built for moms who didn't want to haul six bratty kids to hockey practice - they could haul seven, in rear-wheel drive fashion. With a V8 up front and custom drivetrain in the back, this one has traded PTA meetings for time slips. Find this 1985 GMC Safari for $6,500 in Rochester, MN.  Words and tip from DT commenter & contributor  slowcarSLOW-MPGlol.