Trade for Toilet Paper: 1981 Toyota Corona Station Wagon

Happy Pi Day! With all of the corona virus related pandemonium running through the public eye, I wonder if it'll spill over into cars -- with the classic Toyota Corona be shunned because it shares a first name with the nasty crown shaped virus that seems to be performing the job of a crappy version of Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet. The corona virus will pass (hopefully soon) but this Corona Station Wagon will still be driving for years. Find this 1981 Toyota Corona Station Wagon offered for $8,500 in San Mateo, CA via craigslist. Tip from Kaibeezy.

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.

King Bee: 1969 Chevrolet Kingswood Wagon

Whenever I see an AMG'd Mercedes SUV or an M'd BMW SUV, I think "Why would you buy such a thing, think of the cool CARS you could have bought instead? (although they are probably leasing it)".  I wonder if 40 or 50 years ago, petrolheads thought the same thing when a big block station wagon rumbled by...  Find this 1969 Chevrolet Kingswood Wagon for sale in Puyallup, WA for $8,000 via craigslist.

Finish The Wizard: 1974 Chevrolet Vega Wagon 4x4

Some cars for sale on the interweb seem to have an answer for a question that no one ever asked.  How many Vega wagon owners would think to themselves, "I want to lift this thing and go off road."?  We have a unfinished project here that has some odd things finished and many important ones left to go.  Find this 1974 Chevrolet Vega wagon for sale in Exeter, NH for $5,000 via craigslist. 

Auction watch: 1969 Ford Falcon big block swap

Find this 1969 Ford Falcon station wagon here on eBay in Elmira, NY bid to $2,125 ending on Christmas day.  This satin black grocery getter has a Ford 460 big block swapped in for good measure.  Who needs headliner, carpet, and a spiffy interior when you are busy melting the rear tires?

1st Gen Greenhouse: 1965 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

Before SUV's were plugging up driveways around America and taking flack for global warming, there was another vehicle contributing to hydrocarbon depletion en masse. Enter the station wagon.  Considered the first design to transcend the standard family hauler, they came in multiple configurations depending on your needs.   Some even provided the ability to grow fresh veggies in the back if ever such a need arose.  Find this 1965 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser for sale in Phoenix, AZ for $7,900 via craigslist.

Quantum Mechanics: 1984 Volkswagen Quantum Turbo Diesel Wagon

Quantum is defined in physics by Merriam-Webster as "the smallest amount of many forms of energy (such as light)".  Passat is a made up word by Germans for a large family car produced by Volkswagen.  Dasher was Santa's main reindeer until that upstart Rudolph with his nose so bright came along to guide the sleigh.  Find this 1984 Volkswagen Quantum Turbo Diesel Wagon for sale in Bellingham, WA for $3,300 via craigslist.

Repeat Offender: 1987 Citroen CX Station Wagon

Today we are counting down the new year by featuring a few repeat offenders, cars that were for sale earlier this year, and are still for sale.  The Citroen (Citroën) CX was a futuristic fastback/wagon built by the crazy Frenchmen at Citroen around the time the company was slowly succumbing to death by a thousand cuts as it was absorbed into the PSA juggernaut.  This next example is about the craziest color you'll ever see on a car.  Find this 1987 Citroen CX Station Wagon offered for $3,950 in Largo, FL via craigslist.  Tip from FuelTruck.

Forza Beige: 1978 FIAT 131 Mirafiori Wagon

When I started this post I was looking for a chrome bumper 124 Spider to contrast with the (disappointingly hideous) Fiata and I stumbled upon this:  Behold, the beige unicorn!  No way I could not post this.  I can't remember the last time I saw a 131, let alone a wagon.  I'm at a loss for words.  Find this 1978 FIAT 131 Mirafiori Wagon for sale in Santa Anna, CA for $6,000 via craigslist.

The Only Car You'll Ever Need: 1959 Ford Country Squire 4x4

This next monster was submitted for our Loony Labor Day wacko-thon, but somehow didn't make that cut. That's OK - lifted four wheel drive fake wood sided '50s station wagons aren't for everyone. Find this 1959 Ford Country Squire 4x4 for sale in Troy, NY for $17,950 Buy It Now via ebay. Tip from Rene.

Sauber Seifenstück: 1995 BMW 525iT (E34 Wagon)

The clever German title above translates to "clean bar of soap." I'd also like to remind readers that Sauber is the Formula 1 team that BMW owned from 2005 through 2009. They had mixed successes, but it was the debut team for 4-time world champion Sebastian Vettel - where he started his F1 career as a test driver. It seems like Vettel is an old master now, but I was present to see his first F1 race ever, at Indianapolis in 2007 (just yesterday, really). I find it fitting that this wagon not only resembles the proverbial bar of soap (and matches the white BMW Sauber F1 livery) but that it is a clean slate for modification, from mild to wild. Find this 1995 BMW 525iT E34 wagon for sale in Portland, Oregon for $3,500 via craigslist.

15k: Blue's Cruiser: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Wagon w/ 455 Swap

What's a 2nd-gen Vista Cruiser without the view? A Cutlass wagon, of course. Continuing the theme of slightly modified A-body Oldsmobiles from Wednesday, what if you found a low-spec wagon with "three on the tree," kept it looking bone stock on the outside, but swapped in a stump pulling big block and chassis upgrades underneath? You'd get a stealth cruiser in a plain wrapper, that's what. Find this 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Wagon for sale in Vancouver, WA for $15,990 via craigslist. Tip from fueltruck.

1k: Hot Tip: 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon

This next feature comes from tipper Zach Z who writes:

I don't know why, but I saw this and said, forget the new DTM5 - they needs this!

You really can't argue with that kind of logic, especially because this Pinto panel wagon has factory stock porthole style "bubble" windows in the back.  They just don't make 'em like they used to, that's for sure.  Find this 1977 Ford Pinto Cruising Wagon offered for $2000 in Lakewood, CO via craigslist.

10k: AMC Woody: 1959 Rambler American Station Wagon

The Rambler American (introduced in 1958) was a slightly updated version of the Nash Rambler and spans some of the confusing years of AMC vehicle nomenclature.  When Nash merged with Hudson to form AMC (in 1954) it moved the Rambler name upmarket under the Nash & Hudson names, but when it needed a new compact in 1958, it reintroduced the old 1955 car under the Rambler brand as an American.  Find this 1959 Rambler American Station Wagon for sale in Bayside, CA currently bidding for $8,100 reserve-not-met with 1 day to go.

10k: Crown Victoriamino: 1955 Ford Station Wagon Crown Vic-anchero

Someone took a '55 Ford Station Wagon and what appears to have been a '55 Crown Victoria and moved the roofline forward to create a Ranchero from a '55 (First factory Ranchero's appeared in 1957). The end product gives lots of load space under the rear deck (notice added hinge towards front) and the car is drivable as is as a 1-of-a-kind-but-is-it-something-you-want?!  Find this 1955 Ford Station Wagon Crown Vic-anchero for sale in Phoenix, AZ for $12,495 or best offer on ebay.

5k: Surfs Up: 1969 Ford Fairlane Station Wagon

The sixth generation Ford Fairlane (1968-1969) was a mid-sized sedan that shared its chassis with the Mercury Comet, Ford Ranchero and Torino, but was styled to match the full-sized Galaxie/LTD sedans.  Today a classic Fairlane is a great way to get into American muscle without breaking the bank.  Find this 1969 Ford Fairlane wagon for sale in Southwick, MA currently bidding for $4,750 with a few hours to go.  Tip from Oldsmobuick.

5k: Surf Mobile: 1959 Willys Wagon

The Willys Jeep Station Wagon was arguably one the world's first sports utility vehicles, as it took a heavy duty truck chassis and added a family sized cabin with seating for the kids and their friends (the Chevrolet Suburban predates it by a few decades however).  Find this 1959 Willys Wagon for sale in Pacoima, CA currently bidding on ebay for $5,772 with a few hours to go.