The full-size Country Squire model was the produced in much higher quantities than the other Ford models. [29] The first mass-produced steel-bodied station wagon was the 1946 Willys Station Wagon, based on the chassis of the Jeep CJ-2A.

Power comes 468ci big-block V8 engine mated to a 4-speed GM 700R4 automatic overdrive transmission, equipped with a shift kit. [20] As part of the overall trend in the automotive industry, wooden bodies were superseded by all-steel bodies due to their strength, cost, and durability. Many modern station wagons have an upward-swinging, full-width, full-height rear door supported on gas springs — often where the rear window can swing up independently. That’s right, there are none. [43], In 2016, Volvo re-introduced a large wagon to the US market with the Volvo V90, but only by special order. 1955 Pontiac 870 Station Wagon | Recently added Wagons Home Station Wagons were very good sells under the Rambler name badge accounting for nearly half of all auto sales. [44], As the wooden bodies were replaced by steel bodies from 1945 to 1953, manufacturers applied wooden decorative trim to the steel-bodied wagons, as a visual link to the previous wooden style. Body may be painted with Auto or Hobby paints. The Cadillac CTS gave rise to a station wagon counterpart, the 2010 CTS Sportwagon, which defied the trend by offering almost as many trim levels as its sedan counterpart. Model Car Garage makes a nice photo-etched sheet for the 56 Nomad (#MCG-2114). [20] They were originally called "depot hacks" because they worked around train depots as hacks (short for hackney carriage, as taxicabs were then known). In 1922, the Essex Closed Coach became the first mass-produced car to use a steel body (in this case, a fully enclosed sedan body style). Because of the rarity of this model and the splendor of the real car, this is one of the most sought after models by collectables fetching over $200. The manual lower tailgate was counterbalanced by a torque rod similar to the torque rods used in holding a trunk lid open, requiring a 35 lb push to fully lower the gate. There is no reason to list pros or cons on this kit as no wagon collection would be complete without it. This year Olds switched to a roll down rear window from their previous lift window. The configuration appeared on the Studebaker Wagonaire station wagon and 2003 GMC Envoy XUV. Having covered just over 18K miles since new, 10Khas been added in 17 years of ownership by the seller. The Marathon's classic 1950s styling lent itself perfectly to the wagon body style. [17][18][19], The first station wagons were built in around 1910, by independent manufacturers producing wooden custom bodies for the Ford Model T chassis. This was scheduled to be released in 2001, but for some reason Polar Lights pulled the plug. Similar configurations became the standard on full-size and intermediate station wagons from GM, Ford, Chrysler, and AMC. Station wagons remain popular in Japan, although they are in slow decline as the SUVs and minivans have taken over a large portion of this market. Most if not all the kits included options such as opening tailgate, bucket seats, fuel injection, Moon gas tank, chromed front suspension, custom hood scoop, and chrome 5 spoke mags. The final wooden bodied station produced in the United States was the 1953 Buick Super Estate. The Ford and Holden wagons were usually built on a longer wheelbase than their sedan counterparts, until the introduction of the Holden Commodore (VE) which switched to sharing the sedan's shorter wheelbase. The tool was changed to create a Ranchero. Please Note The Fol, 1955 Chevrolet Wagon 383 strocker w alumn heads cold a.c. chrome idiot column custom leather int Da. Volvo continued production of station wagons through the Volvo 145 (introduced in 1967), then the Volvo 200 Series (introduced in 1974) and the Volvo 700 Series (introduced in 1985). This was the last year for the 2-Door version. This 1932 Ford Roadsteris a Dearborn Duece steel bodyfinished inblacksemi-gloss over a black vinyl upholstered interior. [69] Production of wagons in Australia ceased altogether in 2017 when the Holden Commodore (VF) ended production. [54] In 1956, Studebaker introduced three new two-door wagons in Pelham, Parkview, and Pinehurst trims.[55]. The first all-steel station wagon was the 1935 Chevrolet Suburban, which was built on the chassis of a panel truck.

Raising the manual gate required a 5 lb pull via a handhold integral to the top edge of the retractable gate. General Motors began producing two-door station wagons in 1955 with the "Chevrolet Handyman" and the "Pontiac Chieftain". [41], The 2015 VW Golf Sportwagen[42] was marketed as a sub-compact station wagon in the North American market. Here is a link to Davis Goog's website where he steps through the building of an Ecto 1A.

By the late 1950s, the wooden trim was replaced by "simulated wood" in the form of stick-on vinyl coverings.[45][46]. Includes body, rear valance, interior floorpan, inner tailgate, inner side panels, seats, chassis, vacuform windows. This is not a complete kit. Ford and Holden produced wagon models based on each generation of their large sedan platforms until 2010. With a little work this could be converted into a 4-door wagon. Does not have a mo, Take a look at this 1956 Chevrolet 4 door station wagon. Station wagons were initially considered commercial vehicles (rather than consumer automobiles) and the framing of the early[when?] [65] The Duett two-door wagon was conceived as a dual-function delivery van and people-carrier, and is based on the chassis of the PV444 and PV544 sedans. The only 2-door wagon produced by Chevy in 1959. More info on this model can be found. Of the two body styles, a station wagon roof (viewed in profile) more likely extends to the very rearmost of the vehicle, enclosing a full-height cargo volume[5] — a hatchback roof (especially a liftback roof) might more likely rake down steeply behind the C-Pillar, prioritizing style[1] over interior volume, with shorter rear overhang and with smaller windows (or no windows) aside the cargo volume. Tinted windows and chrome reverse wheels. Novelty piece. Equipped with a water-cooled 3.6L flat 6 engine, power is transferred to the rear wheels through a 5-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. The Miller Meteor Company converted many Caddys into Hearses and Ambulance and one of their 1959 conversions was the base for Ecto 1 from Ghostbusters. Smaller station wagons were marketed as lower priced alternatives to SUVs and minivans. [citation needed] In 1990, the 700 Series was replaced by the Volvo 900 Series, which was sold alongside the smaller Volvo 850 wagon that was introduced one year later. Snap together kit. With other brands, the niche previously occupied by station wagons is now primarily filled with the similar style of Crossover SUV, which generally has a car underpinning and a wagon body. [56] General Motors also introduced the sportier Chevrolet Nomad and Pontiac Safari to their lineup in 1955.
Chrysler's 1957 models had a roof too low to permit a forward-facing seat in the cargo area,[citation needed] so a rear-facing seat was used for the third row.

Molded in white. Additional upgrades includeair conditioning, billet wheels, Camaro front suspension,power steering, and brakes.