From the Yoyodyne propulsion west coast research division of the Odd Rod department comes this 1954 Chevrolet Handyman wagon. Beyond the more than three different shades of brown on the outside is what powers this longroof out of sight. Under the tall hood of the Chevrolet is a 390 cubic inch Ford V8. This combination likely brought more than a few face palm moments from those … [Read more...]
Pinto Squire Wagon
Proving that finding a classic and driving it to a car show doesn't require a federal bailout are Steve and Tina Lencioni of Pacifica, California and their 1973 Ford Pinto Squire station wagon. Steve has owned this top-tier optioned Pinto longroof for a little over a year now after spying it in a garage as part of his travels as a roofing contractor. The previous owner wanted … [Read more...]
Long Roof is Long
From the flagship of the fleet department comes the finest in American family wagons. Why? Because we really don't know of anyone else who tears into the absolute largest of fusty old Mopar station wagons and transforms them into ridiculously fast drag machines at a more alarming rate than Gaffo Jones from Wagons of Steel. Mr. Jones has been up to this sort of mayhem for a … [Read more...]
Made of Wood
From our wagonmaster bureau comes forth this 1953 International R-140 4x4 station wagon. The cold war era utility vehicle has returned to original glory. The wagon was factory finished in 1954, and immediately dispatched to assist in the construction of Minuteman atomic missile sites. The mighty wagon has been restored to original specifications in part by using wood, a fully … [Read more...]