1975 Datsun 710 Wagon

Advertised as the "Driving Man's Economy Car", the Datsun 710 replaced the classic 510 in 1973. It was reliable enough, but the weird styling didn't do it any favors, and, well, just compare it to the 510. Also, it seemed unsure of what it was supposed to be. Economy car? Sporty car? Semi-luxury car? Oh well, today their weirdness and uniqueness makes for an interesting find. How can you not like those curvy windows?

 

 

 

 

1969 Opel Kadett Wagon

Opels were sold by Buick dealers starting in the mid sixties, and lasting until the end of the seventies. Available in the U.S. was the Manta (here), GT, 1900, Kadett, and later the Opel Isuzu by Buick. The Kadett was first sold in the U.S. in 1965. The redesign happened very soon afterwards, to the style shown here. The new Kadett was available in all body style variations, and was fairly popular in the U.S. However, despite that, very few remain, which makes this quite an amazing find. Even more so because of the fantastic color, and overall design of the car. It is truly a stunningly pretty design, in my opinion, with perfect proportions, and just fantastic design elements.

 

 

1963 Mercury Meteor Custom Wagon

For 1962 and '63, the Meteor was Mercury's version of the Ford Fairlane. It was only made for three model years, beginning in 1961, and ending after 1963, the only year a station wagon was available. Also available was the fancy S-33 model, which had nicer trim and a better interior. This Meteor looks absolutely fantastic on 60s-style gold slot mags, which compliment this Mercury's 60s styling cues perfectly

 

 

 

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1967 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

Introduced in 1964, the Vista Cruiser was a wagon version of the Cutlass. There were extra windows in the roof on a sort of pod over the rear seats. It was, along with the Buick Sport Wagon, a special, luxurious wagon that was definitely a status symbol of the time. This particular car, while pretty rough, still looks good with its slot mags, rake, and hood scoop, all straight out of the 70s.

 

  

 

1976 Toyota Corona Wagon

The Corona was Toyota's largest car in the U.S., until the Cressida was introduced. It was also, in the sixties, the first model that actually sold reasonably well in the U.S. This Corona is a 5th generation car, and is still on the job, serving as transportation for what looks to be a contractor. The mid 70s Corona grille, with the small part above the headlights, is one of my favorite designs of the 70s.

 

  

1964 Land Rover Series IIA Station Wagon

 

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