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  • A reminder that racing wagons are awesome

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    Good morning and happy Wagon Wednesday. This post is here to serve as your reminder that racing wagons were most certainly a thing, and that they were also quite awesome. Volvo raced the 850 in the British Touring Car Championship. So if you’ve ever wondered just how fantastic a liveried-up wagon can look, see above…

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  • 2018 Buick Regal TourX – The Buick Wagon is Back!

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    Buick has been out of the wagon game for a long time, but they’ve finally seen the light and will be launching the all-new Regal as a sleek and gorgeous…. crossover, according to Buick’s VP, who is wrong. The 2018 Buick Regal TourX is the more versatile and rugged counterpart to the Regal Sportback that was also…

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  • Subaru Forester XT Overland: It's A Subaru Thing You Wouldn't Understand

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    One of the cool coming trends in the automotive world is people taking Subaru Outbacks and Foresters and turning them into true off-road vehicles capable of going well into the backcountry.  As you might guess, this trend started in the wilds and expanse of Austrailia, though to be fair, some Subaru enthusiasts have been doing…

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  • BMW Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Touring – Best Wagon Wednesday Ever?

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    Amidst all the incredible machinery being revealed at the Geneva Motor Show this week, I’d like to direct your attention to what is clearly the best car there: the BMW Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Touring. Alpina has a long history of making BMWs prettier and faster and their first G30-based car is only continuing that streak.…

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  • Wagon Wednesday: Buick Grand National Wagon

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    Well, it’s obviously not a Grand National but it is a 1983 Buick Regal Estate. The body has been tastefully modified to Grand National specs, while retaining its long roof. While the original engine has been replaced, it’s been replaced with a healthy V8 rather than a turbo V6. But does any of that really…

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  • Opportunists: Assemble! 1970 Toyota Corona Wagon MUST SELL SOON!

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    I’ve never been in a position to prey on the desperation of a seller in order to score a deal (it’s usually closer to the reverse). Were you located remotely near the SF Bay Area and shopping for a classic Toyota wagon, this is your week! This 1970 Corona wagon needs a new home by…

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  • Wagon Wednesday – 1984 Volvo 245 Turbo

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    For your Wagon Wednesday enjoyment, feast your eyes on this 1984 Volvo 245 wagon. It’s Turbo, baby!

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  • Wagon Wednesday – Go for the Gold (Saturn)

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    For your Wagon Wendesday enjoyment, I present you the venerable Saturn SW. If there was ever a car with all kinds of possibilities, it’s a Saturn wagon. Plus, it’s (kinda) brown!

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  • 1961 Corvair wagon: awesome at any speed

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    You see the occasional Corvair. You don’t often see the wagon version, because Chevrolet didn’t make a lot of them. Here’s one for sale on Craigslist with an asking price of $9,000 or best offer. From the ad: Up for sale is a 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Lakewood station wagon 700 series. These are the lowest…

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  • 1972 Chevelle Wagon is sitting low but full of potential

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    It’s Wednesday. That means it’s time for me to talk you into buying a wagon, and todays example is primed and ready to go. The seller states that this ’72 Chevelle wagon is fast. Based on the ad, it’s quite possible that this is true: 72 Chevelle Wagon 383 Stroker Motor with Cam, Turbo 400…

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