A wagon owner wannabe that is. I have many memories both good and bad of the family's 1971 Chrysler T&C wagon with 383 4bbl. In many ways I didn't appreciate its virtues at the time, but rather focused on its short comings. It was not all that reliable but it was very durable. Reliability problems can be annoying but durability problems lead to extinction. It didn't often run really well but it rarely failed to run. I suppose most of the running issues were related to the emission controls of the time and the problems were not unique to that car. The handling was abysmal of course but it sure traveled well. It had loads of torque and could really scoot when you put your boot in it. More than once it took on well over half a ton of cargo with nary a complaint. All told I would love to have one now as I am now old enough to appreciate it (with the possible exception of that 9 MPG thing). I suppose that an aftermarket closed loop EFI system might go a long way toward mitigating the efficiency problem though. I also have long wanted a 1980 Fairmont wagon. I had a 4 door sedan once with the straight six and that was a fabulous car. Great in the snow (sagging rear springs might have actually helped in that regard) and pretty reliable it was easy to work on when needed. Unfortunately in my poverty I had to ditch it when I lost third gear and couldn't afford the tranny work. Anyone else out there wish that the Mercedes 300 turbo diesel wagon had been available in the US with a manual transmission? Right now I drive a 1995 Geo Tracker 2WD 5sp soft top and love it. I think of it as a front engine dune buggy. However I could use something with a little more people and luggage room. A full size van would be very practical but the 70s and 80s vintage station wagons just have more character I think. Look forward too learning much from you folks. mike
Mike...well...your chances of finding a Fox body wagon are substantially better...although the t/c's do show up every so often
Welcome Mike! Like the Rev said, the Fox Wagons are easier to find than the Mercedes or T&C wagons. Plus Mustang, Capri, etc models and roadside parts are easier to find anywhere.
Mike. Stop bein a wanna-be and find that wagon of your dreams. Some nice covered bridges just waiting to be your photo op background.
Welcome from sunny FL... There are lots of friendly folks here to help you find what you are looking for. (And spend your money!)
Welcome Mike!! I had a customer who was an Air Force guy who had a 300td wagon with manual trans plus push button overdrive, it was gray market of course but a really neat car. Last I saw it had over 300,000 miles on it, still looked great!
Excellent 9 posts and we have a match. Is that a record. mashaffer. Almost forgot...if you can, please follow this link and vote for Shawn's 1972 Vega... Thanks
