Looks like a nice Wagon except the rust around the windows needs attention IMHO. I have been watching these cars on eBay for many years. My Vista Cruiser is the nicest example you will find. Look at the pictures and compare to other listings (open and closed). The car has original drivetrain with 65,000 miles. The engine compartment has been detailed (brake booster and fasteners replated, air cleaner and brackets powder coated, new decals). Paint is in good condition with minor rust at base of vista and rear side windows and driver side fender behind wheel opening. Interior is original and nearly perfect (front lower bench recovered). Original headliner and dash are in excellent condition. Underside is very clean. Car has original spare tire. The rear tail gate has a power window operated by dash mounted switch or key switch on tailgate. The tailgate is dual acting, folds down and swings to the side. There is a roof rack and a storage compartment in the floor behind the 3rd row seat. Everything works including the radio and clock. The car starts, runs, drives and stops perfect. Many people modify the engine with aftermarket 4 barrel intake and carb. I chose to leave the factory 2-barrel carb in place as the car has really good acceleration and power. Let's talk documentation. The car was originally purchased in Tennessee. I have the original Tennessee title and registration in the original owner's name. I also have the protect-o-plate, owner's manual and build sheet. The original owner traded the car in 2001. It passed through a couple owners until I purchased the car in 2002. I have copies of the titles for all subsequent owners. The car is currently titled in my name in California. Try to find another Vista Cruiser in this condition traceable to the original owner! http://www.ebay.com/itm/281675326892?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&fromMakeTrack=true
At least he's honest and showed it. I looked at a Skylark Sportwagon several months ago, and the flipper told me that all you have to do is smear (neatly) some caulking compound over that rust to keep the roof from leaking...and, obviously, hiding it from a prospective buyer. I did not buy that car, much as I liked it.
My rust free 72 Chevelle had just a little rust around the rear 1/4 glass so I pulled them. Turns out it had more rust in the pinch weld than I thought. Off to the body shop for some metal work. That Vista is way worse.
I love the looks of those wagons. They rode so smooth! Sadly the Vista leaks are normal and worse than you can see.
