Wagon Train
The station wagon still exists on U.S. roadways, but its golden era has long passed. The wayback seating, long frames, and faux-wood paneling are largely lost to history, replaced by minivans and SUVs. “There are not a lot of station wagons — but what we're seeing a little bit more of is manufacturers taking a station wagon, lifting it a little bit, and labeling it an SUV alternative,” says Will Kaufman, a senior editor and content strategist for CarMax at Edmunds. “They're still basically station wagons, but they have an extra inch and a half of ride height to make them a little friendlier if you're driving down a dirt road.” If you're nostalgic, however, here are reminders of when this big family car ruled the roads.