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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Station_wagonStation wagon - Wikipedia

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   A station wagon (US, also wagon) or estate car (UK, also estate) is an automotive body-style variant of a sedan with its roof extended rearward over a shared passenger/cargo volume with access at the back via a third or fifth door (the liftgate, or tailgate), instead of a trunk/boot lid.

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2. www.curbsideclassic.com › automotive-histories › ccAn Illustrated History of the Station Wagon - Curbside Classic

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   Apr 20, 2021 · Learn how the station wagon evolved from a custom-built vehicle to a multipurpose family hauler after World War Two, and how it faced competition from minivans and SUVs. See photos of classic wagons from different eras and brands, and explore their design, features and popularity.

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3. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › Station_wagonStation wagon - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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   The station wagon, or estate, is a variant of sedan. The difference between station wagons and regular sedans is that the station wagon has no trunk. The roofs are extended backwards over a shared passenger or cargo volume with access in the back (like in hatchbacks, minivans, SUVs, and passenger vans ). [1]

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5. www.motorbiscuit.com › the-history-of-the-stationThe History of the Station Wagon - MotorBiscuit.com

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   Aug 10, 2019 · Learn how the station wagon evolved from a wood-bodied train car to a popular family vehicle in America. Discover the milestones, trends, and challenges of the station wagon's design and sales from 1935 to 2005.

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6. www.theatlantic.com › technology › archiveThe Last, Great, Gasp of the American Station Wagon

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   Jul 2, 2014 · The original station wagons were products of the railroad age, a commercial-only product used as hackneys to taxi passengers around busy train terminals or to and from hotels. These early wagons...

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   What is a'station wagon'?

   • It’s all about marketing. The term “station wagon” seems old and obsolete, yet many new cars (e.g. Chevy Traverse) are simply modern versions of those cars of the 60s and 70s, with only slightly different proportions. A Toyota Rav-4 has more in common with many of the station wagons of the 1930s and 40s than does a 1975 Oldsmobuick station wagon.

   An Illustrated History of the Station Wagon - Curbside Classic

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   What is a station wagon & estate car?

   • A station wagon ( US, also wagon) or estate car ( UK, also estate ), is an automotive body-style variant of a sedan with its roof extended rearward over a shared passenger/cargo volume with access at the back via a third or fifth door (the liftgate, or tailgate ), instead of a trunk/boot lid.

   Station wagon - Wikipedia

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   What is the origin of a station wagon?

   • Known in modern times for long roofs and two or three rows of seating, the station wagon origin story goes back to the turn of the 20th century. Back then, station wagons were so named for literally operating as wagons for the train station.

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   What was a station wagon used for?

   • The original station wagons were products of the railroad age, a commercial-only product used as hackneys to taxi passengers around busy train terminals or to and from hotels. These early wagons were often built on top of a truck or large car chassis.

   The Last, Great, Gasp of the American Station Wagon

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8. www.carsforsale.com › pop-culture › station-wagonStation Wagon History - Carsforsale.com®

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   Dec 29, 2023 · Learn about the origins, evolution, and decline of the station wagon in America, from woodies to minivans. See photos and facts of classic and modern wagons from Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Volvo, and more.