Equipment
361/303hp V8, column shift 3-speed manual with overdrive, body color wheels with hubcaps, AM radio.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Likely an older cosmetic restoration. The paint has notable orange peel. There are cracks on the drip rails, and the front left hub cap has noticeable surface rust. The engine compartment has been cosmetically restored, an Edelbrock 4bbl carburetor added, some amateur wiring work has been done under the hood, and the heater has been disconnected and lines looped together suggesting a bad heater core. The interior has been reupholstered but the original dash shows notable wear. Overall a quick and cheap appearing cosmetic restoration with a lot left to be desired once you dig below the surface.
Market commentary
An inherently appealing station wagon that hasn’t been treated well. It sold at RM’s Auburn Fall auction in 2018 for $39,600. This result is a $10,000 haircut on its $36,000 hammer bid there, a deserved discount for its superficial treatment and condition.