The Aston Martin Lagonda was a luxury four-door saloon built between 19. Less than a year into production, many dealers had a 12-month waiting list and by the 1980s, the car was on a three-year backlog. The 300TD was the first Mercedes wagon and the welcome was warm. Introduced in 1976, the W123 platform included a four-door sedan and sleek coupe which were soon joined by the diesel-powered 300TD station wagon in 1978. Instead, it was a solidly built auto constructed from tried and tested design features with engineering innovation kept to a minimum. 1980 Mercedes 300TDīy the admission of Mercedes-Benz itself, the W123 platform was not revolutionary. A handful of models were produced, including the Standard Sedan, Standard Station Sedan, Premier Sedan, Panel Van and S4, some of which were used for racing. Along with the aesthetic alterations, the EH’s big draw was its new “Red” motor, which was stronger, smoother, more economical and more powerful than the engine it replaced. Packing a more powerful engine than its predecessor, the EJ, the EH also made some cleverly chosen styling changes. The homegrown Holden EH was produced by General Motors-Holden’s in Australia from 1963 to 1965. The E34 reached 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds, with a top speed of 250 km/h.
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It features an S38 straight-6 engine and, as of its final year of production, a six-speed manual gearbox which followed through to the next generation of the BMW 5 series, the E39. The M5 version of the E34 was produced from 1988 to 1995. The E34 was one of the most reliable luxury cars on the market in its day, and it still considered one of the most dependable BMWs ever made. The BMW E34 blended BMW tradition with modern technology. The Volvo 240 was Volvo’s best-selling car from 1975 until 1982. The last 200 produced was a blue station wagon built to the Italian specification and named the “Polar Italia,” currently displayed at the Volvo World Museum. About one-third of all 240s sold were station wagons, which feature very large cargo space and can accommodate up to seven passengers.
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Available in sedan or station wagon, 6 variations of the 240 series were initially offered: 242L, 242DL, 244DL, 244GL, 245L and 245DL. More than 2.8 million cars were sold during the Volvo 200 series’ 20-year production run. Perhaps we’re due for a comeback? 1988 Volvo 240 GLT In celebration of the station wagon, we’ve put together a slideshow of some of history’s coolest classics. Plus they’re not pretentious like a bright yellow Hummer or a Victoria Beckham Range Rover. Their size and shape makes them extremely practical, and gives them better fuel economy than tall, bulky and decidedly non-aerodynamic SUVs. These days the much-maligned mom mobiles conjure up images of suburban housewives, but once upon a time these cars of the pre-minivan generation were, in fact, cool. Let’s be honest: it’s not often you see the words “cool” and “station wagon” in the same sentence.