Wagon – LA Car Spotting

1991 Mitsubishi Delica LS Van

November 10, 2018November 8, 2018Posted in Japanese, Mid-ModernTagged California, car spotting, Delica, Delica van, japan, Japan made, Japanese, japanese van, JDM, LA car spotting, lacarspotting, Los Angeles, los angeles car spotting, made in Japan, Mitsu, Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi Delica, mitsubishi van, Mitsubishi wagon, overland, spot cars, Spotted, spotted on the street, spotting, spotting cars, spotting in los angeles, Sun, Tiny van, truck spotting, USA, van, Van life, van spotting, WagonLeave a comment

Spotted this Mitsubishi Delica, referred to in North America as the Mitsubishi Wagon. Seriously, this van was not even given a proper name for the North American market, simply being called “Wagon”. We spotted a 1990 Toyota Town Ace Royal Lounge (Diesel) in a previous post. I like these funky Japanese vans from this era – they have a certain je ne sais quoi about them.

Enjoy.

1973 Volvo 1800ES Wagon

August 17, 2018August 15, 2018Posted in sweden, Vintage VehiclesTagged car spotting, cars, Classic, Classic car, Classic cars, classic volvo, LA, LA car spotting, lacarspotting, lacs, Los Angeles, los angeles car spotting, Old school, spot cars, Spotted, spotted on the street, spotting, spotting cars, spotting in los angeles, Station Wagon, Vintage, vintage car, vintage volvo, volvo, Volvo 1800ES, Volvo 1800es wagon, Volvo P1800, Volvo P1800 station wagon, Volvo wagon, Wagon1 Comment

Here we have a revered and somewhat rare Volvo 1800ES Wagon. The 1800 line from Volvo was built from 1961 to 1973. The Wagon version, was only made for two years, from 1972 to 1973, which is why the wagon is a bit more of a rarity.

I did not have the opportunity to get some pictures of the rear or full car pictures, as the Volvo was obscured by street things. Instead, I took artistic liberty to bring you some close ups and odd shots. Enjoy.

Check out some other Volvo’s we’ve spotted:

1x Volvo P1800 & 2x Alfa Romeo’s

1988 Volvo 740 Turbo Estate Wagon

March 22, 2018March 20, 2018Posted in European, Mid-Modern, Swedish, UncategorizedTagged car, car spotting, LA, LA car spotting, lacarspotting, lacs, Los Angeles, los angeles car spotting, Spotted, spotted on the street, spotting, spotting cars, spotting in los angeles, Station Wagon, sweden, swedes, Swedish, swedish engineering, Turbo, turbo station wagon, turbo wagon, turbocharged, Turbocharger, volvo, Volvo 740, Volvo 740 Turbo, Volvo 740 Turbo Estate, Wagon3 Comments

Here we go, back to the old, somewhat unique, if not mundane cars we’re used to seeing. I am setting a goal this year to photograph a variety of cars that range from classic, vintage vehicles and trucks to modern exotics and just plain cool cars.

Today we have a 1988 Volvo 740 Turbo Estate. Don’t let the turbo emblem fool you, these vehicles were not adrenaline pumping performance machines… no the turbocharger just helped you haul more of your junk up a hill quicker. This example is extremely clean and a perfect time capsule for 80’s automobile finesse. If I owned this car – I would get those plastic trim pieces refreshed and bring back their luster. Enjoy/

1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer

January 18, 2018January 18, 2018Posted in america, Mid-Modern, UncategorizedTagged AMC, AMC built, American, american made, American truck, car spotting, cool jeep, cool la cars, cool los angeles, Grand Wagoneer, jeep, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep product, LA car spotting, lacarspotting, Los Angeles, los angeles car spotting, Spotted, spotted on the street, spotting, spotting cars, spotting in los angeles, travel, United States, USDM, usdm market, Wagon, Wagoneer, Wood panel, Wood panels, Woody2 Comments

We are on a roll with the cool Jeeps this week. Last weeks Postal Service DJ chassis Jeep hearkened back to a time when AMC was proudly developed Jeep models. This 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer was sadly the last generation of the Grand Wagoneer, after Chrysler bought Jeep and discontinued this model.

1994 Buick Roadmaster Wagon

November 6, 2017November 6, 2017Posted in america, Mid-ModernTagged American metal, Buick, Buick Roadmaster, California, cars, chevrolet, chevy, General Motors, GM, hollywood cars, LA car spotting, lacs, Los Angeles, metal, mid school, old cars, roadmaster, Spotted, Station Wagon, USA, Wagon1 Comment

Up for viewing today is a mid 90’s Buick Roadmaster. You guessed it, this thing dominates the road, it is the master of pavements, destroyer of rear tires and hauler of many things. What could be more quintessential American than crushing the blacktop with this beast automobile? I think nothing.

1988 Chevy Caprice Classic Wagon

May 11, 2017May 11, 2017Posted in Mid-ModernTagged American station wagon, Big Block, bowtie, California, caprice, caprice classic, cars, chevrolet, chevy, chevy caprice, chevy caprice classic station wagon, metal, Silverlake, Spotted, Station Wagon, V6, V8, Wagon1 Comment

11 - 1988 Chevy Caprice Classic wagon (1)

11 - 1988 Chevy Caprice Classic wagon (3)

Here we have a 1988 Chevy Caprice Classic Station Wagon in great condition. There is nothing special about the Caprice Classic Wagon’s but I just love wagons! Also, this one is cherry and the blue paint looks great on it. Enjoy!

1994 Mercedes-Benz E320

March 3, 2017March 29, 2018Posted in germany, Mid-ModernTagged Benz, Benzo, car spotting, cars, E-Class, Estate, LA car spotting, lacarspotting, los angeles car spotting, MB E320, MB estate, Mercedes, Mercedes Benz, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz E320 Station Wagon, San Francisco, Spotted, spotted on the street, spotting, spotting cars, spotting in los angeles, Station Wagon, WagonLeave a comment

Sticking with the MB wagon theme, today we feature a not so old but still equally as fun Mercedes-Benz E320 Station Wagon. Glad in grey, this station wagon was spotted in San Francisco and is just gorgeous.

Some info about the E320 via Wiki

The “E-Class” name first appeared in with the facelifted W124 in 1993 for the model year 1994 (the W124 was introduced in 1984 but continued with the older naming convention until 1993, when all Mercedes-Benz models switched to a new system, e.g. E 320 instead of 300 E). The diesel versions continued to be the fuel economy option over the four and six-cylinder gasoline engines, and the gasoline V8 engines (available after 1992) increased gasoline power outputs further. Four-cylinder gasoline models were not marketed in the United States. The V8 powered sedans/saloons were named 400 E/500 E from 1992–1993, and E 420/E 500 after 1993. Likewise, the 3.0-litre cars (e.g. 300 E) were also re-badged to E 320 with the new 3.2-litre M104 engines and naming rationalization of 1994. For the diesel models the name change was less elegant, with the 250 D becoming the E 250 Diesel for example.

Sedan (W124), Coupé (C124), Convertible (A124) and Estate (S124) body configurations were offered.

1983 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon (W123)

March 2, 2017February 26, 2017Posted in germany, Mid-ModernTagged 300TD, 300TD W123, Benz, Benzo, CA, California, German, germany, LA, long roof, Los Angeles, Mercedes, Mercedes 300TD, Mercedes Benz, Mercedes-Benz W123, Spotted, Station Wagon, Turbo Diesel, Turbo-Diesel Station Wagon, W123 Wagon, Wagon6 Comments

Wagons – revered by many in the enthusiast community and loathed by some. The long roof station wagon from is a personal favorite of mine and thus earns a spot in any LA Car Spotting post. Here we have a beautifully blue early 80’s Mercedes 300TD (Turbo Diesel) Wagon with the W123 Chassis Code.

Some information via Wiki on the Mercedes 300TD

The first Mercedes turbo diesel production W123 appeared in September, 1979. This was the 300 TD Turbodiesel, available with automatic transmission only. In most markets, the turbocharged 5-cylinder 3-litre diesel engine (Type OM617) was offered only in the T body style, while in North America it was also available in saloon and coupé guises.

In September 1982, all models received a mild facelift. The rectangular headlights, previously fitted only to the 280/280E, were standardized across the board, as was power steering. Since February 1982, an optional five-speed manual transmission was available in all models (except the automatic-only 300 turbodiesel).