Vehicle Description
You won't soon find a vehicle that holds more memory provoking
magic than this 1978 Ford Country Squire Station Wagon. It
represents far more than a vintage means of getting from Point A to
Point B - its niche served as a defining familial feature for
decades, and if you were to be able to eavesdrop on its inhabitants
during one of their journeys in its heyday, you'd likely be treated
to choruses of "are we there yet?" as this trusty servant on wheels
plied its trade. You'd be hard pressed to find a more able
representative of its kind than this one - it's been very well
taken care of over the years and is propelled by an enhanced and
vital big block rumbling away beneath its hood.
It's rare to sight a traditional station wagon from this era these
days - though you might encounter a classic predecessor from the
'50s every so often. As this sizable Ford rolls into view,
recollections from the past are almost certain to flood over you -
sitting in the back with your siblings on your way to Little League
or playing some version of the License Plate Game during a family
road trip. Impressively fresh, this station wagon has come through
the decades in strong form. Its exterior carries no serious flaws
and a good clay bar, buff and wax session will have it looking
downright sharp in no time. Its wood paneling - a signature styling
cue for this niche over the years - is in surprisingly fine shape,
with no peeling or flaking in sight and the exterior alignment on
display here is as precise as you could want, with tight even gaps
surrounding the doors, hood and tailgate. The collection of chrome
and stainless steel is in consistently strong condition, needing
only a thorough polishing to return to top form.
Poke your head in through one of the windows and you'll be
impressed. The original interior is still in place and it's really
in good shape, with well-fitted brown vinyl covers over the seating
accommodations that sport some unexpectedly precise embroidered
details. You may find some evidence of slight wear here and there,
but it won't take more than a few seconds for this driving
environment to transport you back in time. The windows and door
locks still work just as intended, the air conditioning was totally
rebuilt a while back and is blowing cold and strong and there's an
AM/FM/Cassette stereo on board to cater to your audio needs while
you and your chosen passengers are out on the road. Lower the
liftgate and you'll find a pair of additional bench seats situated
perpendicular to the other two rows - this Country Squire is one
serious people mover.
Ample power comes via a 400 cubic inch V8 beneath the hood. Armed
with a 4-barrel carb, it effortlessly propels this substantial
vehicle - rest assured that merging with freeway traffic will be no
problem. The engine pairs with a smooth shifting 3-speed automatic
C6 transmission to make for a rock-solid drivetrain - this is a
ride that can be enjoyed right away. Power steering makes for easy
maneuverability while power brakes that feature discs up front
bring easy, fade resistant stops. This important piece of
automotive history cruises on a set of 15" wheels dressed with late
model Ford hubcaps - the originals are included with the car - that
are wrapped with Hankook Optimo tires that appear to have plenty of
tread remaining.
Filled from end to end with memory inducing magic and running as
strong as can be, this 1978 Ford Country Squire Station Wagon
represents a very rare opportunity. Call today!
