[{"id": 16664020, "authorName": "alexandariliya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexandariliya/", "bidAmount": 1969, "content": "$1,969 bid placed by alexandariliya", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737727983, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16664021, "authorName": "axelrider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/axelrider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice wagon. I can see the cast of That 70s Show cruising in it now.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1737727986, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16664041, "authorName": "alexandariliya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alexandariliya/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "does the glass leak anywhere ? drivers side cowl leak? rear end ratio ?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737728112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16664120, "authorName": "JRegisBurke (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jregisburke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cargo area window on passenger side has a small leak. No other leaks known.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1737728945, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16664272, "authorName": "BodyByFisher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bodybyfisher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Back when the journey was part of the adventure, as much as the destination.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1737730890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16664290, "authorName": "vwcabrio16", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwcabrio16/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The main character on the new TV show \"High Potential\" drives a Vista Cruiser identical to this. Love these, always wanted one back in the day. Beautiful wagon, a true survivor, GLWTA.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1737731060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16664309, "authorName": "JRegisBurke (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jregisburke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ratio 3.23", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737731293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16664411, "authorName": "kylebrightman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kylebrightman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "She's a beaut, Clark.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1737732150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16664585, "authorName": "JohnF1966", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnf1966/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wagons were born to be used as family haulers. Their second life they were repurposed as trucks for handymen and tradesmen before the proliferation of oversized pick up trucks and extended vans. In the end most did not survive after years of use and abuse. Nice to see one that has survived, and survived well. Nice car.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1737733673, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16664669, "authorName": "Myoldcut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/myoldcut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You haven\u2019t really lived until you\u2019ve sat in the backwards facing seat watching a trash truck barreling towards you as you sit at a stop light. Theses were the fun mobiles of my youth! Glwta!", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1737734470, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16664782, "authorName": "Scottbjci", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scottbjci/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember my 3 sis and 2 bros. Mom and dad. All 8 of us in our 76 vista hand painted in flat black. Dents all over. Man. The good times we had together on our family vac to the Catskills family farm. I\u2019d like to buy this just to relive the moments.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1737735385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16664899, "authorName": "newcarpro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newcarpro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "13 windows to enjoy the Vista.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1737736312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16665045, "authorName": "S5c", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s5c/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Myoldcut, so right. One ride only in the back of a friends parents wagon, him laughing as I freak out!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1737737324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16665539, "authorName": "JohnnyT1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnyt1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Myoldcut don't forget the waft of exhaust if Dad put the tailgate window down while driving!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1737740863, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16665964, "authorName": "OldsBear", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldsbear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you show pictures of all four \"quarter lower rear corners\" with magnets attached? Call me skeptical but I went to high school in VA and saw so many holes filled and painted.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1737742761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16666161, "authorName": "Round_Rock_Rob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/round_rock_rob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The one in High Potential is a \u201872. But very similar. This one is much nicer obviously.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1737743600, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16666337, "authorName": "JRegisBurke (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jregisburke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@OldsBear I will grab the magnet pics and try to post them tomorrow (Saturday, 1/25). Thanks for the request and suggestion.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1737744493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16666386, "authorName": "robbiefarmer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robbiefarmer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own this exact car. 2 of them. \r\n\r\nIn Matchbox size tho. Out of the package so I drive em around on my desk. \ud83d\ude0e\ud83d\ude0e\ud83d\ude0e\r\n\r\nGLWTA!!!", "likes": 20, "timestamp": 1737744780, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16667889, "authorName": "tclees", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tclees/", "bidAmount": 2601, "content": "$2,601 bid placed by tclees", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737751309, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16668454, "authorName": "RAC3642", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rac3642/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the all-time great wagons, I drove mine for years and if I had any kids left at home, would be all over this one. When I sold mine at 250K it still didn't use more than a few ounces of oil between changes!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1737753076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16670011, "authorName": "SteveStunning", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevestunning/", "bidAmount": 2701, "content": "$2,701 bid placed by SteveStunning", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737758655, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16670204, "authorName": "Habu2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/habu2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Used to have a '72 VC, always thought it would be the perfect car for doing the Long Haul on the Hot Rod Power Tour.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737759601, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16671305, "authorName": "Csi4898", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csi4898/", "bidAmount": 3333, "content": "$3,333 bid placed by Csi4898", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737766317, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16671833, "authorName": "Tom_S.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tom_s.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool wagon. I love all of the windows on this model. Kids can pretend they're flying down the highway in a B29 bomber or something. \r\nAnd those crank-open vent windows (pic #141) are a fabulous thing from the past. The smoking light is on! \r\nGLWA", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1737773932, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16671887, "authorName": "606Timm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/606timm/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by 606Timm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737774864, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16671920, "authorName": "lanceinsb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lanceinsb/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by lanceinsb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737775513, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16671943, "authorName": "Kev454", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kev454/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Kev454", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737775920, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16672170, "authorName": "MonteCutlass", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montecutlass/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My O(lds) My\u2026GLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737780188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16672219, "authorName": "JRegisBurke (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jregisburke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My apologies @alexandariliya (and all other followers), I checked the factory spec sheet (See picture #220). The ratio code on the car is actually G96 axle ratio 3.08. (Not the 3.23 that I reported earlier.)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737781915, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16672222, "authorName": "JRegisBurke (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jregisburke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@robbiefarmer, when I am too busy trapped at my desk to be out driving the car, I use the matchbox-size keychain! (See pic #230) =)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1737782098, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16672288, "authorName": "ssterry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ssterry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why is it that when I look at this car I hear voices\u2026\r\n\u201cAre we there yet?\u201d\r\n\u201cI told you to use the bathroom before we left the house.\u201d\r\n\u201cLeave your sister alone!\u201d\r\n\u201cAre we there yet?\u201d\r\n\r\n\u201cDon\u2019t make me turn this car around, because I will!\u201d", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1737784861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16672454, "authorName": "brian_cb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brian_cb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was my sisters first car in 1978, although this one is pristine compared to hers. I loved sliding back and forth across the back seat!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1737800460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16673012, "authorName": "white78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/white78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "She\u2019s a beaut Clark!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1737816606, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16673205, "authorName": "OldZzz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldzzz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JohnnyT1 @Myoldcut yes, what great memories. And you know the back glass was down because this thing didn't have AC. \r\n\r\n@ssterry and don't forget coming from the back...\r\n\"dad can we have a french fry too?\" \r\n\r\nComing from the front...\r\n\"there's not any left.\"\r\n\r\nWe had a big block Pontiac Safari Wagon. When I got my license, there would be about 7 of my friends piled in there with me to go cruising after church on Sunday night!\r\n\r\nWhat a great survivor and I'm sure it will get much love in its next life!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1737818451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16673375, "authorName": "LoweredExpectations", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loweredexpectations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We dubbed ours the Green Hornet. I remember the Rocket V8 decal under the hood. Dad behind the wheel, mom with maps and Mobil guides riding shotgun, six kids and a black lab in back, cruising from Chicago to Pensacola and back for Spring Vacation in 1967 and again in '68. Stops only for gas -- maybe 11 mpg? Mom and dad's cigarette butts and coffee cups, as well as a few McDonald's wrappers and discarded speeding tickets on the floor. When we got too rambunctious, dad lowered the power back window and, within minutes, we were conked out from the CO fumes. Best of times....", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1737820249, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16673795, "authorName": "JRegisBurke (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jregisburke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737823573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16673820, "authorName": "JRegisBurke (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jregisburke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737823821, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16673901, "authorName": "Knuckles-R-Busted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuckles-r-busted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just stopped by to make sure that at least one person had made reference to the TV show. While here I should add that this is a beautiful car and the first wagon I ever considered buying.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737824614, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16674064, "authorName": "KawaZmoto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kawazmoto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Loweredexpectations called yours the Green Hornet, I'd name this one the Wooden Pickle ;-)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1737825891, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16674439, "authorName": "Rod", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rod/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dream version of this car:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.thelingenfeltercollection.com/index.php/product/1970-oldsmobile-vista-cruiser-wagon/", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737828560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16675025, "authorName": "imanut2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imanut2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love when these old 'everyday drivers' come on BAT because they bring so many memories to so many folks and I enjoy reading their memories. Here is mine...\r\n\r\nI had a '70 Vista Cruiser back in the late 70s/early 80s...same green and faux wood as this one. Originally I just got it as a daily so I didn't have to drive my '64 GTO everywhere including college. And that's what it was for the first year. Then a friend totaled his 455 powered Cutlass. Before we knew it, we were transplanting the 455, 4sp and 12 bolt from his car to the wagon. We even swapped on the 442 hood and the Crager five spokes (50 series on the back of course). We removed the rear seat and installed a cooler in it's place for some 'refreshments' (complete with a drain tube...sometimes folks would mention that we were leaking something from the rear LOL), added a tach and a Pioneer Supertuner stereo with Jensen Coaxial speakers, etc, removed the vinyl faux wood and after some bodywork, repainted a deep green with a hint of metallic mixed in. \r\n\r\nWhen we first started cruising in it, folks weren't sure what to make of it, but a quick push in of the clutch and a stab at the go pedal and the Hooker headers and Thrush glasspacks let folks know this wasn't our dad's Oldsmobile LOL it was actually more fun to drive than my other musclecars as no one expected this contraption to actually have any get up and go...surprised quite a few folks cruising the stop light GranPrix. And after cruising Main St we'd pull in at one of our favored spots and grab a 'refreshment' from the cooler. \r\n\r\nSadly, I totaled the car a couple years later (too many 'refreshments' unfortunately) and my buddy got most of his parts back...I had to buy a new wheel to replace the one that hit the curb. But what fun we had in it those two years!\r\n\r\nWhile I'm not a bidder on this one, I do want to thank the @seller for putting it on here so I and others could relive some long gone memories. GLWA!", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1737831310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16675324, "authorName": "LoweredExpectations", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loweredexpectations/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@KawaZmoto, I'd relish the chance to take this one for a spin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737833128, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16675937, "authorName": "Colt1911", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/colt1911/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking sport wagon and color combo. Do you know if the vinyl woodgrain was replaced at the time of the repaint. Seems kinda weird the wagon wheels are a different color than the body. Was there a color change at the time? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737835957, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16675988, "authorName": "JRegisBurke (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jregisburke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@imanut2, thanks for sharing your story! Vista Cruisers are memory machines!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1737836179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16676061, "authorName": "JRegisBurke (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jregisburke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@colt1911 Yes, vinyl woodgrain refreshed in ~2019-2020 timeframe. Some extra included in remaining supplies. Thanks for the question!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737836467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16676353, "authorName": "imanut2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imanut2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Colt1911\r\n\r\nWheels probably came from another vehicle, but I bet they'd pop painted body color...not too hard of a task.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737837654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16679414, "authorName": "narnone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/narnone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is great driver.\nIt does have good bone if you what to do a restoration.\nI appreciate all of the pictures.\nThey all carry weight, however, to me the option list is one of the most important.\nBut you can\u2019t read it!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1737900734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16681565, "authorName": "JRegisBurke (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jregisburke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for pointing out the challenge of reding the options list @narnone. Here is a manually typed reproduction: \r\nM40 TURBO HYDRA-MATICTRANSMISSION 400\r\nN40 ROTO-MATIC POWER STEERING \r\nP26 WHITEWALL TIRES \r\nU35 ELECTRIC CLOCK\r\nY60 VISOR VANITY MIRROR \r\n GLOVEBOX LAMP \r\n UNDER HCCD LAMP \r\n MIRROR WITH MAP LAMP \r\nU63 DELUXE PUSH BUTTON RADIO \r\nA02 SOFTRAY TINTED WINDSHIELD \r\nD33 REMOTE CONTROL OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR\r\nFG2 FIRM RIDE FRONT & REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS\r\nG96 AXLE-3.08\r\nA33 POWER TAILGATE WINDOW \r\n\r\nTHE FOLLOWING ITEMS, OPTIONS OR ACCESSORIES ON SOME OTHER MODELS ARE STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON THIS MODEL VEHICLE. \r\nB30 WALL-TO-WALL FLOOR CARPETING, B50 FOAM-PADDED FRONT SEAT CUSHION, BC1 WOOD GRAIN VINYL INSTR. PANEL TRIM, B80 CHROME ROOF DRIP MOULDINGS, B90 CHROME SIDE WINDOW FRAME MOULDINGS, N30 DELUXE STEERING WHEEL, U28 ASHTRAY LAMP. \r\n\r\nSubtotal of Factory installed options and Accessories in 1969 = $542.90 \r\nColor Glade Green MM Trim 12", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1737919335, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16681621, "authorName": "JRegisBurke (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jregisburke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737919636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16682774, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "NICE wagon. I remember seeing a multitude of these in the late 60's early 70's...AND...this color combo\r\nI am surprised this ride does not have the third seat. We had a '63 Chevy Bel Air wagon with the third seat. I was always shoveled into the rear end seat. If my Dad owned this ride, I would have been stuffed in the rear storage compartment...with lid down AND LOCKED...!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1737941852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16682786, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@imanut2 ...GREAT story...loveit :-)\r\nThere was/is nothing like ridin' in the waaaay back of a station wagon :-)\r\nSittin' in the back of this Vista Cruiser is like sittin' in another town...LOLOL :-)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1737942118, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16682796, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I learned how to whistle at age 13 while sitting in the back of our station wagon on one of my Dad's \"Drive to Nowhere\" Sundays, traveling along the Taconic Parkway in Dutchess County, NY. My family never let me sit up front after that...!!!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1737942416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16683317, "authorName": "lanceinsb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lanceinsb/", "bidAmount": 10700, "content": "$10,700 bid placed by lanceinsb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1737962220, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16688176, "authorName": "Elagarto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elagarto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Who needed a rear seat? My brother and I just rearranged the duffel bags full of clothes until we were comfortable and had a barrier between us.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738021472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16688684, "authorName": "JRegisBurke (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jregisburke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Elagarto, does this phrase bring back memories? ... \"Not touching you! Not touching you!\" (Meanwhile, your brother's finger hovers a few millimeters from your face)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1738026659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16689560, "authorName": "Round_Rock_Rob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/round_rock_rob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Lingenfelter one is nice but I still like the color and wheels on this one. Just my thoughts. \r\n\r\nGLWA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738039622, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16689848, "authorName": "Csi4898", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csi4898/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by Csi4898", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738059939, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16690019, "authorName": "Badmechanic1956", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/badmechanic1956/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My wife and I both drive mid-size SUVs and we still call the rear the way-back!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738068824, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16691101, "authorName": "Idriveold2022", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idriveold2022/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are seats just dirty or permanently stained?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738081135, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16691318, "authorName": "Wandersmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wandersmann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On road trips to Florida, we would \"fish\" out of the rear window by dragging aluminum cans tied to a string, seeing who could \"cast\" the farthest from the rear bumper before the fish got away....When we tired of that we played poker for the fireworks we bought in Tennessee. Exact same colors!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1738082910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16694257, "authorName": "JRegisBurke (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jregisburke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @Idriveold2022. Thanks for the question. The seats are not dirty. The faint color variations are imperfections in the vinyl. Nothing ever spilled onto or soiled the seats.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738094761, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16698837, "authorName": "neilpierson25", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/neilpierson25/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Important advantage to the third row seat was that you were out of range of my mother's over-the-seat backhand accompanied by gas pedal surges: \"YOU (surge) KIDS (surge) CUT IT (surge) OUT (surge) OR I'M (surge) GONNA...\"", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1738134032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16704331, "authorName": "JRegisBurke (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jregisburke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Colt1911 and @imanut2\r\nThe wheel color matches its \"sibling\" 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1738183786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16710475, "authorName": "Flacker45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flacker45/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a cruiser!! Pretty cool for a station wagon", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738260256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16711705, "authorName": "onlyhonda4me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyhonda4me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like the unique smaller lower wooden panels....\n\nI guess you could call this one a 'Half Woody'\n;)\n\nGLWTA to all\n\nThe world needs more wagons", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1738264642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16712073, "authorName": "Jakerdog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jakerdog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Video of the tailgate window operation would be appreciated", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738265887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16712834, "authorName": "JRegisBurke (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jregisburke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jakerdog \r\nI will add the window video soonest; thank you for the suggestion!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738268603, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16714997, "authorName": "hoytguzzi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hoytguzzi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Serious underbite to that face", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738275910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16715166, "authorName": "JRegisBurke (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jregisburke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jakerdog \r\nWindow video with car off then with car started, thanks for suggestion!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738277303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16715403, "authorName": "AudiBahn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audibahn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was \"gifted\" a blue one of these in HS as my DD - 455 and a higher trim level. Dieseled like an SOB on the regular that was available at the time. Wasn't the muscle car I wanted, but it had certain dating advantages. \nThen there was the time when my older sister, with learners permit, t-boned a deer at 75. The deer broke through the windshield and joined me in the backseat. The \"cruzer\" also saved my live one evening commuting home from college when a drunk trucker on a rural road crossed the median with his semi and the capsized trailer flattened the \"cruzer.\" The fire crew was surprised to see us crawl out unhurt after jaws-of-lifing the car. ahhh....memories.\n\nThnx for the stagger down memory lane! :-)", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1738279694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16715510, "authorName": "carnutty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carnutty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Friends of my parents had the very similar \u201867 Buick Sport Wagon, with the same Vista Cruiser style windows in the roof, and I remember being very impressed with the design. As a youngster I looked forward to riding in the back of that car so I could look up through the sky windows. This one looks sharp and can be driven and enjoyed just as is even on warmer days with the add on air. GLWTA", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738280450, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16715661, "authorName": "Jakerdog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jakerdog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks, seems to work well. Reminds me of the 1966 Vista cruiser I had in the 70\u2019s. Lotta memories, lotta stories. I\u2019m thinking bout it\u2026", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738282375, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16715761, "authorName": "memphisto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/memphisto/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by memphisto", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738283575, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16715766, "authorName": "Csi4898", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csi4898/", "bidAmount": 13100, "content": "$13,100 bid placed by Csi4898", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738283629, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16715870, "authorName": "JRegisBurke (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jregisburke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Audibahn \r\n\"certain dating advantages\" made me Laugh Out Loud!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1738284955, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16715989, "authorName": "AudiBahn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audibahn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bid high and often for you too or your loved ones could be saved by a \"cruzer.\" ;-)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738286113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16716187, "authorName": "Bigktx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigktx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would love to do a restomod on one of these! Such a great looking wagon.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738288376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16716210, "authorName": "coppertopped", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coppertopped/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photo #69 - Attack of the good ole bumper jack !\nPlease refer to owners manual for proper operation \ud83e\udd23\n\nBeautiful wagon ! We grew up with a 1975 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser in the house that had a 455 Rocket motor that got up and boogied \ud83d\udc83\ud83c\udffb \nI can attest that wagons definitely had a dating advantage, especially out by the ole farm pond and the drive ins. Those good ole high school years \ud83c\udf93\n\nGLWTA Sir, and Thank you for the memories..\n\n* sure wish we were allowed one pic each in the comment section. Still have a pic of that wagon sitting in our driveway in 1985 next to my buddies 1970 Boss 351Mustang", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1738288783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16716546, "authorName": "TAjefe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tajefe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Old enough here never would've imagined hearing the words restoration or restomod in the same sentence with Vista Cruiser. Nice wagon for sure deserved of whatever one would like to do.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1738294406, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16716705, "authorName": "Peterteimel", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peterteimel/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Peterteimel", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738298072, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16717303, "authorName": "Fache_Welt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fache_welt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My association with this Vista Cruiser begs me to ask, \u201cDoes it come with the nuns?\u201d", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738330034, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16717325, "authorName": "JSF22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsf22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The coolest wagon anyone ever built and it still is and still looks great.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738330400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16717481, "authorName": "rushgator2112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rushgator2112/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If ever there was a classic that screams \u201ccross country road trip\u201d, this is it! Already jealous of the eventual winner.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738332233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16717517, "authorName": "JRegisBurke (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jregisburke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fache_Welt \nYour comment reminded me of that scene with Carrie Fisher in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back =)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738332786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16717627, "authorName": "phishinphool", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/phishinphool/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HELLO WISCONSIN!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738334418, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16717701, "authorName": "90sundevil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/90sundevil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Drove cross country from NY to CA in this exact car in 1970 with my sister and two cats. Wish I had seen this earlier or I would be bidden on it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738335138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16717829, "authorName": "rrapom", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rrapom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So in 74 I was in a salvage yard, saw a vista cruise with the nose crushed. So I looked at the glass roof and wondered. So a buddy and I cut the roof off. Boy that was fun, good thing we had an extinguisher with us. We put the glass roof on my 74 Dodge van, (during the custom van era) with a t-roof setup and vinyl the whole roof. it brought back memories of how cool these wagons where. Good luck to the new owner.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738336577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16717844, "authorName": "svensvolvo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/svensvolvo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Picture a cold night in 1977. Fou high school guys and a case of Strohs. A blue Vista Cruiser Wagon hits 100 mph down Elizabeth HIll on Route 51, takes the Uey at the bottom and hits 100 up the hill. Driver proceeds to safely drop his chums off and heads home. Driver enters his driveway,which has a large galvanized drain pipe under the entrance, and both tie rods pop splaying the front wheels this and that a way. God works in mysterious way. Boy I loved that Vista Cruiser Wagon and this one too! Great cars! \r\n*I was not said driver", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1738336668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16717998, "authorName": "Csi4898", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csi4898/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by Csi4898", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738338183, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16718062, "authorName": "Rmac3x", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rmac3x/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My mother had a yellow 1972 vista cruiser. That thing took us everywhere. I had a lot of nice memories in that wagon from the beach to the Vermont drive in", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738338661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16718148, "authorName": "F92S63M8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/f92s63m8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Waiting for Clark Griswold's bid.....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738339431, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16718636, "authorName": "TAjefe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tajefe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this is more of a That 70s show VC and Erik is suppose to bid on it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738343293, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16718665, "authorName": "bmaher", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmaher/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That new show High Potential with Kaitlin Olson, she drives this same wagon", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738343510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16718864, "authorName": "Springlanefarm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/springlanefarm/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Springlanefarm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738344792, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16718905, "authorName": "Fbodyta71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fbodyta71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are so cool, it would be a tough decision to leave it as is, do a sentimental restoration, full restoration or resto-mod it and make it into a 442 wagon.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738345116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16719175, "authorName": "606Timm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/606timm/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by 606Timm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738346475, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16719246, "authorName": "99duelly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/99duelly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not the great stories here but in 1986 my neighbor across the street backed his VS outta the drive and into the quarter panel of my pristine 79 Bonneville (coupe bro-ham with buckets and baskets) then drove away. Upon his return he couldn\u2019t believe he caved in my quarter panel and had no marks on his car. Battle of the tanks: VS 1, Pontiac 0. sigh.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738346747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16719279, "authorName": "Springlanefarm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/springlanefarm/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by Springlanefarm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738346881, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16719302, "authorName": "99duelly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/99duelly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It speaks volumes when look at what this is pictured with in the \u201cpopular auctions\u201d section.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738346949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16719484, "authorName": "606Timm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/606timm/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by 606Timm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738347488, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16719535, "authorName": "Springlanefarm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/springlanefarm/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by Springlanefarm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738347613, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16719601, "authorName": "Viking71442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/viking71442/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This made me go out and look at my 72 VC sitting in the garage. I bought mine 25+ years ago in Tucson from the original owner. Rust free. I struggled for years with what to do with it. Resto, restomod, or Wonder Wagon it. Life got in the way and she has been patiently waiting her turn to get on the road again in any form. Some day soon a decision will be made. Until then she is warm, dry, and admired as one of the ultimate wagons.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1738347753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16719642, "authorName": "Csi4898", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csi4898/", "bidAmount": 17250, "content": "$17,250 bid placed by Csi4898", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738347867, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16719646, "authorName": "Springlanefarm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/springlanefarm/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by Springlanefarm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738347882, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16719668, "authorName": "JRegisBurke (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jregisburke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Viking71442 A big part of the decision to let this particular VC go is a similar story. It's an awesome car and matches my 69 Cutlass convertible but it wasn't getting the road time it deserves. I hope the Winner will enjoy it often!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1738347936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16719681, "authorName": "ZackDowns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zackdowns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You can literally cruise the vistas\u2026", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738347976, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16719722, "authorName": "Csi4898", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csi4898/", "bidAmount": 18300, "content": "$18,300 bid placed by Csi4898", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738348097, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16719735, "authorName": "vze2mqmm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vze2mqmm/", "bidAmount": 18550, "content": "$18,550 bid placed by vze2mqmm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738348131, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16719736, "authorName": "Icecreammatt", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/icecreammatt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can get 8 people and complete camping gear in my 70 VC, \r\nnobody on the roof rack...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738348136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16719743, "authorName": "Springlanefarm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/springlanefarm/", "bidAmount": 18800, "content": "$18,800 bid placed by Springlanefarm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738348144, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16719764, "authorName": "Csi4898", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csi4898/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Csi4898", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738348196, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16719772, "authorName": "Springlanefarm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/springlanefarm/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Springlanefarm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738348211, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16719796, "authorName": "Csi4898", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csi4898/", "bidAmount": 21900, "content": "$21,900 bid placed by Csi4898", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738348266, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16719804, "authorName": "Springlanefarm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/springlanefarm/", "bidAmount": 22150, "content": "$22,150 bid placed by Springlanefarm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738348283, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16719836, "authorName": "Csi4898", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csi4898/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by Csi4898", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738348351, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16719843, "authorName": "Springlanefarm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/springlanefarm/", "bidAmount": 23250, "content": "$23,250 bid placed by Springlanefarm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738348366, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16719867, "authorName": "Csi4898", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/csi4898/", "bidAmount": 23900, "content": "$23,900 bid placed by Csi4898", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738348425, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16719874, "authorName": "Springlanefarm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/springlanefarm/", "bidAmount": 24500, "content": "$24,500 bid placed by Springlanefarm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738348441, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16719904, "authorName": "Viking71442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/viking71442/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JRegisBurke (The Seller) Good luck with the sale. It will be a sad day when I see mine go. Hopefully, the final number makes you feel a little better. BTW, mine is sitting next to my 68 Hurst in a similar state. Love my Oldsmobiles.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1738348506, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16719927, "authorName": "Springlanefarm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/springlanefarm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/31/25 for $24,500 to Springlanefarm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1738348561, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16719956, "authorName": "Scoopman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scoopman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Killer deal. These VC's are something special. I really miss mine! Congrats!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738348624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16719978, "authorName": "JRegisBurke (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jregisburke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Springlanefarm Congratulations on successful bid. And to all the Watchers and Bidders and storytellers, Thank you all! I am humbled and thankful for this event.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1738348667, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16719989, "authorName": "Viking71442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/viking71442/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well done @Springlanefarm hopefully it is used gently around the farm. Welcome to the cool wagons club.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738348694, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16720116, "authorName": "OmahaBuff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/omahabuff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Brings back memories, congrats on the win @Springlanefarm", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738349058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16720200, "authorName": "LMGun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmgun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Springlanefarm ...CONGRATS...a lot of automobile for the $$$...a lot of fun awaits in your \"wagon\". Whoever is fortunate to sit in the waaaaay back...even w/o a seat...will enjoy the ride. Put the whistlers back there. They can whistle till the cows come home...LOLOL\r\nIt is like being in another town distance-wise...LOLOL :-)\r\nWAGONS RULE...ENJOY :-)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1738349274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16724022, "authorName": "bigmarkie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigmarkie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dad brought home a brand new 69 Vista Cruiser, same exact car as this except lighter green, and Rocket 400. It became my daily driver in 1980 when i turned 16, and through many misadventures, i managed to kill it by graduation in 1982. My friends called it the Millenium Dodo. Sold it for $200, then saw it the next day dead on the road 3 blocks from my house. Great memories...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1738363629, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16724024, "authorName": "Pete5617", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pete5617/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great buy I would of even paid more\nUnfortunately I can\u2019t stand the color green, Hope another comes up", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738363655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16726598, "authorName": "Vincer77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vincer77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bigmarkie my best friend in high school had one of these. His dad figured that it would be a good idea to get a car for his son that was so big that the accident would be over by the time he got there. Little did he know that the 455 under the hood made it a rocket ship, at least when the tires could grip. And it was funnier when they didn\u2019t! Yes, great memories!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1738423955, "type": "comment"}]