[{"id": 13589832, "authorName": "CarFanatic1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfanatic1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That steering wheel alone makes me want this car. Very cool! GLWA!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1707157363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13589864, "authorName": "brooksgn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brooksgn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder how many of these great cars were lost to demolition derbies.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1707157445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13589916, "authorName": "One_for_the_Hill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/one_for_the_hill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brooksgn do you mean sanctioned demolition derbies or just kids driving home from school in the hand me down mom-mobile?", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1707157543, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13589964, "authorName": "wh400", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wh400/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I sold cars in the late 80's. I sold one of these in 1988 to a friend. Used, he paid something like $21k and that was a good price. Such a classic American wagon!!! GLWTA!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1707157642, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13589975, "authorName": "ONLYINUTAH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/onlyinutah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some surf dudes sure would love this car! It would be the perfect vehicle to haul their boards around plus the car is not too far from the ocean.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1707157686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13590170, "authorName": "wh400", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wh400/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@NiceWagon - Great username!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707158169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13591099, "authorName": "littlehandegan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/littlehandegan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a beauty!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707160309, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13591135, "authorName": "RegularJoe07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/regularjoe07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Station wagons were popular in demolition derbies due to the survival tactic of backing in to your competitors. Damage to the station wagon back end does not render the vehicle knocked out.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707160368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13591911, "authorName": "JB1971SX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jb1971sx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love this. One of my favorite cars among the many I have owned was the Buick version of this, a 1985 Electra Estate wagon. I think the simple styling (like, \"ask a 4-year-old to draw the profile of a station wagon\" simple!) has aged well. I like it better than the beluga-ish GM wagons that replaced it. (Not to disparage those; I also owned a 1996 Buick Roadmaster wagon.)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1707162828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13593585, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reapplying the pinstriping on the left side would have been worthwhile!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1707169035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13594253, "authorName": "Samdusty68", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/samdusty68/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "timing chain, it wont pass emissions, could be cam, lifters too, or valves, like the car, but have concerns", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1707171617, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13594593, "authorName": "Teach-and-Bloom86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/teach-and-bloom86/", "bidAmount": 1986, "content": "$1,986 bid placed by Teach-and-Bloom86", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707173575, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13594707, "authorName": "Nicewagon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicewagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ONLYINUTAH --it is perfect for surfboards. I'm not a surfer, but I bicycle a lot, and I often would put 1 or 2 bikes in the back without having to take off any wheels.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1707174288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13594768, "authorName": "Nicewagon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicewagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JB1971SX-- I agree. The simple straight lines create a sleek, classic profile.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707174650, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13594743, "authorName": "Nicewagon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicewagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Samdusty68 -- I understand your concern. If it is any comfort, the car runs great, and the engine sounds strong.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1707174659, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13594804, "authorName": "Nicewagon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicewagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@littlehandegan, @wh400 & @CarFanatic1 -- thank you for the kind words", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1707174898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13594949, "authorName": "jschneider910", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jschneider910/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by jschneider910", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707175978, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13595145, "authorName": "MobileHomey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mobilehomey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "190 trips to Kroger\r\n8 PTA meetings\r\n37 Doctors appointments\r\n9 hardware store runs\r\n21 meal deliveries\r\n264 round trips to school\r\n5 airport runs\r\n1 Disney vacation\r\n6 Camping trips\r\n1 \u2018Honey it\u2019s Time\u2019 run to ER\r\n2 sobbing girl collections\r\n10 fighting boy separations\r\n3 bakesales\r\n4 moves\r\n7 \u2018Really ____?\u2019\r\n13 \u2018Can I use the car?\u2019 nights\r\n13 long evenings staring at clock\r\nCountless \u2018I Love You\u2019s\u2019\r\n\r\nNumbers may vary.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1707177201, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13596103, "authorName": "robbiefarmer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robbiefarmer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an awesome family gem!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1707185031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13597944, "authorName": "69VanNuys", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/69vannuys/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Fantastic example of a Pontiac wagon in this era. Such a classic. And the blue! Wow. I owned the generation prior to this called the Safari from 1979 and it had tan vinyl seats. I have been looking for one to buy for a long time. This one is close, but not what I am looking for. This new generation actually drove better and had a more reliable engine, but looking for the one I owned\u2026.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1707235010, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13614784, "authorName": "skylark1962", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skylark1962/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by skylark1962", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707395756, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13615604, "authorName": "Nicewagon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicewagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@69VanNuys I hope you find what you are looking for. I've seen one that was tan exterior and tan vinyl seats, and it was a real beauty.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1707406445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13615631, "authorName": "Nicewagon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicewagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@robbiefarmer Thank you! I agree. So many of us grew up riding around in one of these. They are the minivans of the '70's and '80's. I'm glad my kids got to experience this car. They loved riding in the back seat facing the cars behind. Their friends would always fight about who gets to sit in the back.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1707406639, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13615639, "authorName": "Nicewagon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicewagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MobileHomey ha! exactly! This car is built for family life.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707406690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13624297, "authorName": "piedmont07", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/piedmont07/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Station Wagons rule!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1707494585, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13631509, "authorName": "GW123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gw123/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How hard is it to find all the little parts (trim, rubber, interior parts, fabric)on these?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1707558224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13634741, "authorName": "Nicewagon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicewagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@GW123 -- Yeah, it is tricky to find that stuff. For example, the little plastic trim around the automatic door lock switch broke, and my mechanic had to fabricate a new one because they couldn't find the part. I'd imagine that parts for old cars are challenging to find in general; I don't think that parts for this car in particular are more challenging than other cars its age. I could be wrong.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707594049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13634760, "authorName": "Nicewagon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicewagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@piedmont07 -- that's right, they do rule!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707594150, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13635851, "authorName": "thosmc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thosmc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I grew up my Mother had a 70's Safari wagon then a Buick Estate wagon. Both had the clamshell tailgate. \r\nOccasionally, I will search the web for an old Pontiac 6000 wagon. No luck so far. \r\nMay have to settle for an E46 BMW wagon.\r\nLuv wagons...glwa", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707597366, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13636574, "authorName": "jschneider910", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jschneider910/", "bidAmount": 4250, "content": "$4,250 bid placed by jschneider910", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707600373, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13638739, "authorName": "skylark1962", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skylark1962/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by skylark1962", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707638868, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13642730, "authorName": "Bigdog1925", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigdog1925/", "bidAmount": 4650, "content": "$4,650 bid placed by Bigdog1925", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707686166, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13644105, "authorName": "Electronc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/electronc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So the carfax is clean with no reported accidents, yet the description states an accident necessitated repainting and repairs. I\u2019m confused and wondering what damage was sustained.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707691947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13645386, "authorName": "jschneider910", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jschneider910/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by jschneider910", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707736842, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13645820, "authorName": "Realdavemaggio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/realdavemaggio/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Realdavemaggio", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707749486, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13646038, "authorName": "Nicewagon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicewagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Electronc --- the wagon got scraped along the drivers side passenger door. A hit and run. The damage was mostly some dents and paint scrapes to the passenger door and around the door. It wasn't a direct impact. My guess is that someone turned wide and grazed the side of the car. I didn't see it happen.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707752285, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13647090, "authorName": "Pfeil", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pfeil/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I looked this car up in the automotive catalogue and it says 5.0 (305\"V8) yet when I look at the pictures of the engine, I see 307\" Oldsmobile.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707761987, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13647146, "authorName": "rivers1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rivers1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cloth seat in the back 3rd row, wow. As a kid in a Catalina wagon, never had such a thing., and lap belts.. Nice station wagon.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707762189, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13647509, "authorName": "Realdavemaggio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/realdavemaggio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller any chance we can get any videos of it running or driving? even idling would be appreciated.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707763222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13648611, "authorName": "Nicewagon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicewagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Realdavemaggio -- I'm uploading one now. Hopefully it goes live on Youtube before the auction is over. I'll post it once it is live", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1707767230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13648625, "authorName": "Nicewagon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicewagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Pfeil -- I don't know engines well enough to either confirm or dispute what you said. I was always under the impression that it has a 305 in it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707767327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13648694, "authorName": "Nicewagon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicewagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Realdavemaggio Here is a cold start video. It had been a week since I started it before this cold start.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707767587, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13649488, "authorName": "jschneider910", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jschneider910/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just curious why the need for a timing chain repair? The engine sounds pretty smooth and the mileage wouldn't reflect that need on a small block typically. Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1707770526, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13649556, "authorName": "Nicewagon (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nicewagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jschneider910 -- according to my mechanic, it is stretched out 7 degrees, or something like that. Honestly, I'm not mechanic-enough to know why. Because it is stretched out, he has to tinker with the timing in a way that prevents the car from passing a CA emissions test. That is the extent of my understanding of the situation.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707770765, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13649636, "authorName": "Realdavemaggio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/realdavemaggio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 2/12/24 for $5,000 to Realdavemaggio", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707771001, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 13649765, "authorName": "RidleysRides", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ridleysrides/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Damn Good BUY! I missed the ending!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1707771438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13649837, "authorName": "Realdavemaggio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/realdavemaggio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@sellerI just sent you an email. Excited to get this one in my fleet!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1707771767, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13652106, "authorName": "GNTL2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gntl2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On a dollar per pound basis, this was well bought. Congrats @ realdavemaggio\r\n\r\nThis brings back memories. I remember my dad and I replacing the the timing chain with a double roller unit. It was total overkill on a 305 with over 200k miles but it was good bonding. Good luck to you!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1707787935, "type": "comment"}]