[{"id": 16932077, "authorName": "Jimily", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimily/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No Marti report? I thought it was illegal to sell a collector grade Ford without one! Nice car, would LOVE to see the official Ford stats on it. GLWTA!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1740531524, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16932086, "authorName": "dieselcoondog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dieselcoondog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An Arizona car from that era with an interior that nice suggests a lot of care and almost certainly 50-year garage spot.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1740531620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16932195, "authorName": "TucsonFutureClassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tucsonfutureclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh I spose I can spring the $50 and get a Marti :)\r\nI've got more pics of docs and stuff that were hiding in a box too. \r\nThanks for lookin! I got this one last year from the son of the original purchaser right here in Tucson. He had been taking it to shows and doing what he could to keep it nice. The dash was his work. A for effort. :)\r\nWe treated the undercarriage in preparation for the sale, assuming that there's a good chance it's going up north. Entire underside and exhaust sanded and painted with rust inhibitor, exhaust with heat resistant exhaust paint.\r\nWe fixed the rear power window and magic door fold-down latch. It's been a blast driving it around town and getting all the waves and nods of approval. I'm happy to get more comprehensive close ups and videos of areas that could use attention, but frankly I'm hoping someone is just gonna enjoy it as is for a while in its original color and original drivetrain. Just cruisin' like it's '72 again.", "likes": 11, "timestamp": 1740532565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16932382, "authorName": "gscharnagl", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gscharnagl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My parents had a '74 that I ended up learning to drive in. Try parallel parking these bad boys! Also learned to pull cars into the garage with very little clearance. Long road trips and many, many great memories. Our other car was a 1200cc Honda civic, and we used to joke that you could fit that car in the back of this car. Kids who never sat in the \"back back\" missed a key experience in being a kid", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1740534698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16932495, "authorName": "CarDogThreePedals", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cardogthreepedals/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Butterscotch beauty! Love the parking garage pics. I can just hear those whitewalls squealing.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1740536042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16932569, "authorName": "Publix1263", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/publix1263/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "USD $2,000 bid placed by Publix1263", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740537018, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16932772, "authorName": "450RallyReplica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/450rallyreplica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I learned to drive in one of these beasts. This was sort of like learning to shoot with a Barrett .50\r\n\r\nThe car had a LOT more engine than it had brakes or suspension. We used to race against a friend's Impala wagon and the Ford could always take him on the straights but in the twisties the Chevy was supreme, because it had these newfangled tires called \"radials\" made by some foreign company we never heard of, by the name of Michelin.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1740540320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16932814, "authorName": "GC19", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gc19/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting selection of options including the automatic temperature control HVAC. This has to be one of the most highly optioned Country Sedans. Can\u2019t help to wonder what swayed the original owner away from the Country Squire. It has awesome patina! GLWTA!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1740540877, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16932894, "authorName": "Slick1964", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slick1964/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why do I love this????", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1740542261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16932926, "authorName": "GalaxieFiveHundred", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/galaxiefivehundred/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The Big Banana", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1740543048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16932935, "authorName": "TucsonFutureClassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tucsonfutureclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "We call it the Mustard Wagon. That's pretty funny though, Big Banana, Butterscotch, Mustard Wagon all food references. Must be the whole grocery-getter vibe.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1740543232, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16933112, "authorName": "BobGrob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobgrob/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "USD $2,500 bid placed by BobGrob", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740548282, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16933348, "authorName": "MasterDebator", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masterdebator/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can actually hear Daniel Stern reading this listing\u2019s entry.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1740566451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16933438, "authorName": "Sjalabais", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjalabais/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I never knew, but Gold Glow Metallic is a fantastic color for a boat! The magic \"road trip!\" pull of these open doors is considerable, wow.\r\n\r\n@gscharnagl, there's a terribly aged, but also very well pointed, classic Volvo TV ad for your comment.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1740572144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16933534, "authorName": "boaboyoz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boaboyoz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, what a wonderful wagon, magic in Gold Glow Metallic. Cool build, very evocative of the era - GLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1740574623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16933604, "authorName": "jww427", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jww427/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You could add a school name to the side which would give it a professional car look. Or make it a taxi. High visibility yellow is great. Nice wagon.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1740576495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16934319, "authorName": "wh400", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wh400/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A long roof sedan, nice. Or is it a sedan wagon? No, wait, a wagon sedan... \ud83d\ude42\r\n\r\nVery cool car. Will definitely follow this one for the interesting factor.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1740583647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16934941, "authorName": "bondgraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bondgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great old wagon here, from back when minivans were\u2026well\u2026 they weren\u2019t. A&P on Friday with mom, lumber yard on Saturday with dad. Church on Sunday with the whole family, then off to The Country Kitchen buffet for lunch.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1740588776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16937567, "authorName": "Burn238", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/burn238/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When I was a baby my folks would fold down those rear seats and put the wooden porta crib there , drop my brother and I in, and head to Orlando", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1740599562, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16937780, "authorName": "Laurence5905", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/laurence5905/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is the most '70s color combo ever. Harvest Gold over Jute Brown. I know, I know, it's officially \"Gold Glow Metallic,\" but it's actually Harvest Gold like everything else yellow in the '70s. :-)\r\n\r\nReminds me so much of my childhood!\r\n\r\nGLWTA!!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1740600221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16943390, "authorName": "yardbird221", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yardbird221/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "USD $3,000 bid placed by yardbird221", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740666532, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16947857, "authorName": "TucsonFutureClassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tucsonfutureclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here\u2019s a quick demo of the Magic Doorgate doing its thing\u2014power window working smooth, and that nifty two-way action is still as cool as ever. Hard to believe Ford was thinking this far ahead back in \u201972! Can\u2019t help but imagine a couple of kids piled in the back, waving at traffic through the glass while Mom and Dad cruised to the grocery store. This wagon\u2019s got stories to tell!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740688846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16950193, "authorName": "yardbird221", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yardbird221/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I\u2019am the lucky winner will the wagon drive from Tucson to Sacramento without any problem. ? I did it before in an old Lincoln .", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1740695437, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16950216, "authorName": "BobGrob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobgrob/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "USD $3,100 bid placed by BobGrob", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740695676, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16951557, "authorName": "Cruisin4Classics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisin4classics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is cool. All it needs is some flashing roof lights, a swing arm stop sign \ud83d\uded1, and viola, you have a vintage school bus!!!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1740710217, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16954438, "authorName": "raredan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raredan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, we had the ketchup to your mustard! One of the few new cars dad ever bought was this '72 wagon in fire engine red and black vinyl that would burn the back of your legs in the summer! No wayback seats, but the same capable 400 CI engine. I took my drivers test in this land yacht in the middle of a central PA winter with the drivers course restricted by snow banks. Despite natures additional challenges, I nailed the three point turn. We called her Big Red and I have many fond, yet scary, memories of that rig. You could easily tote 8 of your buddies to the drive-in movies and even down your favorite jeep trail. I was rough on Big Red and it took it's toll over the years. I have always felt I should replace it for dad, but while he loves it on his dogs, I'm not sure he would appreciate mustard on his wagon. \r\n\r\nFantastic, rare memory machine - GLWTA!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1740765283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16960749, "authorName": "TucsonFutureClassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tucsonfutureclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@yardbird221 I don't see why not! No overheating, good AC, good tires, good drivetrain, brakes, and front end. I'd do 93 to the 40 and go across that way.\r\n@raredan I love this story. Nothing makes a memory clearer than a nice bright red car to light it up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1740798607, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16961028, "authorName": "the.jag.man", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the.jag.man/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "USD $3,400 bid placed by the.jag.man", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740803544, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16961382, "authorName": "MB1957", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mb1957/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "USD $3,500 bid placed by MB1957", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740828521, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16961462, "authorName": "the.jag.man", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the.jag.man/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "USD $3,600 bid placed by the.jag.man", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740832657, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16967708, "authorName": "Aintexactlyrossi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aintexactlyrossi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My dad purchased our Country Sedan used in \u201874. It was also a 1972 with the 400, but in medium ginger bronze (if I recall correctly). I experienced most of the nine states that comprised the American West from the way, way back of that beast. Alas, ours did not have the folding seat package in the cargo area. As such, my enterprising dad fitted that area with carpet, called it good, and my little sister and I spent thousands of miles sans seat belts back there while our teenaged and moody sister claimed the entire rear seat for herself. We didn\u2019t care and preferred the way, way back to her company anyway.\r\nLater, I passed my drivers test in it, gifted it with its first dent, and used it as my personal lab rat for high school auto shop. It faithfully pulled a \u201817 Bayliner back and forth to the Willamette River for many years, and my memories of camping trips in it with dad are among my best.\r\nThese wagons defined an era. For me, it was a season where the world represented only adventure and possibility. Maybe I\u2019ll put in a bid for dad, and then see if we can find a 1975 \u201817 Bayliner to pull behind.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1740923647, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16967876, "authorName": "TucsonFutureClassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tucsonfutureclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aintexactlyrossi, for a while there, the Vista Cruiser owned peoples' memories of the ultimate 70's wagon, but I think the association with That 70s Show kinda corrupted that. I also kinda feel like the novelty of fake wood paneling has kinda played itself out a bit.\r\nThis 400 was produced purely for torque, so really suited for towing and hauling 1000+ lbs of family and cargo through green lights. I think she can still do that if someone wanted to take her on a state park tour.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1740926425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16968627, "authorName": "Boostwagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boostwagon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sure what year it was, probably a 70 or 71, but my first car in high school was a dark green Custom 500 Ranch Wagon with more than 100k on it, with most of those miles towing horse trailers. Had Toad7 plates, squatted on its haunches in keeping with its name. The combination of balding front tires, snowy VT roads, and a new teenage driver was not altogether successful. Think my parents figured there was enough sheet metal that I would survive pretty much any impact, and that fear was a good way to limit speeds.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1740934952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16968718, "authorName": "MB1957", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mb1957/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "USD $3,700 bid placed by MB1957", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740935847, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16968843, "authorName": "the.jag.man", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/the.jag.man/", "bidAmount": 3801, "content": "USD $3,801 bid placed by the.jag.man", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740936960, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16968906, "authorName": "69_911e", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/69_911e/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sure takes one back! (to the 'tween' years, in my case). And in response to an earlier comment, I'll put my 2cents in for the ultimate '70s color combo: Harvest Gold over Avocado Green. \ud83d\ude09", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1740937488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16970836, "authorName": "DonOmaha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donomaha/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "USD $5,100 bid placed by DonOmaha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740949439, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16971019, "authorName": "TucsonFutureClassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tucsonfutureclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1740951624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16971245, "authorName": "TucsonFutureClassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tucsonfutureclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just uploaded a quick video to show some likely repair spots on the rear quarters. Just one spot around the spare tire well on rear passenger side where magnet doesn't stick. Guessing some moisture snuck in there at some point over the last 53 years.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1740955288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16971416, "authorName": "yardbird221", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yardbird221/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "USD $5,500 bid placed by yardbird221", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740957955, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16971755, "authorName": "FastWagonFan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastwagonfan/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "USD $5,600 bid placed by FastWagonFan", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740963502, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16972183, "authorName": "HighBiddrman1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/highbiddrman1/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "USD $7,000 bid placed by HighBiddrman1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1740971129, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16975357, "authorName": "TucsonFutureClassics (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tucsonfutureclassics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So here's a fun project for anyone interested in this car. A couple months ago we rented it out to a film production crew here in Tucson. We never did get the name of the film it's going to be in, but we did find that the production company is pretty legit and has done some big stuff. Here's a video we took at the film location. So keep an eye out for it!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1741027760, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16978609, "authorName": "BobGrob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobgrob/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "USD $7,200 bid placed by BobGrob", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741038793, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16979493, "authorName": "Banana_Wagon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/banana_wagon/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "USD $7,500 bid placed by Banana_Wagon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741044381, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16981573, "authorName": "DonOmaha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/donomaha/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "USD $8,100 bid placed by DonOmaha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1741095894, "type": "bat-bid"}]