'78 Lemans wagon on CL Chicago $1500

[G-Body_Vet]

If I wasn't working on the GP I would buy this thing. Maybe I'm strange but I've taken a liking to the woodgrain.

http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/2240638057.html

 

[Longroof79]

I like it! I've always been a fan of the faux woodgrain look. I guess it originated from my love of woody wagons.
Man, I would love to have that wagon. I like the '78 nose. That missing piece of trim might be a bear to find though. Unless of course he still has it.
And it's sporting snowflake wheels. Cool wagon.

 

[G-Body_Vet]

. That missing piece of trim might be a bear to find though. Unless of course he still has it.

I was looking at that too. Very tempting. My g/f would kill me if I bought another car. By looking at the door trim and barely visible fender emblems, I think it's actually a Grand Lemans. Too bad that aluminum door trim looks banged up. It's next to impossible to find it in good shape.

I had an '81 Malibu wagon and I kinda miss it. The original SUV's!

 

[Longroof79]

I think you're absolutely right that it's a Grand Lemans. I think according to the wheels, wood trim, etc. that it's more of a deluxe model. It probably has power windows, locks, tilt.. the whole deal.
I would be concerned about any rust issues, rear frame rails, doors, etc. It does look very nice though. I'm sure compared to a southern car, the interior wouldn't be all burned up and faded.
Looking a little closer to the lower left side. There might be more rust issues than the owner describes.

 

[G-Body_Vet]

By the looks of those exterior rust spots, I bet the lower door seams are going too. Car enthusiasts' version of "little rust" and the common man's are two different animals :lol:

 

[Blake442]

If I had the money I'd buy that in a heartbeat!
I need a Pontiac wagon to round out my collection!

 

[81cutlass]

Im diggin it! Only problem is judging by the rust on the doors there might not be much floor.

Still looks cool though. Id be over it if it was closer.

 

[tc1959]

Looks like it had a lot of cancer :?

 

[Longroof79]

If it were alittle closer, I'd probably consider it. However, you know I'd want to get underneath it to check it alot more closely.
I do like the way it looks, but again, I'd be concerned about any major rust issues. Those "rust spots" do not look too kosher to me.

 

[buickestate]

If anyone is local to this wagon please go look at it and take some pictures of it, I called the guy last fall when it first appeared on craig's list, the missing trim comes with it, he took it off. the brakes need attention to be driven anywhere. I thought about it but I want to sell my 82 Caballero first