I'm sure if the car lived up in NY any longer, I'm sure there would've been more severe rust issues. I always tried hosing down the bottom of the car from salt and slush build up. The car was kept outdoors, no garage protection. Before buying mine, I thought these cars had cool lines and a retro look to them.Another Jersey wagon huh? Not many survived between the crappy roads, drivers, and salt. My buddy had an older divorced cousin who carted her three kids around in a 79 Malibu wagon. I had a thing for her car back then... her too
I'm sure many have not survived, depending on what part of the country they resided.