There is just nothing else that really grabs my attention like a wagon. Gone are the days of the mighty station wagon rumbling across the country National Lampoon style. For a long time there has been a dearth of wagons across the American landscape and it is great to finally see a revival happening along the likes of the CTS-V, TSX, and the upcoming 3-Series wagon.
For myself, there has always been a love of wagons. There is nothing that matches their versatility, especially when it comes to hauling around video equipment. For a long while I was a bit of a Honda Civic Wagon baron and at one point owned 5 of them. In my head also dances the visions of a Swedish turbo brick gracing a garage when I finally have one. So when I came across Duane Schaffer’s Datsun wagon I was in love. Stanced out to a nice level, it is great to see this wagon running down the road in all its glory. Cruising around town with the rag-top open is a great experience and is a fun way to enjoy any car let alone a wagon. Pair that with a bagged Toyota Hilux and Duane’s garage is one that brings me a tinge of envy.
Duane, like many of us, is a family man and loves to learn and do things on his own with the resources that are available to him. Both the wagon and the Hilux aren’t show quality cars and they don’t need to be to gain maximum enjoyment. It is the pleasure of getting an old car back on the road to ones styling and taste and having fun, and believe me, they are both a ton of fun to cruise around. Duane is passing this all down to his son who is very much into cars and is training up another unbelievable generation of car guys.
Personally not a fan of bags, but other than that, that hilux is STUNNING. And the Datsun is gorgeous too. Very nice video.
Brilliant film, you’ve done well once again. The world needs a good 510 wagon and that Hilux, something about fender top marker lights just seems so right.
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anyone know how to get in contact with Duane Schaffer? I have a 69 Hilux and wanted to link up! aloha
Love this one. I am a wagon enthusiast, especially of the swedish kind. From my 1985 Volvo 760 Turbo Wagon our family has owned since new, to the find of a lifetime. One that I have been searching for over 10 years for, 1995 Volvo 850 T-5R Yellow Wagon, that I imported from Canada. Next time your in Austin let me know.
Love to see small wagons… What a great video and great website…. Great job with everything… I own a 74 dodge colt(mitsubishi Galant) wagon and am soon purchasing a 73 toyota hilux so this video hits home…
I saw that trunk at the Japanese Classic Car Show in Long Beach, It’s awesome, and I love the green Datsun wagon. Both vehicles have so much character.