Wagon Picks for October 9, 2026

Today's lineup travels from Japan to Australia, Britain and the United States: a modified manual Stagea, a low-mileage Legacy GT-B, two very different Swedish estates, an Alpina diesel express and a Studebaker with a roof that slides open. Six longroofs, six listing websites, and plenty of character—from affordable Aero temptation to unusual American ingenuity. The Saab's total-loss history and the Studebaker's disclosed repairs deserve a particularly careful read. Check each seller's current details; auction bids can change.

1997 Nissan Stagea · Autech-Advertised · 5-SpeedSee photos in the seller's listing

01MODIFIED JDM LONGROOF

Japan · JDM EXPO; confirm stock location

1997 Nissan Stagea · Autech-Advertised · 5-Speed

US$22,000 · advertised vehicle price

Petrol · engine displacement and code not stated5-speed manual163,800 km in specifications · description says 163,744 km

This silver manual Stagea is advertised as an Autech version, with Enkei wheels, Brembo calipers, coilovers, R32 GT-R seats and an Apexi controller. The modifications give it plenty of character, but the short advert leaves important questions: confirm the exact trim, engine, modification records and stock location before arranging export. Its two mileage figures differ slightly.

View listingJDM EXPO

Checked October 9, 2026

1996 Volvo 850 R Wagon · Japanese ImportSee photos in the seller's listing

02AUSTRALIAN SWEDISH MUSCLE

Queensland, Australia

1996 Volvo 850 R Wagon · Japanese Import

A$24,999 · excluding government charges

2.3L turbocharged petrol inline-five4-speed automatic130,000 km

Black paint and beige leather-Alcantara suit this Japanese-import 850 R. The seller lists a replacement 19T turbo with matching ECU tune, a three-inch downpipe, BC Racing coilovers and a timing-belt replacement at 130,000 km. Import paperwork and maintenance invoices are advertised with the car. A nicely specified five-cylinder wagon worth inspecting closely for modification quality.

View listingcarsales.com.au · private seller

Checked October 9, 2026

2012 Alpina D5 BiTurbo Touring · F11See photos in the seller's listing

03ALPINA DIESEL EXPRESS

Wallingford, United Kingdom

2012 Alpina D5 BiTurbo Touring · F11

£18,250 · asking price

3.0L N57 bi-turbo diesel · advertised 345 bhpAutomatic · gear count not stated139,944 miles · may increase

Alpina Blue II, Oyster leather and a panoramic roof give this D5 the right long-distance personality. The seller reports recent rear shocks, front brake pads and tires, plus servicing at 135,505 miles. Disclosed issues include a small rear-seat leather hole, a squeaking parking brake and paint bubbles on an arch and door. High mileage makes the service file central to its appeal.

View listingPistonHeads · private seller

Checked October 9, 2026

2005 Saab 9-5 Aero Estate · Shark-Nose FaceliftSee photos in the seller's listing

04BUDGET AERO · HISTORY FLAG

Skelmanthorpe, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

2005 Saab 9-5 Aero Estate · Shark-Nose Facelift

£3,300 · asking price

2.3L petrol · Aero · confirm exact specification5-speed automatic106,000 miles

A blue facelift Aero estate offers distinctive Swedish character at a modest asking price. The important caveat is prominent in the listing's background answers: the seller says the vehicle has previously been declared a total loss. No category or repair explanation is supplied on the accessible page, so request the history, repair evidence and an independent inspection before judging the value.

View listingCar & Classic · private seller

Checked October 9, 2026 · Listed October 1, 2026

1965 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire · Sliding Rear RoofSee photos in the seller's listing

05THE SLIDING-ROOF ODDBALL

Massachusetts, United States · confirm pickup town

1965 Studebaker Daytona Wagonaire · Sliding Rear Roof

US$5,432 · current bid checked 2026-10-09T19:33:33.733Z

283ci V8 · factory-rated 195 hp when new3-speed automatic62,000 miles shown · five-digit odometer; total not established

The retractable rear roof makes this V8 Studebaker an irresistible piece of wagon ingenuity. Recent work includes brake and steering components and interior improvements, but the listing discloses rust, a fiberglass-reinforced driver-side floor repair, steering-box play, a troublesome window and an inoperative radio. Auction scheduled to end October 16, 2026 at 11:50 AM Pacific; bids can change and late bidding can extend the finish.

View listingBring a Trailer

Checked October 9, 2026

1998 Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon GT-B · One OwnerSee photos in the seller's listing

06LOW-MILEAGE JDM TOURER

Kumiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

1998 Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon GT-B · One Owner

¥1,445,000 total · vehicle price ¥1,350,000

2.0L turbocharged petrol · full-time 4WD4-speed automatic51,000 km

A one-owner GT-B with twin sunroofs, factory McIntosh audio, black leather and original 17-inch wheels is a refreshing contrast to heavily modified imports. Goo-net lists no repair history, 4/5 interior and exterior inspection ratings and Japanese inspection validity through September 2027. The relatively low advertised mileage adds interest; confirm the condition report, service history and export quote directly with the Kyoto dealer.

View listingGoo-net · CARS COMPANY Todorokiya

Checked October 9, 2026