In The mid-90's I had some money, and a dream I always had, was fullfilled. I bought a '58 chevrolet yeoman 4-door station wagon. From the moment the decision was made to buy her, and the time I had her at my driveway, 4 months had passed. For me, it felt like 4 years. But finally when she finally arrived, I felt as rich as a king. At first I drove the car with very less changes from state it was in when I bought it, later she got a paint-job and a new interior/upholstery. The roof liner is still original. At the moment I am restoring her, the original engine (348ci) has been completely overhauled, with new bearings, pistons, camshaft, oilpump, modified cylinderheads for unleaded fuel, etc. etc. While I have not much time in the last few years, all parts are sitting in my barn, awaiting better times an more money. BUT..... a few months after I bought the Yeoman, I got offered an other wagon, wich I bought unseen for =/- 300 Dollars (750 Dutch Guilders at the time) It needed some work on the chassis, and some cosmetic work (all together about a month's work) This car is a '78 Malibu classic estate wagon. At first it sat for 6 years in my barn, then I have started driving it in the summermonths (april -october). For the rest of the year it stays inside. The car has -mostly- its original paint/woodgrain and also the upholstery is original. In the last two years, the roof liner has come down, because it doesn't stick to its foam anymore, so for this summer I have to do something about this situation. Her are some pics of my Malibu. From the Yeoman I don't have digital pics yet, but when I have, you'll be the first to see them.... So this is all for now....... P.S. In the Netherlands you don't see a lot of big american cars while they drink so much Gasoline costs at the moment 1,60 Euro's per liter, In American language this is aprox. $8.40 for ONE Gallon
Your friends think you are crazy I am sure to be driving American cars that consume a lot of gasoline. I like the Malibu and would like to see the Yeoman.
to the wagon train, rob. That is a clean bu you have there and I like the color combo. I don't see many bu's with wood. Thanks for the pix and good intro.
Hello Rob! I sure like your wonderful Malibu Classic Estate. Beautiful! and what a deal! Looking forward to seeing your big '58 Yeoman. Glad you came aboard! We have another Rob in The Netherlands...75RivGS...what are the chances? He has big Buicks. David
Hello and Welcome. Nice pictures of your Malibu...I really like the interior...Plaid..love it...I've never seem plaid interior before. The Yeoman doesn't have to be perfect to share those pictures. Hope you enjoy the site. Oh Yeah I had money in the '90s also
Hi Rob, welcome, we're both newbies here The Malibu looks spotless, especially the interior! Very nice find. I'd like to join the bandWagon in saying I'd love to see those pics of the Yeoman! All the best!
