Mercedes calls a station wagon a T-Modell in Germany, so I’d be swapping a boxy SUV for a sleeker option. When Wagons Ruled The RoadA static front-quarter shot of a 1969 Dodge Coronet Wagon MecumThe station wagon was the go-to car of the '70s. Related What Happened To American Station Wagons, And Can They Make A Comeback? Rare Gems Still Shine BrightMercedesTrue station wagons still exist in the United States, even if the selection is heartbreakingly small. Station wagons prove you can carry people and stuff without sacrificing engagement.